Museum early learning programme · independently evaluated

Nova Scotia Museum Wee Wild Ones

Nature play for children under five with stories, puppet shows, real specimens, building, and caregiver-supported discovery.

Nature & environment · Early learning · Science · Parent & educator · Physical placeAges 0-5Paid with museum admission🌐 1 languages
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About Nova Scotia Museum Wee Wild Ones

Wee Wild Ones is a caregiver-supported programme at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. Children under five explore nature through stories, puppet shows, real museum specimens, tree blocks, and play-based discovery.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 0-5. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid with museum admission. The listed language coverage is English.

Visit and pricing

Address

Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Opening hours
TuesdaysProgramme runs on select Tuesday mornings; regular museum admission applies.

What stands out

  • Introduces very young children to real natural-history objects
  • Combines stories, puppets, building, and play in one short programme
  • Makes caregiver participation part of the learning experience
Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Early-years fitExceptional

The official programme is specifically designed for children under five.

Nature valueStrong

Children explore specimens, forest animals, leaves, trees, and other nature themes.

Visit clarityStrong

The official event page provides the Halifax address and programme hours.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

  • The official page says the programme is for children under five and their parents or guardians, not daycares or school groups.
  • Regular museum admission applies and adults must stay with the children during the programme.
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