The Manitoba Children’s Museum and Shop will be closed from September 7, 2010 until April 28, 2011 for Capital Campaign construction and renovations.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but look forward to welcoming you and your family when we reopen to the public in April 2011!
For the most up-to-date information on construction plans and progress at the Manitoba Children’s Museum, please click here.
Join us as we close our doors with a two-day flurry of fun and festivity at the See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell Party!
Dates: September 10 & 11
Time: 6:00 - 9:00PM
Don’t miss out! This will be your last chance to:
- slide down the giant oak tree
- bid adieu to departing train passengers from the vintage train station
- broadcast your final news report from the TV studio
- dig up some fun with the much-loved back hoe
- and more!
Special guest entertainment and activities running all night long.
Enter today to win tickets to this event - click here for more details!
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Itching for fun this summer?
Explore the science of what’s biting you at Attack of the Bloodsuckers! This kid-friendly exhibition examines the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem - and how to keep them out of YOUR system!
Click here to learn more about this temporary exhibition today!
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The Manitoba Children’s Museum is proud to present its first ever Great Friend to Kids Awards on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Canwest Centre for Theatre & Film.
Join us as we honour Winnipeg Foundation CEO Rick Frost (Individual Category), Rossbrook House (Organization Category), and Montana Lehmann (Youth Category) for their efforts in championing the lives and dreams of children in our community.
For more information about this special event or to purchase tickets today, click here.
The Manitoba Children’s Museum will turn twenty-four years young on Saturday, June 19, and we want you to join the fun!
Join us for the special June Balloon birthday party where you can help Choo Choo, the MCM mascot, blow out his candles, make party favors and more!
For additional event information, please click here.
To celebrate fathers on their special day, the Manitoba Children’s Museum is offering all dads FREE ADMISSION – all day long on Father’s Day! Dads and their kids can enjoy exploring the galleries together and make memories that will last a lifetime.
For more details, call 924-4000.
Looking 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.
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!

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.
Join us in the foyer on Saturdays and Sundays for our free Project du Jour guided craft!
Check out this month’s Project du Jour themes here!