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Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History The Google rating is 4.5

Halifax Metro, Halifax

Address:

1747 Summer Street
Halifax

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Contact:

902-424-7353

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What does a great horned owl sound like? How many species of whale live in the Gully? How old is Gus the gopher tortoise? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore Nova Scotia’s forest, ocean and more at the Museum of Natural History.

Located in downtown Halifax next to the Halifax Common and Wanderers Grounds, visit and observe live reptiles and amphibians, learn about Earth and space with Science on a Sphere, and discover thousands of years of history with Mi’kmaq artifacts. From the sands of Sable Island to the wings of a honeybee, there’s something for everyone to discover and learn!

Proudly Rainbow Registered: Canada’s national accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive, welcoming and safer spaces for all. Learn more about this program at rainbowregistered.ca

Open from 9:30AM – 4:30PM Sunday through Saturday (7 days a week)
- Gift Shop
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Payment Types
  Debit cards, MasterCard, Visa
- Accessibility*
  Wheelchair accessible
  *Please contact for specific accessibility access
- Government Level
  Provincial
- Museum/Historic Site Type
  Museum
- Memberships
  - Rainbow Registered