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Visit the University of Waterloo's Earth Sciences Museum for our annual Gem and Mineral Show!
World Water Day on March 22 is about focusing attention on the use and importance of water. This year's theme is "Nature and Climate Change", to explore how water and climate change are closely linked. To learn more about what you can do on World Water Day and beyond, check out the websites below!
The Museum will be open to the public all day, and the "Dino Pit" will be open from 8:30 - 4:30. Feel free to drop in and explore our many dinosaur and mineral exhibits, or you can come for specific program times (see below).
10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Includes short lesson, fossil hand samples, and dinosaur tour.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Includes short lesson, mineral hand samples, and mine tunnel tour.
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Conestoga Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino pit”) open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits open all day Monday to Friday, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekends.
Peter Russell Rock Garden (located outdoors) open to the public year round. Self-guided tours are available.
Admission is free! For more information, see Visit Us.
