Tag Archives: Museum of Nature


Canadian Museum of Nature

Did you know that the official name of our museum building is the Victoria Memorial Museum Building? Situated on McLeod Street in Ottawa, it has been the home of the Canadian Museum of Nature (formerly the National Museum of Natural … Continue reading

Dino Lovers, Cast Your Votes

“Who” will it be: Stumpy, Canadian Club, Mystery Jaw, Regal Ed or Headrosaur? Those are the five “dinostars” vying for the title of Dino Idol at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Check them out and pick your fave! Through March 17, visitors to Canada’s national natural history museum can cast a vote at this display and contest that will help contribute to the museum’s next dinosaur research project. Continue reading

From Ottawa to Mars (Desert Research Station)!

Canadian Museum of Nature scientist joining two-week Mars simulation Paul Sokoloff, a botanist with the Canadian Museum of Nature, has always been fascinated by space. Now, he gets a chance to further this interest the last two weeks of November … Continue reading

Nature Yoga @ the Museum

Connect with nature from a new perspective at Ottawa’s Museum of nature! Nature Yoga allows you to explore your inner self while surrounded by the museum’s beautiful and unique exhibitions. Continue reading

NatureTalks will get you talking about science

Want to expand your mind and feed your curiosity in 2014? Don’t miss NatureTalks.  Presented by The Canadian Museum of Nature, it’s an exciting new opportunity to explore science and its role in our lives. Continue reading

Rock the Museum!

Popular Nature Nocturne returns March 22 Continue reading