Agate is common in the basalt flows of the Jurassic Period here in Nova Scotia, which form the spectacular hills around the Bay of Fundy. #NovaScotia #geology

A pair of ducks stopped by @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social for a visit this morning. Hopefully they headed back to the Public Gardens.

This piebald deer wanderers the urban forest around Middle Sackville. This unique colouration is caused by a genetic mutation. While piebald deer are not as rare as albino deer, they are a delight to see. #NovaScotia

Happy #TartanDay - Nova Scotia had the first provincial tartan in Canada. Blue and white are for the surf-ridden sea, greens for the forests, red for the royal lion on the Arms of Nova Scotia, and gold for the province’s historic Royal Charter.

While Astronaut Jeremy Hansen makes history as the first Canadian to venture toward the Moon on the #ArtemisII mission, you can get a “mission control” view right here at the Museum of Natural History. Explore the lunar surface on our Science on a Sphere. 🚀

Northern Spring Peepers emerge from hibernation in the spring. The Spring Peeper call sounds like a high-pitched “peep”, which is repeated continually. You will likely hear hundreds before you ever see one. Have you heard the peepers where you are? #FrogWatch #NovaScotia #signsofspring

This coming #holiday weekend, the #Museum of Natural History will have these hours of operation: Friday, April 3rd - open 9:30am-4:30pm. Saturday, April 4th - open 9:30am-4:30pm. Sunday,April 5th - closed. Monday, April 6th - open 9:30am-4:30pm. #MNH #Halifax #NovaScotia

Making “wreckwood” keepsakes from fragments of notable shipwrecks is an old tradition in coastal communities. William Parker was the carpenter of the cable ship Minia, the 2nd vessel from Halifax chartered by the White Star Line to recover Titanic victims.

Some of the most significant artifacts and records related to RMS Titanic can be found in Nova Scotia. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has what is generally recognized as the world's finest collection of wooden artifacts from the vessel.

Though it can fly, Nova Scotia’s largest aquatic insect (Lethocerus americanus) spends most of its time at the bottom of murky ponds, where its brown colour provides perfect camouflage. The Giant Water Bug feeds by sucking out the bodily fluids of its live prey, including small fish and amphibians.

Enjoy your Museum of Natural History - at night 🌃 On Thursday, #April 23rd, we will be open until 8pm. In the evening, there is a special guided tour with staff, opportunities to draw specimens from behind-the-scenes, and more. Share with a friend you’d like to explore the #Museum with #Halifax!

Power has been restored. We will open at 5:30 pm with free admission until 8 pm. Voice & Views this evening at 6 pm, Make Your Move New Glasgow!

Power outage: The Museum of Industry is closed due to a power outage. Please check back for updates. (2026-03-25)

Several baleen plates from a North Atlantic right whale. This baleen is used to filter the water to capture their very tiny prey – Calanus - a type of zooplankton. Imagine such a large animal eating prey that is about 3mm long! #novascotia

Registration for the 51st Salamander Meander is FULL. Thank you to everyone who registered.

Signs of Spring - one of my favourite events of the year: The Annual Salamander Meander, Pre-registration starts Tuesday, March 24 (Required). naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/...

With the Fall of Quebec in 1759 and surrender of Montreal in 1760, French soldiers and officers were obliged to return to France. Auguste, a French ship captured by the British, was hired to provide deportees passage across the Atlantic.

Spring is for stitching! 🌸 Join the Knots and Knits drop-in sessions at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Tuesday, March 24 from 1 pm to 3 pm. These drop-in sessions are the perfect way to share tips, swap stories, and enjoy a dedicated space for your craft. All levels welcome.

What do you get when you combine a photosynthesis-challenged fungus with a sugar-producing alga? Lichens – in this case, the British soldier lichen. Look at this beautiful Lorenzen model and you are immediately struck by the bright “Redcoat” colour that inspired the lichen’s name.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, we’re sharing a pop of green from the Zoology Collection: the Luna Moth (Actias luna) specimen. 🌈🍀

Explore Our Collections This new site, Nova Scotia Museum Collections Online, allows users to explore of some of the highlights in the Nova Scotia Museum collection. We will be adding content regularly. Please come back to see what’s new as we build our online collection. collections.novascotia.ca

This March Break, make it your mission to visit every Nova Scotia Museum on your list. From dinosaurs to the human body, and our seafaring heritage to cultural exhibits, there’s something for everyone. museum.novascotia.ca/blog/march-b... #novascotia #marchbreak

Looking for your next great adventure? Make the Nova Scotia Museum your destination this March Break. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or a first-time explorer, there’s something for everyone to discover. Plan your visit: museum.novascotia.ca/blog/march-break-2026 #NovaScotia

Mi’kmaw people past & present are shaped by their deep & abiding relations to the place they sprouted from. The Mi’kmaq continue to sprout from this land, to be nourished by these waters, to defend their inherent rights to respect treaty relationships with others in this place.

