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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 7h

An update on Gus the gopher tortoise - Oct 16, 2026. Gus enjoys a drink of water! Gus is behind the scenes recovering from his bladder stone surgery. He is receiving food and medicine with a feeding tube, but can drink water. Staff were excited for Gus to enjoy a little sip of water today.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 17h

Muin and the Seven Birds Hunters 🐻🦉 This story looks at a constellation known as Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The Mi’kmaq also saw these stars as a bear (Muin). Each year, we can watch Muin as she moves through the northern sky, repeating a cycle of life and death as seven hunters chase her.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

An update on Gus the gopher tortoise, October 15th, 2026. Gus has returned to the Museum! He is resting comfortably in his own enclosure. Staff are working closely with his veterinary care team to meet his needs post-surgery. #MNH #Museum #Gus #Halifax #NovaScotia

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Explore your #Museum at night with Nocturne #Halifax. #Nocturne Art at Night Society (Nocturne: Art at Night) was founded in 2008 and is a non-profit organization based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax).

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Ash splint baskets, like this one, played a crucial role in the economic survival of many Mi’kmaw people. Originally made for domestic use and occasional trading, these baskets became an important commodity starting in the 1700s with the influx of European settlers.

Five Ash splint baskets of different sizes.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

An update on Gus - October 14th, 2026. Gus is recovering well with his veterinary team. He has gone for walks which is a great milestone in his post-surgery recovery. Gus currently has a feeding tube, which helps with feeding and his post-surgery medication. #MNH #Gus #Halifax #NovaScotia

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

An update on Gus the gopher tortoise - October 13th, 2026. The procedure to remove his bladder stone was a success, and he is resting comfortably with his care team. #MNH #Gus #Halifax #NovaScotia

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Gus the Gopher Tortoise

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The Museum of Natural History is OPEN for Monday, October 12th. Enjoy seasonal Lego displays, learn with Mi’kmaw community members, and say hello to our animal friends like the blue lobster and Gus the gopher tortoise. #MNH #Halifax #Museum #Open #NovaScotia

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Don’t know where to start your exploration of Nocturne: Art at Night? If you are heading out on Saturday, October 17 at 6 pm you can start at the Museum of Natural History. Get all the info museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on/noc...

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Nocturne at the Museum of Natural History

Explore your Museum at night with Nocturne Halifax. Nocturne Art at Night Society (Nocturne) was founded in 2008 and is a non-profit organization based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). This organization gives ...

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

You can visit Gus this weekend at the Museum of Natural History, and enjoy walks with him (and staff) at 3pm. @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social #Halifax #NovaScotia

Gus the gopher tortoise in the grass beside the museum.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A big thank you for the well wishes for Gus - online, in person, and by card or artwork! Gus will be going for surgery on October 13th. This surgery is to remove a bladder stone. You can visit Gus until October 12th. He will then be recovering privately until late December. #MNH #ThankYou

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are hiring! Naturalist Interpreters are responsible for delivering and developing interpretive programs, including elementary school programs, presentations with Science on a Sphere, discovery tables, and more.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Reminder that our Wee Wild Ones program returns October 6th! For more than 10 years, children under 5 years old and their caregivers have joined us to explore the wonders of nature.

Three yellow spotted salamanders peek out from under a log.

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Have you seen any brown bullhead catfish with strange black spots or lumps? We are collaborating with researchers in collecting catfish from Nova Scotia that may have an interesting form of cancer.

Brown bullhead catfish with strange black spots and lumps.

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Treaty Day marks the beginning of Mi'kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia. Take time to explore Mi’kmaq Holdings Resource Guide, Peace and Friendship Treaties from Nova Scotia Archives. archives.novascotia.ca/mikmaq/ We are all Treaty People.

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The Nova Scotia Archives

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#October 1st is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia, as well as the start of Mi’kmaw Heritage Month. Nova Scotia is bound by the treaties of Peace and Friendship. Treaties are solemn agreements that set out long-standing promises, mutual obligations and benefits for both parties. #MNH #TreatyDay

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to learn about the discovery of ceramics made by students at the Shubenacadie Residential School. Read the story: museum.novascotia.ca/stories/resi... The ceramics are on display at the Museum of Natural History.

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Residential School Ceramics

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and co...

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The #Museum of Natural History is open 9:30am - 4:30pm, with free admission. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

An update on Gus: Today we’re sharing news about Gus’s upcoming surgery. At 104 years old, he continues to receive exceptional care from our animal care and veterinary teams, and we’re optimistic about his recovery. Read the full update: naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/gus-gopher-t... 💚

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Gus the Gopher Tortoise

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Open 9:30am - 4:30pm daily, including Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30th. Open until midnight on October 17th for @nocturnehalifax #MNH #Museum #NovaScotia #Hi

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. It is a time for learning and reflection. The Museum is open, with free admission. #MNH

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

TURTLES! Now that we have your attention. Here are three species of #turtle that live at the #Museum: gopher tortoise, eastern painted turtle, and wood turtle.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A rainy day is a great day to slow down and read. Read a book. Read a museum panel. Read with a friend. Read alone. Slow down, and read. We’re open 9:30am - 4:30pm if you want to read about forests, the Gully marine protected area, Sable Island, thousands of years of Mi’kmaw history, and more.

