October 23, 2010
some wooly mammoth greet us as we arrive
the kids took turns riding the litttle one.
I guess there is still a little bit of outdoor construction going on?
the kids have fun playing in a large tree
a little history lesson.
the renovated nature museum.
the kids are ready to explore!
fancy entrance.
there are animals built into the facade
in case you can't read the sign:
"After the burning of the parliament buildings on the night of 3rd february, 1916, the house of commons assembled in this building on the 4th and the senate on the 8th february. parliament met here for the last time on 10th november, 1919. and assembled for the first time in the rebuilt parliament buildings on 26th february 1920."
more animals incorporated into the design
fancy window
close up view of the stained glass.
the glass tower.
a look down from the 3rd floor.
this is our first stop... the special exhibits
menu generic photos of the grounds and building
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