By Dr. Sean R. Haughian, Curator of Botany In the bustling concrete jungles of our cities, green spaces are like precious oases, offering a breath of fresh air amid the urban sprawl. But did you know that there's a humble yet mighty hero often overlooked in these green endeavors? Mosses – those tiny, often unnoticed plants – hold incredible potential for transforming our cities into greener, more sustainable environments. Read more about Mosses for minimalist green roofs ..read more

Mrs. Sylvia Weagle was an enthusiastic teacher, toy maker, and rock collector. She loved teaching kids and inspiring them with her toy creations. Sylvia also wrote some (unpublished) notes about rocks from Georges Bank, which she thought were dinosaur eggs. Read more about Sylvia Weagle's Rocks and Toys ..read more

Heritage Day, 2024 Heritage Day 2024 celebrated the life and legacy of Mr. William Hall, V.C., the African-descended Nova Scotian farmer and naval hero. What do we celebrate when we celebrate William Hall, his life, and his achievements? For more than a hundred years, Black Nova Scotians have celebrated Hall as a good neighbour and dutiful family member, as a courageous Black man who overcame entrenched race-based prejudices to live as freely and generously as he could. Read more about What do we remember when we remember William Hall ..read more

Hello, Here's what's happening across the Nova Scotia Museum. Read more about February across the Nova Scotia Museum ..read more

Heritage Day - William Hall Monday, February 19, 2024 Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past and an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places and events that have contributed to this province’s unique heritage. The 2024 Honouree, William Hall was one of the first people to receive the British Empire's highest award for bravery, the Victoria Cross. Read more about Heritage Day across the Nova Scotia Museum ..read more

Many types of dinosaurs did not chew their food - but used their sharp teeth to cut large pieces of food, which they swallowed without chewing. These dinosaurs used powerful stomach muscles and stones (gastroliths) to grind up their food. We can see many types of birds and other animals still doing this today.   Dinosaurs Liked Quartz Did dinosaurs learn? Did they go looking for quartz pebbles?  Or, did quartz pebbles just last longer in the stomach, as softer rocks broke down? Read more about Dinosaurs Collected Quartz Rocks ..read more

What Have I Found? Have you ever been enjoying the outdoors, stumbled upon something interesting, and wondered if you’d found something special? If you think you have found something with heritage value, staff at the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, & Heritage (CCTH) would like to hear from you. Read more about Archaeology - Reporting a Find ..read more

The Nova Scotia Museum collections include snow crystals from 1940! These intricate models of snow crystals were created by Charles Grafton at the Cranbrook Institute of Science (Michigan). The models were the "first accurate models of snow crystals".  Read more about Beautiful Snow Crystals ..read more

  Get ready for a spooktacular time at our museums' Halloween events. A ghoulish good time awaits you! Read more about Spooky season across the NSM ..read more

Hello everyone, Here's some of the latest events from across the Nova Scotia Museum.  Mi'kmaq History Month October is Mi'kmaq History Month. Thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Mi'kmaq called themselves L'nu'k, which simply means 'the people,' 'human beings.' Their present name, Mi'kmaq, derives from nikmaq, meaning 'my kin-friends.'  Read more about October events ..read more