Category Archives: Updates
RightsFest
To celebrate the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Children’s Museum is participating in RightsFest – a two-day event featuring free public entertainment – including music, dance, art, and children’s programs. Join us onsite at the Children’s Museum on September 20 and 21 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM for free outdoor human rights-themed […]
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Forks Merchant Rewards Program for Children’s Museum Members
As one of Manitoba’s most popular cultural institutions, the Children’s Museum is pleased to offer a Children’s Museum members-only discount opportunity exclusively for our Forks neighbours. This mutually beneficial partnership is a terrific way for onsite businesses to create and maintain connections with Children’s Museum members and grow lifetime relationships. Participation as a reciprocal partner […]
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Junior JUNOS
Even the smallest music fan will love to walk the red carpet when we host The 2014 JUNO Awards Children’s Album of the Year nominee showcase on Saturday, March 29 from 9:30AM – 12:00PM! Catch the top acts of the year perform live in concert, then rock the day away exploring our galleries and building […]
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| Tagged Charlie Hope, concert, Fred Penner, Gary Rasberry, Helen Austin, junior junos, Marie-Claude, MR. POTATO HEAD, Sean Hogan, Splash 'N Boots
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The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD
The MR. POTATO HEAD character wants you to join his tater team for some fun, educational expeditions. Meet amazing creatures on a jungle safari. Help repair the S.P.U.D. space station and search for life on the planet Neptato. Explore the ocean with Jacques Coustato. Join an archaeological dig to solve the secrets of King Tato’s […]
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| Tagged Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Dubois Global Logistics, Hasbro, MR. POTATO HEAD, Toromont CAT, Wawanesa
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Cookies & Milk with Santa
Join us on December 16 for gingerbread cookies and milk with Santa at this special Mini Monday event! Featuring a fun-filled morning and afternoon of stimulating play for our youngest visitors, Mini Mondays showcase seasonally tailored crafts that help develop toddlers’ fine motor skills, activities that aid in dramatic play, and a special story time […]
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| Tagged cookies, milk, mini mondays, santa, seasonal, toddlers
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Much More Munsch
Cling-clang-rattle-bing-bang! Time’s running out for you to make some noise at Much More Munsch – this summer’s interactive travelling exhibition based on the books of celebrated children’s author, Robert Munsch. From now until September 2, mix and match words, phrases, scenes and sounds, and discover the art of storytelling at Much More Munsch. Read More…
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| Tagged much more munsch, robert munsch, summer, temporary exhibition, travelling exhibition
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Circle of Life Available Now
Created by Hilary Druxman, celebrate the Circle of Life with this handcrafted sterling silver necklace. Proceeds from the sale of each Circle of Life necklace will be used to support the Children’s Museum. Read More…
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| Tagged circle of life, fundraising, hilary druxman, necklace, philanthropy
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Impossible Animals
Imagine a world where sharks fly and bees hop…Impossible? Not at Impossible Animals! From June 8 to September 3, discover first-hand the characteristics of living things as you explore the who, what, where, and why of creatures you create. Hatch your own one-of-a-kind creatures or mix and match to make your own Impossible Animals at […]
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| Tagged Global Television, Hot103, impossible animals, Po-Mo, QX104, summer exhibition, temporary exhibition, travelling exhibition, Winnipeg Free Press
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The Technology Behind Impossible Animals
By popular request, learn about the technology behind Impossible Animals, created by Winnipeg-based new media group PO-MO Inc. This short video features details about the project by PO-MO’s Meghan Athavale. Read More…
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Thank You to Toromont Cat
On behalf of the children and families who have been enjoying the Children’s Museum Courtyard this summer, thank you to Carol, Barry, Bert, Susanne, Alysia, James, Travis and James from Toromont Cat. This great group of volunteers spent an entire day preparing our Courtyard so visitors would have a safe and comfortable outdoor space to […]