Pjila'si, meaning "welcome" in Mi'kmaw, is not just a gallery. It's an interactive space, at the Museum of Natural History, that celebrates Mi'kmaw culture. It brings to life the knowledge, skills & adaptability of the Mi'kmaw people throughout history & to this day.

These splint-wood baskets were woven by three generations of African Nova Scotian women, descendants of Black Refugees who brought this style of basketry with them to Nova Scotia. This basket was made by Irene Selena Sparks Drummond (Cherry Brook) NSM 34.191d

A pioneer of studio pottery in Nova Scotia, Alice Egan Hagen was also an acclaimed china painter, a passionate teacher and a successful entrepreneur. Before she turned her hand to pottery in her 60s, she had long been accomplished in the art of china painting and lusterware glazing. #NovaScotia

This beautiful First Order Fresnel lens was rescued from the scrap heap by Niels Jannasch, founding director of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. It comes from the Sambro Island lighthouse at the entrance to Halifax Harbour – the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America.

Our Wee Wild Ones program is taking its own March break until April. Hop back into the Museum of Natural History with your wee one on April 7th to learn about frogs and toads 🐸. #MNH #Museum #April #Halifax

Competitive rowing has long been a popular sport in Nova Scotia. And there was no one faster than George Brown, a fisherman from Herring Cove, Nova Scotia. He dominated the sport during the 1860s and 70s. In fact, he won this beautiful silver trophy belt so many times that it became his to keep.

Statement from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage museum.novascotia.ca/blog/stateme...

We love field trips! You can visit the Museum of Natural History for a self-tour, special presentation by staff, or an elementary school program. We offer programs on natural and cultural history. #MNH #FieldTrip #NovaScotia

Today in the lab, Museum tech Christian is hard at work scraping away iron oxide (rust) from the mounting holes where the thresher shark tail once hung. #novascotia

In 19th century Nova Scotia, skating was becoming a popular activity. But the old block skates were terrible – they were unstable and kept coming loose.

Come and work with us this summer! We are hiring Naturalist Programming Assistants to work with the Museum of Natural History this summer.

This pen & ink sketch depicts the Reverend Richard Preston, a former enslaved person of African descent from Virginia and War of 1812 Refugee, on horseback. Preston was a renowned orator, Baptist minister, educator, and co-founder of Halifax’s African Abolition Society. (P149.29, by Dr. J.B. Gilpin)

Celebrated the 3rd Monday in February, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past & an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places & events that have contributed to our heritage. The 2026 Honouree is Senator Joseph Willie Comeau: heritageday.novascotia.ca

Happy Galentine’s Day ❤ Cloaked marvel (Chytonix palliatricula), a noctuid moth with heart shapes on its forewings. (Thank you Brenna Frasier, Senior Curator Zoology)

In bowhead whales and right whales, the sternum sits in the chest cavity in front of the heart and is attached to the first pair of ribs, while in humans the sternum connects to several pairs of ribs. The sternum protects the heart and lungs.

Whale you be my Valentine? Glass whale oil lamp base (ca.1850s), with a heart pattern, and original two prong wick holder #ValentinesDay ❤️🐋

Brought home to Lunenburg by Captain Angus Walters from a West Indies voyage. The "Sailor's Valentine" was an intricate shell-design ornament or momento, often framing a photograph of the loved one. Credit: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Storm Closures The following museums are closed today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, due to poor weather and road conditions: Fundy Geological Museum Museum of Industry Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia #NovaScotia #NSStorm

Gaelic Language Bursary Supports Study in Scotland news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/02/1... Photo courtesy of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s national centre for Gaelic language and culture

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We are so proud of the brilliant women across the Nova Scotia Museum system who lead, discover, and inspire every day. The world needs more #WomenInScience✨ #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience

Make plans to visit Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse - open May to October. Step back in time and experience what life was like in an Acadian village a century ago. Hear Acadian spoken, savour home-cooked Acadian cuisine and hospitality. levillage.novascotia.ca

In honour of Nova Scotia Heritage Day the Museum of Natural History, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and Museum of Industry will be open this Monday, February 16 with free admission.

Storm Closures The following museums are closed today, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, due to poor weather and road conditions: Fundy Geological Museum Black Loyalist Heritage Centre Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia #NovaScotia #NSStorm

Women in 1800s Nova Scotia traveled all over the world doing missionary work, which was an alternate way of life from typical domestic duties, or provided a means of earning a living.

We are accepting applications for Nova Scotia Museum Research Grants. Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5 pm AST, March 13, 2026. Visit: museum.novascotia.ca/grants #novascotia