Museum of Nature Research Facility Open House

Open House 2014

Research and Collections Facility (Gatineau, Quebec)

• Event – Self-guided tour; hands on; conversation
• In English and French
• Generally suitable for children aged 5 and older.
  Location: 1740 Pink Road, Gatineau (Aylmer sector), Quebec
• Especially suitable for kids

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Palaeontologist Jordan Mallon presents dinosaur bones during the 2013 Open House.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the museum's research and collections facility in Gatineau, Quebec.

Discover the impressive national collections of plants, animals, fossils and minerals, which are housed in an area equivalent to five hockey rinks! See some of our 10.5 million natural-history specimens and meet leading science experts who curate and study them.

Bring your camera and join a self-guided tour.

Among the highlights:

• see how dinosaur fossils are prepared for study and display
• meet an Arctic plant researcher, explore an Arctic field camp, and learn about lichens
• marvel at the wall of antlers, whale bones and skeletons of all kinds
• get up-close and personal with parasites, crustaceans, mussels and clams, and tiny insects
• discover how new discoveries are made in our DNA lab, X-ray lab, and Heavy Wet lab.

Cost: Free.

Location:

• 1740 Pink Road, Gatineau (Aylmer sector), Quebec
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Shelves of mammal bones in the museum’s osteology collection.

Refreshments:

• barbeque by Gourmet Cuisine
• cash only.

Parking: Free; on-site and in the neighbourhood.

Schedule

Saturday, October 18

10 am – 4 p
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