Planned closures
The Museum of Natural History will be closed for building upgrades on July 27 to 28, August 4 to 5, and September 8 to 11, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
Museum team and visitors heading down the beach on horseback.
Gus the Gopher Tortoise hatchday celebration graphic.

Gus Hatchday Celebrations

Event
Gus the Gopher Tortoise has called the Museum home for many years. Each August, we celebrate his hatchday (aka birthday). This year we're celebrating his 104th hatchday!

Location

Museum of Natural History, Halifax

Date

Sunday 9 August from 9:30am to 4:30pm

Pricing

Regular admission rates apply.