Quartermain Earth Science Centre

The Quartermain Earth Science Centre is located within the historic Forestry & Geology building at the University of New Brunswick.

The Quartermain Earth Science Centre is closed between December 20th, 2024 to January 6th, 2025.
Happy Holidays!

Discover & Explore

The Quartermain Earth Science Centre highlights the beauty and excitement of geology in the form of exhibits, displays, programs and events.

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Whatever Your Interest And Skill, There Are Ways To Contribute To The Museum!

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Visit These Links To Learn More About QESC, The Department Of Earth Sciences And Much More!

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🌍✨ Shake things up at the QESC and Worlds UNBound!

A fantastic visit by Nashwaaksis Middle School students to explore Earthquakes! We learned about the anatomy of earthquakes, seismic waves, primary and secondary hazards, and how to mitigate for t

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Everyone is Welcome!

Joggins Fossil Institute’s Virtual Seminar Series

Please join us for our latest, free lecture at noon AST on 14 November 2024. Join Sabastien Dyer, a PhD Candidate at Waterloo University, for his seminar, “The H2O h

Archaeopteryx lithographica was one of the most important fossils discoveries in history as it provided the link between Dinosaurs and Birds and supported Darwin’s theory of evolution. Found in the mid 1800s in southern Germany, this fossil cam

Spooky times at the Let's Talk Science Halloween event last Saturday! Thank you to all the visitor to the QESC table. Have a happy halloween 🎃

#MineralMonday Feature: Villiaumite 🔹
Common minerals in the Halide Group include Halite (NaCl, or table salt), Sylvite (KCl, commonly known as potash), and Fluorite (CaF₂). But have you heard of Villiaumite?

Villiaumite (NaF) is a rare halide mine

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Had a fun visit from the Girl Guides last night for the World of Minerals Activity! 💎🔮

Book your group for a geo-FUN activity! Visit our website to learn. https://quartermainearthsciencecentre.com/

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The Quartermain Earth Science Centre will be there with spooky fossils and wizardry minerals! 🎃
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An awesome visit to the Quartermain Museum from New Maryland Elementary School for the World of Minerals activity!
Science Rocks 🙂

To book your group for a geo-FUN activity, visit https://quartermainearthsciencecentre.com/activity

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A mineral so beautiful and wrapped in Canadian history!

Labradorite: A Gem of Colour and History

Labradorite is aa vibrant mineral from Canada and renowned for its striking play of colours, known as "labradorescence." This optical phenome