Free Open House: Discover the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Hidden Collections
Free
Indoor Arts
Nature
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Friday, October 2, 2026
10:00 AM
Ever wondered what’s hidden behind the scenes at the Canadian Museum of Nature? On Saturday, October 17, explore its research and collections campus in Gatineau and discover a world of fascinating specimens, scientific treasures and stories from the natural world. Meet museum experts and get an up-close look at some of the more than 15 million natural history specimens and artifacts in the collections, from dinosaurs and fossils to insects, plants, animals, minerals and much more. The self-guide
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