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Dan Boivin © Canadian Museum of Nature
Full-Size Exhibition
The exhibition features more than 90 stunning world-class specimens from Canada's national collections that invite visitors to explore the fascinating world of minerals.
Through engaging interpretive material, including hands-on activities, visitors will learn all about the beautiful and often surprising treasures found right under our feet.
Components
- specimens
- interpretive panels
- interactive display
Space Requirements
- 46 m2 – 65 m2 (500 sq. ft. – 700 sq. ft.)
- storage for 21 shipping crates
Special Requirements
- security and environmental controls
Cost
- loan fee: $5710
- fee includes insurance
- shipping fees and fuel surcharge are extra
- loan period: 12 weeks or more
Availability
- contact us to find out when this exhibition is available
Information and Reservations
Rachel Gervais
- rgervais@mus-nature.ca
- Tel: 613.566.4211
- Toll-Free: 1.800.263.4433
- TTY: 613.566.4770.
Need something smaller?
Our suitcase exhibition, Minerals, will fit on two tables.
Where to See It
- Rimouski, Quebec
May 15, 2017 – January 7, 2018
Musée régional de Rimouski
- Timmins, Ontario
January 15, 2018 – April 30, 2018
Timmins Museum
Previous Venues
- Thetford Mines, Quebec
May 28, 2016 – September 11, 2016
Musée minéralogique et minier de Thetford Mines
- Grimsby, Ontario
Jan. 7, 2016 – April 30, 2016
Grimsby Museum
- Cambridge, Ontario
May 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015
Cambrige Butterfly Conservatory
Minerals is produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature. This travelling exhibition has been generously supported by Barrick Gold Corporation and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.