The Museum of Nature, reimagined
One hundred years after it first opened, Ottawa's Museum of Nature caps a $250-million renovation with a flashy glass tower. Photos by Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail
A view of the staircases inside the Museum of Nature's 'lantern' addition.Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail
The institution's makeover means that a blue-whale skeleton, donated to the museum in 1975, can go on display for the first time.Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail
A view of the Museum of Nature, with its 'lantern' addition, from Ottawa's Metcalf Street.Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail
Visitors tour the Museum of Nature's 'lantern' addition.Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail
A view of visitors on the staircases through the old building facade.
The Museum of Nature, seen with its 'lantern' addition.Pawel Dwulit for the Globe and Mail