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Come face-to-face with live iguanas, bats, rattlesnakes, hedgehogs and, of course, our sloth!
Take a stroll among live butterflies!
A unique evening at the museum: music, dancing, performances and more!

January 22 – February 15: The Water Gallery will be closed occasionally for renovations. Enquire at the reception desk upon arrival.

Come face-to-face with live iguanas, bats, rattlesnakes, hedgehogs and, of course, our sloth!

The museum is excited to once again partner with Escape Manor to offer two unforgettable escape adventures.

Explore galleries after hours, engage your curiosity with amazing themed activities and enjoy some great music and mingling.

Take a stroll among live butterflies!

A guided cider tasting in the company of a cider expert and a museum botanist, who will explain the botany of apples.

Membership allows you to explore Canada's natural history as often as you wish. Spend extra time at the museum—not extra money.

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Museum News President and CEO, Meg Beckel, reflects on 2018.