The Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes are a traditional holiday favourite for generations of Winnipeggers. We are pleased to honour that tradition by offering guided tours of the exhibition to guests of all ages every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11:00AM and 2:00PM from November 12, 2022 until January 8, 2023. Guided Exhibition Tours are included in general museum admission during the holiday season or are available for $5.00 (plus GST) per person.
Exhibition Supporters: Global Winnipeg, Johnston Group & Toromont CAT
Additional Information
- La visite est offerte en français sur demande. Veuillez-vous inscrire au moins un jour à l’ avance auprès au 204.924.4005. Tours are offered in French on demand. Please register at least a day in advance at 204.924.4005.
- If you are interested in booking a tour for your group outside of these standard tour times, please contact our Sales & Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005.
- Please note that these tours are open to adult visitors unaccompanied by children.
- Tours will not be available on December 24, 25, and 31 due to holiday closures and New Year’s Eve programming.
Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
The Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes are a traditional holiday favourite for generations of Winnipeggers. We are pleased to honour that tradition by offering guided tours of the exhibition to guests of all ages every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11:00AM and 2:00PM from November 12, 2022 until January 8, 2023. Guided Exhibition Tours are included in general museum admission during the holiday season or are available for $5.00 (plus GST) per person.
Exhibition Supporters: Global Winnipeg, Johnston Group & Toromont CAT
Additional Information
- La visite est offerte en français sur demande. Veuillez-vous inscrire au moins un jour à l’ avance auprès au 204.924.4005. Tours are offered in French on demand. Please register at least a day in advance at 204.924.4005.
- If you are interested in booking a tour for your group outside of these standard tour times, please contact our Sales & Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005.
- Please note that these tours are open to adult visitors unaccompanied by children.
- Tours will not be available on December 24, 25, and 31 due to holiday closures and New Year’s Eve programming.
Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
Explore a Winnipeg holiday tradition for all generations!
On display from Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum is pleased to be the home of the last original Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes Display from the ninth-floor annex of the Eaton’s downtown store – fully restored and open to the public for a limited time only.
From November 12, 2022, until January 8, 2023, visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Free with general museum admission.
*Please note that our standard museum admission policies will be in effect for this exhibition. The Children’s Museum reserves the right to restrict admitting children unaccompanied by adults as well as adults unaccompanied by children.
Exhibition Supporters: Global Winnipeg, Johnston Group & Toromont CAT
Explore a Winnipeg holiday tradition for all generations!
On display from Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum is pleased to be the home of the last original Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes Display from the ninth-floor annex of the Eaton’s downtown store – fully restored and open to the public for a limited time only.
From November 12, 2022, until January 8, 2023, visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Free with general museum admission.
*Please note that our standard museum admission policies will be in effect for this exhibition. The Children’s Museum reserves the right to restrict admitting children unaccompanied by adults as well as adults unaccompanied by children.
Exhibition Supporters: Global Winnipeg, Johnston Group & Toromont CAT
Catch a sneak peek of the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes display before it opens to the public – join us for Members Night in November!
Children’s Museum members and up to two (2) FREE guests per member are invited to join us at the November Members Night and get a jump on the holiday season with exclusive after-hours access to our annual Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes display and more.
Explore the galleries, create a take-home craft, and drop by the Lunch Box area for a free refreshment. Don’t forget to enter our Members Night survey draw for a chance to win a prize package valued at $150!
No pre-registration is required.
Event Sponsors:
- Global Winnipeg
- Terracon Development Ltd.
- Toromont CAT
Not a current member? Would you like to gift a membership?
Please contact the Children’s Museum today at 204.924.4000 for more information on renewals and new memberships!
Additional Details
- Current public health restrictions apply to all visitors. Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
- The facility is open to fully immunized people only. Proof of immunization and identification are required for all visitors 12 years of age and older upon arrival.
- Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend only if accompanied by a fully immunized adult.
- The use of non-medical face masks is required by all visitors (ages 5 and up) within the facility’s public and communal spaces. Masks must be worn in such a way which covers your mouth, chin and nose without gapping. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mask to wear; however, disposable masks (in child and adult sizes) are also available for purchase onsite for $1.00 each (plus tax).
- All active members are invited to bring up to two guests each. Guests must be accompanied by a museum member for free admission.
- Members should be prepared to show identification (either a valid Children’s Museum membership card or photo identification if applicable) for admission to this event.
- The Children’s Museum reserves the right to restrict admitting children unaccompanied by adults as well as adults unaccompanied by children.
- No registration required. Maximum event capacity is 200, first-come, first-served.
