Winners
Nature Inspiration Awards
Find out about the award winners and their extraordinary achievements.
Cool New Cryobank!
Nature Scoop
Go behind the scenes of the new National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada. Watch the video.
Museum News
With ongoing research, new exhibitions and dynamic programming, there is always a lot happening at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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Macoun's Shining Moss: a lucky find. The only two instances in which this species, Neomacounia nitida, was collected were in 1862 and 1864 in Belleville by the renowned naturalist and botanist, John Macoun.
Statement from Canadian Museum of Nature on emergency financial support
Funding is received from the Government of Canada in response to the museum's closure due to COVID-19.
Update: COVID-19 Closure and Plans for Reopening
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is temporarily closed. We look forward to welcoming you back in a way that provides both safe access to the museum as well as a healthy experience for visitors and staff. Learn more about our reopening plans.
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The Museum's Blog
See all posts »- Science in Isolation: Tips For Life Under the Dome
Join the museum’s Paul Sokoloff as he provides tips for researchers conducting fieldwork in isolation.
- Science in Isolation: How Do You Predict That?
Join Mark Graham as he explores the various resources available to museum staff and the wider scientific community at large during such uncertain times.
