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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

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The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. The museum includes collections and exhibits concerning the natural sciences as well as artifacts of cultural significance to Nova Scotia. Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise, has lived at the museum for most of his life, after being purchased by a former curator of the museum, Donald Crowdis. The museum celebrated Gus's 97th birthday on August 11, 2019.

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Halifax, NS

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Places to eat and drink

  • Tim Hortons 250 m · 4 min walk Coffee Shop
  • My Cha & Plate 370 m · 5 min walk
  • Public - Café, Bakery & Bar 400 m · 6 min walk
  • Halifax Citadel Coffee Bar 410 m · 6 min walk
  • East Cup Cafe 420 m · 6 min walk Coffee Shop Chocolate
  • Sushi Jet 420 m · 6 min walk Sushi
  • The Grounds Cafe by Drift Coffee 420 m · 6 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Horticulture Hall 450 m · 6 min walk
  • Habanero’s Modern Taco Bar 450 m · 6 min walk
  • Mappatura Bistro 470 m · 7 min walk
  • Indochine Banh Mi 470 m · 7 min walk Asian
  • smiling goat 490 m · 7 min walk

Places to stay

  • Atlantica Hotel Halifax 0.47 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites 0.53 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Nelson Place 0.57 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • In Spring 0.67 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Bank of Montreal 0.69 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown 0.71 km away Wheelchair accessible

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While you are there

What is on at or near Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

Family Fun at the Fair!

12:00 AMADT Halifax 0.4 km away

Exhibitions have brought Nova Scotians together since our first exhibition in Hants County in 1765. Agricultural Societies initially hosted Exhibitions for farmers to exhibit their stock or crops for local competition. Exhibitions and Fairs have come

On now Family Family

Festa Italiana Halifax – Experience Italy in the Heart of Halifax

12:00 AMADT Halifax 0.4 km away

Celebrating 50 years of Italian culture and community in Nova Scotia, Festa Italiana Halifax is a two-day celebration that brings the sights, sounds, and flavours of Italy to the heart of Halifax.

On now 2 Festivals

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