Please note that in the evenings and early mornings, our fish and other animals need to rest and the aquariums and enclosures may not be lit. 

Admission to the Museum of Natural Sciences is FREE. We are drop-in for public and school visits and you do not need to book a visit. Visits are self-guided unless you are coming through our May and June field trip program. We also have some resources to help you make the most of your visit.

We are located at 114 Science Place at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

Getting Here

The easiest access is through the main doors off The Bowl.

On weekends, only the rightmost power-assisted doors will be unlocked. If you find this door locked, you can get in through the Physics Building adjacent to the Geology Building. If you still can't get in, please call 306-966-5555 and they will come and let you in.

Due to the construction underway adjacent to the museum, there is currently no access through the Collaborative Science Research Building at 112 Science Place. If you coming from that direction, follow the detour signs to the museum.

Parking

There is metered and paid lot parking on campus. An easy option is parking at Place Riel just off Wiggins road, and then walking through Place Riel to the Geological Sciences building.

School Visits

• The drop-off and pick-up location for school buses is 112 Science Place at the Collaborative Sciences Research Building.
• Due to construction, once you get off the school bus you will need to follow the detour signs and walk around the west side of the building to get to the museum. Here are some photos of the route.
• If you need it, there is bus parking at Lot 20 near Merlis Belsher Place.
• Another option for getting here is the free Saskatoon Transit Class Trip Program.

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• To help the animals feel safe and secure in their homes, please do not tap on the glass aquariums and enclosures and do not play in the ponds.
• You are welcome and encouraged to take photos of your visit, but do not use flash as it can scare the animals.
• The museum is located near working classrooms, labs, offices and study spaces, we have many artifacts that are fragile and valuable, and loud noises can scare the animals. Please do not run or use loud voices.
• Children must be supervised by parents, caregivers, or chaperones.

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