The Children’s Museum was the first museum we took our daughter to. We have many happy memories of playing together and meeting other children and their parents in the galleries. We made almost monthly visits while she was very young as a safe and welcoming place before the renovation. As a child myself I remember playing with the wheel chairs and playing dress up for hours with my friends in the old location. It’s great to know that my children will both have those same positive memories. Already to our daughter the word “museum” means a magical place where imagination and learning combine and where families go to have fun.

- Christine M.

Back when we were teens my best friend Alexis and I dressed up and took off to the children’s museum for a little taste of childhood again. here’s a picture from our awesome adventure, now as adults I have a 2 year old son and Alexis has a 1 year old niece and we are all eagerly awaiting the reopening of this awesome fun filled place, to share the even better experience with our young ones! Thank you Manitoba Children’s Museum for our past memories, and MORE TO FOLLOW!

- Tegan B.

After an exhilarating morning of running, jumping, sliding, hiding, driving and splashing Preston enjoyed a refeshing juicebox before sleeping all the way home! We have had alot of fun times at the Children’s Museum and he is anxiously awaiting the grand re-opening.

- Barb D.

My mom took my brother and I to the Children’s Museum as kids, I remember field trips there with school and even as an adult my friends and I still enjoyed a day there! I’m happy to say in a few years my daughter will be old enough to enjoy it as much as I did as a kid AND as an adult! I look forward to seeing the new Children’s Museum!

- Rebecca E.

I loved bringing my son to the Children’s Museum. Visiting the Children’s Museum gave me the opportunity to expose my son to a lot of different subjects, and see what he gravitated toward. We don’t have a piano, but the Museum did. There was also a fish tank, a train table, piles of costumes and a felt board. There was chalk and chalk boards, Duplo tables, big wooden blocks and many types of art supplies to experiment with. My son could play with all of these things without my having to have it all at home. Of course, the best things at the Museum were the ones that no one has at home, like the giant tree slide, the TV studio, the train, and the traffic light. With so much to explore, it is no wonder that Nik suggested most mornings, “Let’s go to the museum!” Can’t wait to be able to say ‘Yes’ again.

- Lisa V.

Our daughter Corianne loved getting dressed up as an astronaut in the spaceship. After pushing all the buttons to take off she jumped up and said BLAST OFF!

- Carmen M.

Sophia sitting in the cab of the train just like her dad who is a conductor.

- Elizabeth

My husband and I stopped in this summer while travelling across Canada with our then 8-year-old son Connor. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable museums we were in and Connor did not want to leave and we made a second visit before we left Winnipeg he enjoyed it so much.

- Bobbi F.

Hello, my name is Shae, I’m 9 years old and I have not visited the Museum as yet. I am so inspired by the Children’s Museum, so much that I’m presently doing a project on Manitoba. I have read a lot about the Museum and have viewed the photos and information on the internet. I hope I can still enter this contest, as I would love to visit.

- Shae F.

Each holiday or celebration has been that much more special and fun with the Children’s Museum’s events. Our daughter, Raina, age 2 at the time, had a great time at the Halloween Howl in 2009 checking out the different Ancient Egypt galleries after getting her face painted. It’s too bad we won’t get to celebrate Halloween at the museum this year, but we look forward to what’s in store for next year!

- Doreen P.

Our favorite memory is heading to the famous yellow car that Uncle Kyle helped to fix up at Starfield Autobody. All three kids love jumping into the car and make believe they are going on a road trip. We will miss the car but look forward to new and exciting adventures the new museum will create for us!

- Kim M.

Emily and her Father, Vance, had their very first daddy and daughter day out together last summer, they went to the children’s museum for the afternoon. Emily had such a wonderful time (and so did her dad ) She has been in love with trains ever since, she continues to talk about the museum in her creative play at home and often asks to go “to the museum at the forks.” Her daddy will cherish his memory with her there. We are sad to hear of the closure as we will miss having the chance to go but are excited that there will be new and exciting changes to the museum.

- Emily H.

Our little conductor! Daryn loved sitting up in the train, pushing buttons, pulling levers, and calling “All aboard!”

- Tara V.

My daughter Sadie had the most amazing time being the leader of her birthday parade!

- Patrick A.

Taigan discovers a deer under the old tree.

- Sloane N.

Tuera celebrating her 5th birthday in the party room with her friends and completing a dinosaur hunt – it was so much fun!

- Sloane N.

Our daughter, 21, and our son, 10, are both DEVASTATED that the giant oak tree won’t be at the Children’s Museum after the renovation. Lots of time spent reminiscing about that tree. I certainly remember one of the first times we visited the museum and my daughter got scared in the tree, and I had to go in and help her to get through it !

- Keri K.

My daughter’s favorite memory at the Children’s Museum is when I attended a series of workshops at the Museum on Positive Parenting and she was taken care of by a Museum Staff Member. It was after regular hours so the museum was closed to the public and she and a few other kids basically had the entire museum to themselves. She talks about it all the time and would like me to attend another workshop!

- Dana M.

