A fascinating selection of specimens (live and preserved) have been added to our summer blockbuster exhibition, Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence. Visitors can gaze at mesmerizing live moon jellies (Aurelia aurita) or examine some specimens (fireflies, fish, lichens and marine invertebrates) that have been specially brought out from our national collections. The live emperor scorpion, desert hairy scorpion, beautiful fluorescent coral aquarium, and bioluminescent mushrooms are glowing additions to this "magical" show that really illuminates the topic of bioluminescence and fluorescence in nature.

Get your dancing shoes ready, and join us for the launch of season 3 of Ottawa's rockin' Friday night party, Nature Nocturne. The 2013-2014 series attracted close to 15,000 people, and this year is sure to be hotter than ever! Chemistry is the theme of the night on September 26. Catch cool science demos, and then see what kind of chemistry you might make on the dance floor. Season 3 of Nature Nocturne also introduces the exciting new concept of Yellow Lounge, a dynamic VIP venue presenting a contemporary take on classical music.

Get the scoop on natural science! Our Nature Scoop series, launched on September 1, highlighted the 100th anniversary of the death of Martha, the last remaining passenger pigeon. Look for more of these interesting, 2-to-3-minute videos on the Museum's YouTube channel. New stories posted regularly.

It’s back! Our popular behind-the-scenes peek of the museum’s Natural Heritage Campus—home to more than 10 million natural history treasures. See Canada’s national collections of fossils, minerals, plants and animals. Meet the experts who study them. Visit labs where new discoveries are made. Teachers note!!! Book a special advance tour for your students. Address: 1740 Pink Road, Gatineau, Quebec. Self-guided tours. Free parking. Sponsored by Desjardins. Visit our Facebook album for scenes from the 2013 event.

Eco-blogs, fine art, educational videos, inspiring presentations, and outreach programs…just some of the ways finalists for the museum’s first-ever Nature Inspiration Awards have shown leadership and creativity to connect Canadians with nature and the natural world. Learn more about the achievements by these amazing youth, adults and organizations. The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on November 5 at the museum.

For the third year, TD Friends of the environment is supporting the Museum's Nature Express program. This funding enables students from certain schools facing financial obstacles to visit the Museum and attend a curriculum-linked education program. Transportation costs are also covered. In 2013-14, more than 1,400 students benefitted from Nature Express (1,200 students in 2012-13). Wrote a teacher: "Because my students rarely ever visit a museum with family or even with school, this has been a wonderful environment for young ones to explore and learn. They are begging to come back!"