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Museum Of Natural History

1747 Summer St.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
424-3563.
nature.museum.gov.ns.ca
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Renovations continue. New exhibits include Canada's First Science on a sphere projection unit and Netukulimk, an interactive Nova Scotian forest. See world-class fossils, mammals, birds, archaeology, marine life and exquisite First Nations Mi'kmaq porcupine quillwork on bark. Live displays of amphibians, reptiles, bee colony, sea-life tanks and Gus, an 89-year-old tortoise will fascinate children. In summer, enjoy The Butterfly House. Visiting exhibitions change often. Gift shop with nature theme. Pay parking and picnic area. Open daily, May 1 to October 31; closed Monday otherwise. Visit: one to two hours. Admission charged.