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ChooChoo’s Blog: HOT103’s Ace Burpee Live at the Children’s Museum

Date: Friday, September 3
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

ChooChoo

Join HOT103’s Ace Burpee at the Manitoba Children’s Museum on Friday, September 3 when we put the FUN in fundraising! Join us for free snacks, facepainting and activities for the whole family at this FREE outdoor event - including the giant inflatable alligator activity centre you see here!

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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 956-KIDS) and you can take home an autographed leaf from the giant oak tree!*

Remember: This is your last weekend to visit the Children’s Museum before it closes for major renovations on Tuesday, September 7.

And don’t forget to enter to win tickets to the See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell Party on Friday, September 10 - it’s sure to be fun times!

- ChooChoo, MCM’s Resident Mascot

(*While supplies last)

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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Museum Renovation Notice

Closure NoticeThe 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.

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

Kids Festival of the Arts

Kids Festival of the ArtsThe Manitoba Children’s Museum presents the 7th Annual Kids Festival of the Arts from Monday, August 2 - Saturday, August 7.

Featuring daily workshops, performances and experiences where children are immersed in arts and culture to highlight Attack of the Bloodsuckers!, this festival will introduce guests to experiences in dance, musical, dramatic, visual, and literary art forms.

Click here to view the Kids Festival of the Arts events schedule!

The Great Friend to Kids Awards

GFTKA LogoThe 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.

June Balloon

June BalloonThe 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.

Dad’s Free Sunday

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.

Annual General Meeting Notice

MCM LogoThe Manitoba Children’s Museum’s 2010 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 at 4:30PM.

Agenda items include elections of the Board of Directors and amendments to the bylaws. Anyone wishing to nominate a Director should contact 924-4011 for more information.

All voting members (individuals who have an active museum membership and who have opted-in to be a Member of the Corporation) are welcome to attend!