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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
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Museum of Natural History located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Part of the Nova Scotia Museum family, sharing Nova Scotian natural and cultural history.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · Jan 27
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. We love (and love to share about) the amazing natural world around us and the unique cultural groups in our province.
Mink frog on white background. Eastern painted turtle on white background.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 14h
A little sneak peek of the specimens you can draw during Nocturne at your Museum!

Saturday, October 18th, 4pm - 12am. #Halifax #Nocturne #NovaScotia #Museum
Close up of a white tailed deer skull and attached antler. Amethyst specimen wrapped up in protective white foam Front of lynx skull peeking out of protective white foam
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 1d
We're out of ideas for social media. Just come visit....We have cool stuff.

PS. Thanks, Jeff.

#MNH #Museum #Museums #NaturalHistoryMuseum #NaturalHistory #Work #WhenYouWorkAtAMuseum #Halifax #NovaScotia #HalifaxNS #HalifaxLocal #ThingsToDo #October #Everyday #Open #Cool #CoolStuff
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 2d
This #Saturday! Visit the #museum for free and until late - we're open until midnight.

Plus we're hosting multiple projects AND an art party! Come visit, #Halifax and #NovaScotia
Yellow sticker on glass door that says "official festival venue. Nocturne: Ground. October 16-19 2025. Kjipuktuk/Halifax"
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 2d
According to legend, #Ti’am, the 1st Moose, made the #Mi’kmaq promise not to waste any part of an animal. The tradition of respecting nature endures to this day.
Watch Ti’am’s Promise-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_i...
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
Left image is of a green stylized version of Ti’am the first moose, against a gray background. Right image is a stylized illustration of the Ancient People set against a grey background. Representing a Mi’kmaq legend called Ti’am’s Promise. Text: Ti’am and the Mi’kmaq made a promise to each other. Watch Ti’am’s Promise- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_i2bvetfo #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Tiam. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 2d
As a #SpeciesAtRisk help by learning more at, naturens.ca
Report any Moose sightings to Natural Resources: novascotia.ca/natr/wildlif...
Mainland Moose are vulnerable to poaching (illegal hunting). Report suspected illegal activity by calling
the toll-free number: 1-800-565-2224
Upper left image is a province map highlighting in green areas Mainland Moose have been spotted. Upper Right image is a graphic of a moose surrounded with text: Mainland Moose are an Endangered Species. Poaching is a threat to moose populations. Report-a-poacher 1-800-565-2224. Nova Scotia Natural Resources. Bottom Right image is a male moose standing in the forest behind an orange bush, photo by Len Wagg. Text: Report any Moose sightings. Nova Scotia Mainland Moose are illegal to hunt. #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Tiam. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 2d
Moose have a solid body, tall shoulders, a short neck and tail, long muzzle, ears, and legs. Adult males are known for their large, broad and flattened antlers. A Moose’s coat has coarse fur that can vary in colour from brown, to brownish black, to gray. novascotia.ca/natr/wildlif...
Central image of a male mainland moose standing in a forest clearing surrounded by a mix of orange, dead leaves and evergreen trees, photo by Len Wagg. Text: Mainland Moose. Yellow circle: Endangered Species at Risk. Nova Scotia Mainland Moose are the largest member of the deer family. #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Tiam. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 2d
Mainland Moose ( #Tiam ) are ENDANGERED in #NovaScotia. A species facing imminent extirpation or extinction. Moose are the largest member of the Cervidae (deer) family.
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 3d
What's your favourite Gus Halloween costume?
Gus the gopher tortoise on white background with photoshopped black spider legs coming out of his shell and black and white eye masks on his face. Gus on white background with photoshopped black bat wings coming out of his shell. Gus the gopher tortoise on white background with his shell photoshopped as an orange pumpkin and the stem above his head.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 6d
The Museum of Natural History is open regular hours this long weekend, including Monday. We are open 9:30am - 4:30pm daily.
Gus the gopher tortoise facing the camera, on white background. His shell has been photoshopped to look like an orange pumpkin.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 8d
quillwork pop up with Melissa Peter Paul. October 18, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm and 7:00-8:30pm. Chat with Melissa and learn about her practice while she demonstrates quillwork and sells her work. Free admission, everyone welcome. 1747 Summer Street, Pjila'si Gallery. White background, image of quillwork with eight pointed star, and museum logo.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 8d
A little #Museum #ASMR for you.

