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Monthly Archive for January, 2010

February is I Love to Read Month

I Love to Read MonthFebruary is I Love to Read Month and the Manitoba Children’s Museum is planning a fun filled month to get everyone excited about reading.

Join us in February when will be celebrating I Love to Read Month with great books, special guest readers, and crafts that celebrate the joys of reading!

For more information on I Love to Read Month programs and activities, please click here.

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MCM Month at Sobeys

Free2Play CardSupport the work of the Manitoba Children’s Museum when you visit any Sobeys location in Winnipeg during the month of February 2010!

You will have the opportunity to make a contribution at any Sobeys location that will go directly to the Manitoba Children’s Museum.

All proceeds will help fund the Free to Play Access Program of the Manitoba Children’s Museum which brings inner city children to the museum for free school visits, free after school clubs, free day camps, and free holiday parties.

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Special Hours Notice

The Manitoba Children’s Museum and Shop will be closing early at 4:30PM on Friday, January 29th to prepare for the 18th Annual Dine Around.

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

Franco-Fun Day

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Our second annual Franco-Fun Day will be celebrated on Louis Riel Day which is Monday, February 15.

Come and celebrate the French language with some of our bilingual staff!

French crafts, activities, games and a special treat make this a day to remember!

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!

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!

Volunteer Orientation Sessions

MCM Volunteer ProgramLooking for a unique opportunity to develop skills in leadership, program delivery and communication? Eager to share your own abilities? Consider the Volunteer Program at the Manitoba Children’s Museum!

Anyone interested in becoming an MCM volunteer needs to complete a straightforward application process. The first step is to attend an information session.

(Please note: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. If you are under 18 years old, your guardian must attend the information session as well.)

The next volunteer information sessions are scheduled for:

  • Friday, July 9 at 10:00AM
  • Saturday, July 10 at 1:00PM
  • Friday, July 16 at 10:00AM
  • Saturday, July 31 at 1:00PM

For more information or if you plan to attend an information session, please click here.

Eaton’s Santa’s Village Open for the Season

Shoemaker and the Elves VignetteCome explore a Winnipeg holiday tradition - fully restored and open to the public for a limited time only!

From now until January 10, visitors of all ages will be enthralled with the spirit of the season invoked by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up Eaton’s Santa’s Village.

A visit to Eaton’s Santa’s Village is a holiday experience for all generations.

To learn more about our special holiday events, please click here.

Rogers Movie Nights

Rogers presents Movie Nights, Saturdays at 4:00PM. Grab a snack, sit down and enjoy the show! Included with museum admission.

Check out this month’s movie titles here!

Little Hands, Big Ideas Discount Day

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On the first Saturday of every month, St. Vital Centre Kids Club Members can show their membership card to receive $2.00 off the price of admission here at the Museum!

For more information or to sign up today, visit Customer Service at St. Vital Centre or www.stvitalcentre.com.