A tiny piece of moon rock that has had a home in the Canadian Museum of Nature’s collections is returning to public display. It has been loaned to the Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM) and shown as of Thursday, July 23 as part of the CSTM’s major exhibition about Canada in Space.

The presentation responds to public interest focussed on the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. “We’re pleased that our partner national institution is able to offer an appropriate venue to share this treasure with Canadians once again,” says Joanne DiCosimo, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN). “The Canada Science and Technology Museum’s exhibition about space offers the right context for this unique specimen and its fascinating story.”

Courtesy of Michael Bainbridge, Canadian Museum of Nature

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