Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Weather & The Museum


Last weekend we had some really amazing freezing rain (which you can read a little about and see more photos of here). When the temps went up a little bit we went out to explore and see the results of the ice storm. It was mild around our house because we are pretty close to the coast but once we ventured out into the world the evidence of some pretty sever icing was seen. While the roads were okay the trees where covered in a very thick layer of ice and many were hanging low under the weight. 

In the afternoon we went to the Museum of Natural History. It would seem that my camera is showing signs of age because it does not like the cold much these days. It shut down and waited for a good long time to warm up and turn on again. So the trusty iPhone helped me out at the museum. 

Here is a little iPhone tour: 











The Museum of Natural History in Halifax is one of our favorite spots in the city. This time around they had an amazing bug exhibit. Those were some really big bugs!

The cool part about the exhibit was that it blended the natural history of the bugs themselves with the art of recording natural history though both artists sketches and 3D models. A small display of how the models were made was very interesting and brought the disciplines together in a fun way. It was very good for my little artist to see how art can be used in a fun and informative way.

We had snow all day yesterday and while the forecast calls for some sun, looking outside I don't believe it at the moment. Nova Scotia is sure doing a good job of making sure we did not miss out on winter!

I will be back tomorrow with another installment of the Make & Listen Along. Hope you will join in!


9 comments:

  1. Such a cool museum. Love the giant bugs and the eggs-hibit (what a great concept). Thanks for sharing!

    -Steve

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    1. Yes. That egg-hibit (love that) is one of my very favorite things there.

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  2. so glad the weather did not stop your outing. I wonder if a new camera is in your future? Or does it just want spring?

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    1. Dreaming of a new camera but I will have to dream a little longer and baby this one a long for a bit longer. Maybe by next winter?

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  3. Wow, looks like a great museum. Happy there is some winter left for you :)

    I am joining in tomorrow!

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    1. It's great!
      Looking forward to seeing what you have been making!

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  4. Love the museum! We have been planning on going to see the bug exhibit but haven't as of yet. Thanks for the reminder!

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    1. Yes! Go! The boys will really like it. I think it is there until May.

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  5. Not sure how I missed this post but I need to go to this museum! Swoon! :)

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