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Explore Nature
See beautiful tropical butterflies in this virtual tour!
Enjoy Nature at Home
Fun and interesting things from the Canadian Museum of Nature that you can do to enjoy nature at home—or anywhere.
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Activities
Enjoy Nature at Home
Draw and colour, challenge your vocabulary, make something entertaining or beautiful or useful—which of these widely varied activities will catch your interest?
Our Video Channel
Behind-the-scenes stories, topical tidbits, science experts in conversation, in the field and in the lab—and more. Watch, enjoy, learn!
The Museum's Blog
Science Experts
Our scientists do interesting work. Find out where they are and what they are discovering in our blog.
Nature Scoop
Video Series
Everything nature! Discover fun facts and interesting stories from our museum experts.
Chalk-Paint Flowers
Recipes and Illustrations
Make your own sidewalk-chalk paint. Paint the flowers of the provinces and territories with the help of our templates. Get the instructions.
Ice-Cream Toppings
Recipes and Facts
Simple recipes for ice-cream toppings—inspired by plants that need the cold. The recipes.
Crosswords
Challenge your knowledge and vocabulary about the Arctic hare.
Women in Science: At the Heart of Nature
12 Videos
Meet inspiring women scientists from the museum, get to know the work they do and learn about their careers.
Arctic Blog Articles
Interesting, personal articles relating to the Arctic by various staff members at the museum.
A Window into the Arctic
Catch a glimpse of life in the North from the people who live and travel in the Canadian Arctic.
Native-Plant Gardening
Helpful Leaflets
Practical advice and information to help you with native plants in gardening.
Our Websites
A goldmine of information for your research and homework, or simply to quench your curiosity.
Mobile Apps
Enrich your visit to the museum, or enjoy some "museum experience" with you wherever you go. Check out our apps.
News from the Museum
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.
