Most moth species are very small and are active only at night, so we don’t often get to examine them up close. But in Winged Tapestries: Moths at Large, a new exhibition of oversized prints by Canadian artist Jim des Rivières, visitors can pore over the insects in glorious detail.
the moths near a cabin in the woods not far from Ottawa
Diane Hingray is an online instructor for Seminars on Science, the Museum’s online professional learning program for educators.
bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Ottawa
By far the largest and oldest group in the order Lepidoptera, moths are usually overshadowed by their flashier cousins, the butterflies. But they are finally getting their due in Winged Tapestries: Moths at Large, a photo exhibition now open at the Museum.
which originated at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa
, Washington, D.C. and Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa
The Horse is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, United Arab Emirates; the Canadian Museum of Civi…
Emirates; the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau-Ottawa
Discover the world of bioluminescence: the generation of light by living things, from fireflies to anglerfish. Members see all special exhibitions free.
collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa
Join us as we discover fun items in the AMNH Library and Archives!
Bedford of Ottawa from Mr. Joseph H.
Track the origins of legendary creatures including dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and sea serpents.
Chicago; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau-Ottawa
Thylacinus cynocephalus goes by many common names: Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian tiger, zebra dog, pouched wolf, and marsupial dog, among others. A quick look at the animal explains the confu…
, now on view at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa
Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals, featuring spectacular fossils from the Museum’s collections.
Sciences, San Francisco; Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa
