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Museum of Natural History and its collection

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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.

ENNova Scotia Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History
Summer Street 1747
NS B3H 3A6 Halifax

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Opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 16:00
Tuesday
9:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 16:00
Thursday
9:00 – 21:00
Friday
9:00 – 16:00
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
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Admission

AdultsCA$6.30
ChildCA$4.05
Family A (2 adults and children under 17)CA$17.95
Family B (1 adults and children under 17)CA$12.50
SeniorsCA$5.70
StudentsCA$5.25
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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Summer Street 1747, Halifax

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Exhibitions

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