Beaty Nocturnal: Biodiversity, Climate, Latitude, and Fossil Insects
Why is there a greater species diversity in the Amazon tropical rainforest than in our mid-latitude temperate rainforest? How does climate affect biodiversity? Why does species diversity change differently across a mountainous landscape in the tropics than in the temperate zone? In this special presentation, our Paleontology Collections Curator, Dr. Bruce Archibald, will explain how […]
Making Mathemalchemy
Listen to the art and science behind the exhibit with mathematician Ingrid Daubechies and artist Dominique Ehrmann.
Avoiding the insect apocalypse
Special Seminar with Dr. John Fryxell of the University of Guelph.
Spring Break: Microscopic Exploration
Explore the world of all things tiny! We’ll use microscopes and magnifiers to look at amazing tiny creatures that have a big impact.
Spring Break: Animal Gliders
Build paper animal gliders! We’ll celebrate the amazing animals that fly or glide and we’ll touch and observe beautiful wing specimens.
Spring Break: Create a Museum Label!
With the help of museum staff and volunteers, you’ll get to write, draw, and display your own creations in the museum for everyone to enjoy!
Spring Break: Drawing Studio
Get inspired to draw from amazing museum specimens with the help of Derek, the Manager of Exhibitions and the illustrator behind many exhibits in the museum.
Spring Break: Adaptation Exploration
Learn about some fascinating animal adaptations and combine your favourites to make your own super creature!
Spring Break: Super Snails
In this activity, learn all about the wondrous adaptations of carrier snails and cone snails. You can even take a look at our snail specimens and decorate your own snail craft!
Spring Break: Surprise Activity!
Join us for a surprise activity hosted by our museum team!