Wilfrid Laurier was the prime minister whose government oversaw the construction of the Museum of Nature. As Parliament was still convening in the building at the time of his death, Laurier laid in state for a time here in the building.
There are ghost stories associated with the building.
In 2004, work began on a renewal of the building. The Queens Lantern itself is part of that.
It replaced the original tower, a stone structure that proved problematic for the soil beneath it. Steps were taken with the new structure to compensate, and even though the Queens Lantern is quite different from the rest of the building, it fits in.
The administrative building for the Museum is over on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River.
The Queens Lantern is a marvel.
The Moon hanging above is irresistible to the photographer.
The next gallery is the Bird Gallery, which features a good number of specimens in display cases, presented in an educational way. We'll carry on here tomorrow.
The staircase is an exhibit in itself.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful museum, I love the moon and the lovely bird exhibits.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great weekend.
The Queen's lantern is indeed amazing!
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ReplyDelete...it's a photo op!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous museum, William.
ReplyDeleteI like your shots of the moon and the birds.
ReplyDeleteInteresting history of this museum.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad they added the Queen's Lantern to the architecture!
ReplyDeleteQueen's Lantern is awesome ~ so much to see in this beautiful museum ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Such a lot to see in this museum.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
The Queen's Lantern is beautiful with many things to see.
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