Carpe noctem! Carry on the tradition of enjoying art at night during Mini Nuit Blanche at the Children’s Museum on Saturday, September 23 from 6:00PM – 8:30PM.
Spark your creative learning by enjoying FREE(*) admission to the museum galleries, including the final weekend of our summer exhibition, A-MAZE-D: The Puzzling World of Dave Phillips. Special guests from Black History Manitoba and Graffiti Art Programming will also be onsite to lead unique art activities. This is a chance to participate in creative activities both inside and outside of the museum and to celebrate this magical night with us!
Event Partner: Culture Days Manitoba
(*)Please Note: The Children’s Museum reserves the right to control entry in accordance with occupancy and general admission policies. Free admission will be available on a first-come, first-served basis up to a maximum capacity of 800 people for this event.
Special Event Notice
MEDIA MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS EVENT
Attendance at this event constitutes guardian consent of participants to be photographed and/or videotaped and to the use of said images, likenesses, profiles and otherwise in print, broadcast, or electronic materials by the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and by third parties promoting the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and releases the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. from any claim released to such usage.
About Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art that kick-starts Culture Days Manitoba. Learn more at nuitblanchewinnipeg.ca.
About Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Learn more at culturedays.ca.
We’re celebrating diversity this February at the Children’s Museum for I Love To Read Month!
Join us on weekends to enjoy story times, crafts, and activities focused on books that reflect upon what makes us special and unique. We’ll be sharing stories written by authors from BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities, and we will explore topics that help us to understand diverse perspectives – all while celebrating our love of reading!
*BONUS!* Be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre, and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket valued at $150!
Weekend Activities
I Love To Read Month crafts and activities will be available from 11:00AM – 3:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with story times at 12:00PM & 2:00PM both days.
As an added bonus, join us for these exciting special guests and activities:
- February 4 & 5
Craft: About Me Booklets
Activity: Playdough People
With special guests, Manitoba Theatre For Young People: It’s Okay To Be Different – My Puppet & Me workshop on February 5 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM.
- February 11 & 12
Craft: Grandfather Rocks
Activity: Teepee Building
With special guest story times of I Sang You Down from the Stars by author Tasha Spillett on February 11 at 11:00AM – 11:30AM and 12:30PM – 1:00PM
- February 18 & 19
Craft: Create A Character
Activity: Who’s Who? Matching Game Board
With an interactive story time by Black History Manitoba on February 19 from 1:00PM – 1:30PM
- February 25 & 26
Craft: Rainbow Bookmarks
Activity: Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
With Drag Queen Story Times by Miss Gender and Picky & Glory on February 26 from 12:00PM – 12:30PM and 2:00PM – 2:30PM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering imaginative, literacy-themed and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.00 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Celebrate I Love To Read Month with us by telling us how much you love to read all month long! Simply complete the online form below from February 1 – 28, 2023 for your chance to win a Children’s Museum prize package valued at $150 – which includes an Annual Individual Membership and other great prizes.
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted online per child from February 1 – 28, 2023 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The child’s first name and title of book read will be published in our “Reading Caterpillar” onsite at the Children’s Museum (located at 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 4T6). The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000.
- Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 4:30PM.
We’re celebrating diversity this February at the Children’s Museum for I Love To Read Month!
Join us on weekends to enjoy story times, crafts, and activities focused on books that reflect upon what makes us special and unique. We’ll be sharing stories written by authors from BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities, and we will explore topics that help us to understand diverse perspectives – all while celebrating our love of reading!
*BONUS!* Be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre, and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket valued at $150!
Weekend Activities
I Love To Read Month crafts and activities will be available from 11:00AM – 3:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with story times at 12:00PM & 2:00PM both days.
As an added bonus, join us for these exciting special guests and activities:
- February 4 & 5
Craft: About Me Booklets
Activity: Playdough People
With special guests, Manitoba Theatre For Young People: It’s Okay To Be Different – My Puppet & Me workshop on February 5 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM.
- February 11 & 12
Craft: Grandfather Rocks
Activity: Teepee Building
With special guest story times of I Sang You Down from the Stars by author Tasha Spillett on February 11 at 11:00AM – 11:30AM and 12:30PM – 1:00PM
- February 18 & 19
Craft: Create A Character
Activity: Who’s Who? Matching Game Board
With an interactive story time by Black History Manitoba on February 19 from 1:00PM – 1:30PM
- February 25 & 26
Craft: Rainbow Bookmarks
Activity: Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
With Drag Queen Story Times by Miss Gender and Picky & Glory on February 26 from 12:00PM – 12:30PM and 2:00PM – 2:30PM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering imaginative, literacy-themed and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.00 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Celebrate I Love To Read Month with us by telling us how much you love to read all month long! Simply complete the online form below from February 1 – 28, 2023 for your chance to win a Children’s Museum prize package valued at $150 – which includes an Annual Individual Membership and other great prizes.
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted online per child from February 1 – 28, 2023 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The child’s first name and title of book read will be published in our “Reading Caterpillar” onsite at the Children’s Museum (located at 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 4T6). The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000.
- Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 4:30PM.
Source: bhmwinnipeg.com
Come and learn some theatre skills from local Black talent this weekend! Black History Manitoba and the ANANSI School for the Performing Arts are hosting two drama workshops on Sunday, February 21, open to children and youth ages 4-16.
Two groups will happen: the 3:00 to 3:45pm time slot will be for children aged 4-8 years and will be led by Reena Jolly. The next group will be from 4:00 to 5:15pm and will be for youth 9-16 years. The second group will be taught by Ray Strachan. No theatre or acting experience is necessary. The workshop is sponsored by ANANSI School for the Performing Arts. Learn more about Black History Manitoba’s programming here and register for the drama workshops here.
