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Monthly Archive for December, 2009

Earth Day School Programs

Earth DayEarth Day is April 22 and the Manitoba Children’s Museum is getting ready to spark your appreciation for the Earth’s environment!

We’re offering a discounted rate on two of our most popular and environmentally-friendly, curriculum-linked school programs: Paper, Trees and Me and Ocean Adventure.

For more information or to book your classroom’s visit today, please click here.

Manitoba Day School Programs

Manitoba DayHappy Birthday Manitoba!

Manitoba Day is Wednesday, May 12, 2010 and the Manitoba Children’s Museum is celebrating by offering special discounts on two of our school programs that explore the history and communities of our province - Our Community and Our Early Beginnings!

For more information or to book your classroom visit today, please click here.

Victoria Day Hours

Open SignThe Manitoba Children’s Museum will be OPEN on Victoria Day (Monday, May 24, 2010) from 9:30AM - 4:30PM.

18th Annual Dine Around

Dine AroundThe 18th Annual Dine Around will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010. Join us for the dining experience of your life!

Register your group of 8 guests and come to a suspenseful cocktail reception where you will watch and await the Restaurant Draw that determines the local restaurant where your group will share a delicious 4-course meal that evening.

View the event invitation here or click here for more information!

100th Day of School Party

100th Day of SchoolCalling all teachers!

Your students have spent the last 99 days working extremely hard and they deserve to celebrate this great accomplishment of making it to day number 100. Come and join us at the Manitoba Children’s Museum on February 10th, 2010 as we celebrate the 100th Day of School!

Treat your class to a fun filled day of learning outside of the classroom in the museum’s innovative and educational galleries. It will be a day of adventures and activities that students will put at the top of their 100 things to do in the first 100 days of school list!

Click here to learn more about the 100th Day of School event rates and booking information.

Shop Closure Notice

Closed SignShop will be closed on Monday, January 4 & Tuesday, January 5 for Annual Inventory.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but look forward to welcoming you and your family when we reopen on Wednesday, January 6 at 10:00AM!

Top Hats & Tiaras: A Family New Year’s Eve Event

Top Hats & TiarasJoin us for our newest event, Top Hats & Tiaras, where, for the first year ever, we will be ringing in the New Year at noon!

Kids are encouraged to dress up like mom and dad for a formal afternoon out on the town. Enjoy snacks, entertainment and a balloon drop at noon!

Presented by:
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NEW! ADMISSION SPECIAL FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Download and print out your 2-for-1 Admission Pass here and present it to an Admission Attendant this New Year’s Eve. (Offer expires at 11:59AM on December 31, 2009.)

Click here to read more about this event!

Family Friendly Manitoba Contest - Last chance to enter!

Family Friendly ManitobaVisit one of these four participating Family Friendly attractions this year and you could win a $500 prize pack:

  • Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
  • The Assiniboine Park Zoo
  • The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
  • The Manitoba Children’s Museum

Click here for more information on this great Family Friendly promotion!

Shop scores highest marks for non-violent toy offerings this holiday season

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For the third year in a row, Shop has received top marks in Project Peacemakers’ Annual Toy Inspection!

For offering a wide assortment of non-violent toys and games, Shop has earned a “commendable” rating for our commitment to toys featuring strong learning and creative components from local group Project Peacemakers.

For more information, please see:
Winnipeg Sun: ‘An uphill battle’ (November 29, 2009)

Holiday Closure Notice

Closed SignThe Manitoba Children’s Museum and Shop will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24th to Saturday, December 26th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but look forward to welcoming you and your family when we reopen on Sunday, December 27th at 9:30AM!