I like to sit in the driver’s seat.

- Davis E.

I liked pretending to be a weather-person at the tv station.

- Naomi E.

The kids always enjoyed the exhibits and the hands on learning they brought to them. We especially enjoyed the kids learning safe driving practices in the Yellow VW Bug! This place has been a huge part of our kids childhood. We sure will miss the tree!!

- Tammy P.

When my children did their own broadcasting…plus when my 2-year-old saw it for the first time and was so excited to see everything.

- Sarah R.

We have always loved visiting the Children’s Museum! So much fun to be had! I remember myself as a child going to the Children’s Museum when it was downtown and loving it too. So thankful for being able to share that with my children now. Sad that it’s closing for renovations of course, but understandable, and quite excited to see what’s to come!

- Anita R.

They simply love the museum and everything about it, mainly the big tree slide.

- Ashley P.

My children have always loved the big tree slide, and being able to go around and play in the part beside it!

- Ashley P.

I love the tree slide and train best of all, but the singers and storytellers that were there were awesome too!

- Keira (2-years-old)

My cousin and his family were coming to visit Winnipeg for the first time. Our children had never met. I chose the Children’s Museum for our first activity together, and it was wonderful to watch them get to know each other in such a fun and playful environment! We will treasure these memories forever!

- Marcy T.

I love anything about trains…and music.

- Nickolas W.

Our first visit to the museum was a memorable one. It was our first Christmas here since migrating to Canada. Our family attended the Circle of Hearts Christmas party where one of my sons is a member. We were able to enjoy good food, meet new friends, have fun and learn at the exhibits and they get to meet Santa for the first time and have our picture taken with him. It really was a very nice experience that when we were given a membership (thanks to my son’s therapists) we took time to go out there whenever our schedule permits us. My 5 year old usually looks forward to “riding the train” that’s why it is always our first stop before he proceeds to the tractor. We play the xylophone for our 3 year old for he loves music. And now that I have a 2 month old son, and the museum will be renovating, we’re excited and looking forward to see what will capture his fancy once we visit the museum again.

- Joseann V.

I just love going on the train. I like driving the train running down the aisle of the train and climbing the bunks.

- Jacob

This is Teanna playing with the lego blocks on her first visit to the museum. She was 1 1/2 years old! She cannot wait until the new museum is finished so she can share her wonderful experience with her baby brother!

- Trina E.

Playing on the train, and playing in the sand. Also the ‘bug’ car.

- Kris N.

Kara (7), Kayley (5) and Ryan (3) have been enjoying the Children’s Museum since they were all toddlers. Every year we receive a family membership as a Christmas gift from Aunty Kathy & Uncle Ron and we look forward to another year of fun. From playing in the exhibits, the Halloween Howl, Breakfast with Santa, Old Eaton’s Village, birthday parties and the many temporary exhibits always attract us month after month. Thanks for all the memories and we look forward to creating new ones!

- Kim M.

This was our first trip to the Children’s Museum with our 3 year old daughter. She can be a little shy in crowds, so we weren’t sure how it would go over but within 3 minutes she was having the time of her life! We spent the entire afternoon there, and she didn’t stop smiling once. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!

- Milena K.

My baby niece, during her first ever visit to the children’s museum driving the car that is no longer there She loved it and did not want to get out of it, and she kept going back to the car the whole time we were there.

- Janelle-Marie E.

I have a picture from the first time I ever brought my niece to the children’s museum. She loves the tree slide and she just wanted to play in that area all day. I have a picture of her going down the slide with a lady that was there with a birthday party, just seeing my niece’s smile shows me that the children’s museum is a great place for children to come and imagine, play, and enjoy themselves.

- Janelle-Marie E.

- Gloria M.

What a great place for fieldtrips! I have enjoyed taking many different groups of kids of all ages to the Manitoba Children’s Museum. It’s a place where kids can be set free to explore, learn, and have fun. Each exhibit has a component to interest any type of learner. The staff is welcoming, enthusiastic, and makes kids experiences even richer. My favourite memory takes place in the yellow Volkswagon Beetle. Some kids decided t see how many of them could fit inside. I think there were about 20 when it reached capacity. Much laughter, smiles, and, don’t forget, spatial learning fills this memory. Thanks Manitoba Children’s Museum!

- Carleen L.

The Children’s Museum always provides a fun adventure for us, especially on a rainy day! The kids enjoy dressing up, driving the old car and serving each other snacks on the train!

- Anna M.

I remember the museum as a kid and am so excited to share the memories with my own kids now. My favorite moment last time was the slotted mirror. My children and I looked at each other through the mirrors and just laughed so heartily for several minutes.

- Crystal C.

We’ve been bringing my two children to the MCM for a couple of years now and they just LOVE visiting!! By far, their favorite exhibit to visit and play (usually for a LONG time) is the giant oak tree. They just never get enough of exploring and sliding! The picture I’ve chosen is my daughter on one of her major forays up the tree.

- Cara H.

The look on my niece’s face when she saw how it really looked…so not what she was expecting!

- Desiree M.