To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we're sharing some objects of interest that are in the Nova Scotia Museum cultural history collection, including some new acquisitions.

With the exhibit of Body Worlds RX now at the Museum of Natural History, Nova Scotians have a unique opportunity to learn about their anatomy and ways to improve their health. The exhibit is attracting record audiences, demonstrating that people are interested in learning about the anatomy of the body. The exhibit includes dramatic posed bodies that have been disected to show anatomy in action.

By: Tim Fedak, Acting Curator of Geology, and Regan Maloney, Fundy Geological Museum.

The phenomenal power of the Bay of Fundy tides is one of the great wonders of the world. Twice a day 160 billion tons of water flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy. The tremendous amount of water causes regular coastal erosion.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 we will commemorate 100 years since the Halifax Explosion. Explore this story map of that fateful day.

Find incredible gifts for everyone on your list with the Nova Scotia Museum’s holiday gift guide!

Museum of Natural History

Marine mammal paper dolls - $12 

Humpback Whale plush - $12.95 

Last month the Nova Scotia Museum with our friends from the Nova Scotia Archives and the Nova Scotia Provincial Library, presented at both the Social Studies Teachers Association of Nova Scotia and Association of Science Teachers conferences. Check out our session descriptions below and links to resources to enhance your lesson plans.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

This summer an archaeological excavation is taking place at the trading post of Charles de la Tour in Port La Tour, Shelburne County. Follow along as Dr. Katie Cottreau-Robins (Curator of Archaeology) and her team explore the site.

Maud Lewis (1903-1970) spent her life in Nova Scotia. We need your help finding a photo of her to use in our #Canada150 exhibit VANGUARD: 150 years of remarkable Nova Scotians.

Did your family have a connection to Maud Lewis? Is there a photo of her in an old family album? We would love to use your image in our exhibit!

Piece of ill-fated ship, is there more out there?

Nova Scotia Museum technician John Tate has questions. Do you have answers? 

Voting ended March 24

Visit our Canada 150 exhibit this summer, Vanguard: 150 Years of Remarkable Nova Scotians, at the Museum of Natural History, to see whose story is on display.  Be part of the conversation by sharing your stories of remarkable Nova Scotians with us on social media using the tag #NSMremarkable or email us your stories.