Sound on for gentle brushing sounds.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 9d
The Mi’kmaq have a deep relationship with Kataq (Eels). To read more - www.uinr.ca/wp-content/u...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Kataq
Right image is a photo of an American Eel on red sand. Left image is a close-up illustration of a soft brown and yellow adult eels. The eel is haloed by soft white- yellow colour and a teal colour background. There are smaller images of the different life stages of eel around the edges. Text: Kataq (Eels) are significant to the Mi’kmaq culture. Learn more - https://www.uinr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/eel-poster-website-1.pdf Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 9d
#Kataq live in unique ecosystems like the #SargassoSea, #NovaScotia and other waterways along the Atlantic coastline. Kataq and their habitats are susceptible to environmental disasters, #ClimateChange, manmade obstructions and unsustainable harvesting. species-registry.canada.ca/index-en.htm...
Left image is of a map locating the Sargasso Sea within the Atlantic Ocean. The land masses are black, the ocean water is teal, the currents surrounding the Sea are marked as pink arrows and a white circular area identifies the Sargasso Sea. Inset image of eels swimming shot from below photo by Mathieu Foulquie Biosphoto, Minden Pictures. Central image of the Cabot Trail, Bras d'Or lookout, photo by Megan Hirons Mahon. Right image is an aerial photo over Shubenacadie, photo by Megan Hirons Mahon. Text: Kataq live in various habitats throughout their life from the Sargasso Sea to inland estuaries and coastal waterways. These ecosystems can be affected by environmental hazards, climate change and human activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL2JMRNV7cw. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 9d
#Kataq hatch as Larva and live in the #SargassoSea until they migrate inland to freshwater. Between juvenile yellow stage to adult silver stage, Kataq live in #NovaScotia for over 20 years before returning to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. Learn more- www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqvW...
Central image is a curved, silver bellied eel facing the left corner with a tapered mouth and small fins behind its gills. Text: American Eel. Orange circle, Threatened Species at Risk. As a migratory fish, American Eels (Kataq) live in saltwater and freshwater during different stages of their life cycle. Once adult size Kataq can measure 1 meter. #AmericanEels #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mi’kmaq #Kataq. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 9d
American Eels (Kataq) are THREATENED. They are a migratory fish that lives in saltwater and freshwater at different stages of their life cycle. Once reaching adult size Kataq can measure 1 meter.
www.hww.ca/wildlife/fis...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mikmaq #Kataq
Alt text: Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 10d
Hahaha it was a challenge (and fun!) to write!
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 10d
We're inviting people to #draw in the #museum this #Nocturne (Saturday, October 18th!). Here are some staff drawings - we listen and we don't judge.
Pencil drawing of a yellow spotted salamander. It is very well done and realistic. Pencil drawing of a yellow spotted salamander. It is a bit more childlike but not bad. Pencil drawing of a yellow spotted salamander. It is...a very quick drawing. Pencil drawing of a yellow spotted salamander. The salamander is quite thick around the middle and the eyes are expressive.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 13d
In two weeks, it will be #Nocturne in #Halifax. A chance to enjoy art at night across the city, including at your #Museum!

We will be open until midnight on #Saturday, #October 18th, with free admission in the evening.
Exterior of the museum, a three storey brick building. Lights are on inside the building, as well as exterior street lights. The photo was taken at night.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 15d
Edit. #Wiskoq are important for basketmaking and other wood crafts due to the flexible quality of the wood.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
This program is included with museum admission and not designed for schools or daycares. Wee Wild Ones runs on select Tuesday mornings in the fall, winter and spring, 10:00-11:00am. No registration is required.

#Halifax #Museum #NovaScotia #ThingsToDo #NaturalHistory
Green text reading "Wee Wild Ones" with a green salamander silhouette.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
Wee Wild Ones is a drop in program for children between 0-5 years old and their parents/caregivers. It is part learning with museum specimens and exhibit adventures and part play with community.
A green fern in the forest.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
We're less than a week away from the first Wee Wild Ones of the fall! Join us on Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00am to learn about forest animals.
An autumn forest
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
A Mi’kmaw creation story has Kluscap create people by taking up his great bow and shotting arrows into the trunks of ash trees. In Mi’kmaw culture, #Wiskoq are important for basketmaking and other wood crafts due to the soft, porous quality of the wood.
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #Mi’kmaq
Upper left corner image of a young black ash tree. Upper center image of 9 green leaflets on a central stem. Upper middle image of a closeup of a young black ash tree struck. Right side image is of a purple dyed porcupine style Black Ash Mi’kmaw basket with lid containing four soft pink wooden flowers and circular top. Lower image is a closeup of how Black Ash wood separates along growth rings and can be split for basket making. Text, Wiskoq (Black Ash) is important to the Mi’kmaw culture. This hardwood tree can be split and bent into various baskets and other crafts. Traditional knowledge is used to identify which trees are right for basketmaking.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
#NSWildifeSpotlight
#Wiskoq grow along swampy woodland stream and riverbanks with moving water. The loss of habitat and the alteration to wetlands is the primary threat to Wiskoq in Nova Scotia. Currently 1000 known specimens of Black Ash exit in #NovaScotia. For more info see: wisqoq.ca
Central image of a closeup of Black Ash tree bark. Overlapping image of 9 green leaflets on a stem and a small Black Ash basket with dark rim. Text, Black Ash Tree. Orange circle, Threatened Species at Risk. Habitat loss and changes to the wetland areas have impacted the number of Wiskoq (Black Ash) in Nova Scotia. To learn more about conserving Black Ash go to http://wisqoq.ca #NSWildlifeSpolight #Black Ash #SpeciesAtRisk #Mi’kmaq #Wiskoq. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History @mnhnovascotia.bsky.social · 16d
The Black Ash tree ( #Wiskoq in #Mi’kmaq ) is THREATENED in NS. Black Ash is a broad-leaved hardwood growing to 15 to 20 m in height and 30 to 50 cm in diameter. The leaves consist of 7- 13 green leaflets feathering outward from a central stem. novascotia.ca/natr/wildlif...
Title page: Nova Scotia Wildlife Spotlight. Species at risk. Five coloured circles from left to right: Yellow is for endangered, orange is for threatened, pink is for vulnerable, violet is for extirpated, navy blue is for extinct. Image of the sky looking through trees from below. A weekly post spotlighting a different species currently at risk in Nova Scotia. #NSWildlifeSpotlight. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
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