Bookmark that says “slow down and enjoy reading” with a drawing of Gus the gopher tortoise carrying books on his shell, next to the real Gus.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apparently all of you want to talk about frogs too 💚

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Work with us! We are looking for a Museum Technician for the Museum of Natural History and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. jobs.novascotia.ca/job/HALIFAX-... #MuseumJobs #NovaScotia #Halifax

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

*deep breath* so the thing about yellow spotted salamanders…

Yellow spotted salamander peeking out from under a log, text on image reads “Staff waiting for a pause in conversation so they can tell you about yellow spotted salamanders”

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Indigo Bunting is a small bird with a thick, conical beak. A breeding male appears blue all over, while females and immature males are brown with touches of blue. 💙 Indigo Buntings migrate at night, using the stars for guidance. 🌌 #MNH #Nature #Birds

Taxidermy male Indigo Bunting, side view with head towards camera

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Until the dinosaurs go extinct, the Museum will be open 9:30am - 4:30pm daily. That gives you….17 visiting days left! #MNH #Dinosaurs #August #September #Museum

Gray background with black text reading “Dinosaurs go extinct at your Museum of Natural History on September 7th. And they won’t be back until 2030. So. Come see some dinosaurs.”

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join us this October and November for a fun program where kids under 5 and their caregivers explore the wonders of nature at the Museum of Natural History. Tuesday morning between 10-11am, enjoy stories and puppet shows, explore real museum specimens, build with tree blocks, and learn through play!

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Looking for your next adventure? From exhibitions and events to tours, live music, and hands-on experiences, there's always something happening across the Nova Scotia Museum family of sites. Discover what's on near you and start exploring: museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on

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What's On

Exhibitions, events, experiences, tours, talks

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Lights, camera, #CLOSED. The #Museum of Natural History is closed on Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. See you on #August 6th! When we’re open 9:30am - 8:30pm! #MNH #Halifax

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Luna Moth (Actias luna) is fairly common in Nova Scotia, though it is seldom seen by people because of its nocturnal life. While this beautiful insect may look like a butterfly, its feathery antennae are a dead giveaway. It’s definitely a moth – one of the largest in North America.

Luna moth with pale, lime-green wings and delicate swallow tail.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join us everyday at 11am to explore the solar system - from the comfort of your seat! #MNH #Space #SolarSystem #Museum

Science on a sphere displaying outer space, visitors seated, and a staff person standing at a podium.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This eastern painted turtle wants to make sure you know… 1. Sunday, July 26, the Marine Gallery is closed. The rest of the Museum is open to visit! 2. Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, the entire museum is closed. 3. We’ll be open Wednesday, July 29! #MNH #Museum #Halifax #Closure #Remember

Photo of an eastern painted turtle sitting on a rock, with text reading “Remember: the marine gallery is CLOSED on Sunday, July 26. The entire museum is CLOSED on July 27 and 28.”

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This means that we require a special permit to hold the jaw in our collection. Look at the large triangular, serrated teeth in both the upper and lower jaws – telltale signs of this ferocious predator. Object#:88358 You can see this Great White Shark jaw on display @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

These jaw bones come from a 272-kilogram Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) that was caught in a fish weir near Economy, Nova Scotia. Great Whites are rarely spotted in the Bay of Fundy and are listed as endangered by the Canadian Species at Risk Act.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Please note the Museum of Natural History will be closed the following dates while we work on necessary building upgrades: July 27 and 28, 2026 August 4 and 5, 2026 September 8 - 11, 2026 We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen. #MNH #Halifax

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Birds of a feather: European Starlings for Fledgling Friday from Kathy Ogden, Curator (Registrar) Natural History 📸 The first brood of squawking juvenile European Starlings has fledged, confusing new birders (Photo 1).

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🐢🌱🌱🌱🏃‍♀️💨💨💨💨💨

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“Do you want to meet my friend Gus?”u

“Mmm, no, not really.”

“Gus is a tortoise.”

“Why didn’t you lead with that? Let’s go!”

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy Halifax Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Pride celebrations across Canada take place throughout June, and in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we celebrate and commemorate again in July. #MNH #Pride #Halifax #HalifaxPride #July

Gus the gopher tortoise outside with a pride flag behind him

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Achelousaurus horneri, a plant eating dinosaur found in present day Montana and living in the late Cretaceous, was named after Dr. Jack Horner.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Part of the beauty of a #museum visit is that you are in charge of your visit. You choose the path, the #perspective, the participation. We’re here to share, through our #exhibits, our programs, and our activities. It is up to you how you engage. #MNH

Back view of a dinosaur skull, Stygimoloch spinifer.

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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Of course, reusable shopping bags and baskets are nothing new. But there are few examples to rival this basket made in the 1800s from ash splints, sweet grass and cotton fibre.

A tall, open-top woven basket made from wood splints. The basket has straight sides that widen toward the rim and a flat base. Two long, slender looped handles rise from opposite sides and extend well above the rim. The surface is tightly woven in a regular, horizontal pattern, and the front is decorated with two floral ornaments, each with layered petal shapes surrounding a textured, raised center.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July 1st - true north strong and free admission for all! The Museum of Natural History is open 9:30am - 4:30pm. Join us to learn about dinosaurs, sea creatures, and enjoy a walk with Gus at 3pm! #MNH #July #CanadaDay #Museum #Halifax

Gus the gopher tortoise in his enclosure looking at a small Canadian flag.

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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

True north strong and free admission for all, Wednesday July 1st. Open 9:30am-4:30pm. #MNH #July #Canada #CanadaDay #Halifax

White background, part of red maple leaf at bottom of image, green text reading “free admission, Canada Day” at top of image

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