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Monthly Archive for May, 2010

Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Exhibition

mosquito imageItching 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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Kids Explore Summer Day Camps

Kids Explore Day CampRegistration for our Kids Explore Summer Day Camps is now open.

Every week is a brand new adventure with workshops, free time in the galleries, field trips and non-stop fun and activities!

Our Kids Explore Summer Day Camps are a great, safe place for kids to spend their summer days.

Dates: July 5 - August 27
Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM (Early drop-off and late pick-up available)
Price: $140 ($125 for members)

Click here for further information.

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ChooChoo’s Blog: HOT103 & QX104 Live at the Children’s Museum

Date: Wednesday, July 28
Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM

ChooChoo

The HOT103 & QX104 Made in Manitoba Tour will be at the Manitoba Children’s Museum tomorrow for a pork barbeque courtesy of Manitoba Pork. Join us for a free meal and your chance to meet Chris Fantini and Kimberly Dawn from HOT103 and QX104!

While visiting, support the Under Construction Capital Campaign by making a donation at one of our on-site or phone-in pledge stations (just call 415-3693) and you’ll be entered to win tickets to the See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell Party on Friday, September 10!

See you tomorrow!

- ChooChoo, MCM’s Resident Mascot

Canada Day

Handprint FlagLooking for some family fun this Canada Day?

To celebrate Canada’s birthday, admission to the Manitoba Children’s Museum will be 50% OFF all day long on Thursday, July 1!

We’ll be open from 9:30AM - 6:00PM, so plan your Canada Day visit today and join us for some holiday activities, including a handprint Canadian flag craft from 11:00AM - 3:00PM!

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.

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.

Weekend Project du Jours

Project du Jour LogoJoin 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!