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Two elementary aged girls looking at frogs at the Museum of Natural History.

Toolbox for Museum School Programs

The “Toolbox for Museum School Programs” is a resource to help museums, and similar institutions, develop and deliver successful school programs. 

Toolbox for Museum School Programs

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Showcase of Nova Scotia Fossils and Geology 

The Showcase of Nova Scotia Fossils and Geology video series has been developed for grade twelve students, featuring interviews and presentations from international palaeontologists who have studied the fossils and geology of the province.  

These resources can assist students and teachers interested in learning about the geology, fossils and minerals of Nova Scotia.

Showcase of Nova Scotia Fossils and Geology

 A diorama featuring two life-sized, elderly Mi'kmaq figures seated against a backdrop of birch bark, possibly representing a couple. The woman on the left wears a pointed black cap (likely a tuwaqan) adorned with white beaded floral patterns, and a dark cloth garment with contrasting trim. The man on the right wears a dark felt hat and a dark coat, holding a pipe. Both figures have realistic, aged faces, hands, and long grey hair.

Mi'kmaq Portrait Gallery

The Nova Scotia Museum's Mi'kmaq Portraits Collection is a database of more than 700 portraits and illustrations that provides a glimpse into the history of the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic Canada. The collection results from research by the Museum over many years, often with the participation of Mi'kmaq individuals and other institutions.  

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School Programs

The Nova Scotia Museum provides a wide range of educational material and programs for teachers and students of all ages:

  • 16 diverse museums to discover – right across the province
  • hundreds of interactive experiences and tours to engage and inspire

Heritage belongs to all of us. It’s the story we share, and it shapes the stories our children will tell tomorrow.

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