Mysteries of the Ice Ages
Coming Soon
Ice has sculpted our planet for millennia, shaping the landscapes we see today and connecting distant continents, paving the way for migration. Opening on June 7 at NHMU, Mysteries of the Ice Ages invites visitors to explore 80,000 years of Earth’s dramatic history, uncovering the mysteries of ice and the remarkable adaptations that allowed life to survive in an unforgiving world. Featuring more than 120 specimens, incredible artifacts, and informative interactives, the exhibition brings to life a time when massive glaciers ruled the land and ancient creatures roamed wild.
Exhibit Highlights:
- Encounter iconic Ice Age creatures like muskoxen, caribou, wolves, woolly mammoths, and cave bears.
- Step into the world of the Neanderthals and discover how they adapted to life in the freezing cold.
- Explore the ancient Beringia land bridge that once connected Asia to North America.
- Learn how the dramatic landforms we recognize today were carved by ice sheets during the last glaciation.
- View real tools and artifacts—thousands of years old—crafted by the Tuniit (Dorset) and Thule-Inuit peoples.
Access to this exhibition is included with museum admission, which is free for Museum Members. If you're planning a visit to Mysteries of the Ice Ages, consider upgrading to a Museum Membership to get free admission for a year, including all our special exhibits and events.
Mysteries of the Ice Ages is developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada, with support from tour partner Polar Knowledge Canada.
Presented by
The I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Charitable Foundation
Major Sponsors
The Clark and Nancy Giles Special Exhibition Endowed Fund
My Good Fund
Exhibit Sponsor
The Cultural Vision 30 Year Endowment Fund
Community Sponsors
DiFiore Family Foundation
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
Supporting Partner
Dressler Detours
