Thomas McCulloch Museum, Halifax

Thomas McCulloch Museum is dedicated to the president of Dalhousie University over 150 years ago. Located in the Department of Biology, its collection includes a number of birds, insects, shells and coral specific to Nova Scotia. A collection of ceramic mushrooms by Alma and Ernst Lorenzen can also be found here, as well as new pieces being acquired periodically.

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Sight Name: Thomas McCulloch Museum
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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