• Text: Whales Tohorā – The Exhibition. Opens March 2. Plan your visit. Image: A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus).
    Interactive and theatrical exhibition about whales: the animals, and human–whale relationships. 
  • Text: March Break. Dive into an Ocean of Discoveries. March 2–18. Get the details. Collage: A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), baleen, bones, a narwhal (Monodon monoceros) tooth, and educator showing a sea star specimen to some children, a beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) and her calf.
    Dive into an ocean of discoveries during March Break 
  • Text: Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure. View showtimes. Image: A still photo from the movie showing Tylosaurus jaillissant.
    Dive into the 3D world of prehistoric ocean life. Showtimes. 
  • Text: Connect with Nature All Year. Become a Member Today. Collage: A view from inside a tunnel of foliage in a cane field, a volcano erupting ash above the clouds, a mineral and a whale’s tail, on a background showing a landscape of land and water.
    Membership allows you to explore Canada's natural history as often as you wish. 
  • Text: In the Field. Our scientists work in extraordinary places. Find out more in our blog. Image: A man crouching on snow with a helicopter in the background.
    Fieldwork takes our scientists all over the map. Find out where they are and what they are discovering in our blog. 
An image from Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson.

Café Scientifique

Friday, February 24

When does ecological activism cease to be helpful? Watch the movie Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson and discuss this question. More info.

People and equipment on sea ice around the Amundsen.

Awesome Arctic

Exhibition

Peek into the life and work of our Arctic researchers through more than 50 photographs.

Nature at Night

Lively Evenings at the Museum!

Do you enjoy watching great documentaries, participating in enlightening discussions, immersing yourself in new exhibitions? Spend an evening at the museum! Info.

An artwork comprising two capped glass vessels partly filled with white liquid.

Preternatural

Extended to March 4

An exhibition of contemporary art on the themes of nature, wonder and the extraordinary.

Our Experts in Action

Videos

Meet our scientists as they explore the Arctic, dive under water, or search for fossils, and expand our understanding of nature. Videos.

A boy in a party hat, holding balloons.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Museum

Give your child—aged four to eight—an unforgettable birthday party! Information.

 

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