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Holiday Activities

December 16 – January 7

This holiday season, enjoy a tropical retreat at the museum.

Wander among live butterflies in the beautiful exhibition, Butterflies in Flight.

Journey to the rainforest in the exciting 3D movie, Amazon Adventure 3D.

Relax and play in the colourful, tropical Activity Zone.

Engage in some hands-on science in our Lab.

So many wonderful things to see and do. The museum is undeniably the “hot spot” in the city!

Coming Up

Butterflies in Flight.
  • Butterflies in Flight
  • Exhibition – Temporary exhibition

  • Take a stroll among live butterflies! Admire their beauty, watch them eat and learn more about these fascinating insects.

  • Dec. 16, 2017 – April 2, 2018

Amazon Adventure 3D.
  • Amazon Adventure 3D
  • A True Story of Scientific Discovery
  • Movie – 3D

  • December 16 & 17: Saturday, Sunday
    December 23 – January 7: Daily

Museum Alive 3D.
  • Museum Alive 3D
  • Movie – 3D

  • Until December 17: Saturdays, Sundays
    December 23 – January 7: Daily

Activity Zone.
Insect Science in the Lab.
Nature Nocturne: Frost.
  • Nature Nocturne: Frost
  • December 29
  • Event – Themed event for adults: dancing, music, activities, cash bar

  • Friday, December 29

Nature Trade.
  • Nature Trade
  • Activity – Hands on
  • Bilingual

  • Saturdays, Sundays, Thursday evenings

Science in Action.
  • Science in Action
  • Activity – Demonstration; informal discussion
  • Bilingual

  • Saturdays, Sundays

Nature Live.