Catch a sneak peek of the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes display before it opens to the public – join us for Members Night in November!
Children’s Museum members and up to two (2) FREE guests per member are invited to join us at the November Members Night and get a jump on the holiday season with exclusive after-hours access to our annual Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes display and more.
Explore the galleries, create a take-home craft, and drop by the Lunch Box area for a free refreshment. Don’t forget to enter our Members Night survey draw for a chance to win a prize package valued at $150!
No pre-registration is required.
Event Sponsors:
- Global Winnipeg
- Terracon Development Ltd.
- Toromont CAT
Not a current member? Would you like to gift a membership?
Please contact the Children’s Museum today at 204.924.4000 for more information on renewals and new memberships!
Additional Details
- Current public health restrictions apply to all visitors. Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
- The facility is open to fully immunized people only. Proof of immunization and identification are required for all visitors 12 years of age and older upon arrival.
- Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend only if accompanied by a fully immunized adult.
- The use of non-medical face masks is required by all visitors (ages 5 and up) within the facility’s public and communal spaces. Masks must be worn in such a way which covers your mouth, chin and nose without gapping. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mask to wear; however, disposable masks (in child and adult sizes) are also available for purchase onsite for $1.00 each (plus tax).
- All active members are invited to bring up to two guests each. Guests must be accompanied by a museum member for free admission.
- Members should be prepared to show identification (either a valid Children’s Museum membership card or photo identification if applicable) for admission to this event.
- The Children’s Museum reserves the right to restrict admitting children unaccompanied by adults as well as adults unaccompanied by children.
- No registration required. Maximum event capacity is 200, first-come, first-served.
**THE REMAINDER OF THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC-RELATED MUSEUM CLOSURE**
Click here to see our latest COVID-19 Updates.
(Last Updated: December 25, 2021 @ 11:00AM)
The historic Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes will be showcased for the holidays at the Children’s Museum from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022. Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Read More…
Guided Exhibition Tours
Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022**
Price: $5.00 (plus GST) per person
The Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes are a traditional holiday favourite for generations of Winnipeggers. We are pleased to honour that tradition by offering guided tours of the exhibition to guests of all ages every** Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022 at 11:00AM and 2:00PM. Guided Exhibition Tours are included in general museum admission during the holiday season or are available for $5.00 (plus GST) per person.
Additional Information:
- La visite est offerte en français sur demande. Veuillez-vous inscrire au moins un jour à l’ avance auprès au 204.924.4005.
Tours are offered in French on demand. Please register at least a day in advance at 204.924.4005.
- If you are interested in booking a tour for your group outside of these standard tour times, please contact our Sales & Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005.
- Please note that these tours are open to adult visitors unaccompanied by children.
- **Tours will not be available on December 24, 25, and 31 due to holiday closures and New Year’s Eve programming.
- Current public health restrictions apply to all visitors. Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
- The facility is open to fully immunized people only. Proof of immunization and identification are required for all visitors 12 years of age and older upon arrival.
- Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend only if accompanied by a fully immunized adult.
- The use of non-medical face masks is required by all visitors (ages 5 and up) within the facility’s public and communal spaces. Masks must be worn in such a way which covers your mouth, chin and nose without gapping. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mask to wear; however, disposable masks (in child and adult sizes) are also available for purchase onsite for $1.00 each (plus tax).
Exhibition Sponsors
- Terracon Development Ltd.
- Toromont CAT
- Global Winnipeg
**THE REMAINDER OF THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC-RELATED MUSEUM CLOSURE**
Click here to see our latest COVID-19 Updates.
(Last Updated: December 25, 2021 @ 11:00AM)
The historic Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes will be showcased for the holidays at the Children’s Museum from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022. Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Read More…
Guided Exhibition Tours
Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022**
Price: $5.00 (plus GST) per person
The Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes are a traditional holiday favourite for generations of Winnipeggers. We are pleased to honour that tradition by offering guided tours of the exhibition to guests of all ages every** Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 13, 2021 – January 9, 2022 at 11:00AM and 2:00PM. Guided Exhibition Tours are included in general museum admission during the holiday season or are available for $5.00 (plus GST) per person.
Additional Information:
- La visite est offerte en français sur demande. Veuillez-vous inscrire au moins un jour à l’ avance auprès au 204.924.4005.
Tours are offered in French on demand. Please register at least a day in advance at 204.924.4005.
- If you are interested in booking a tour for your group outside of these standard tour times, please contact our Sales & Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005.
- Please note that these tours are open to adult visitors unaccompanied by children.
- **Tours will not be available on December 24, 25, and 31 due to holiday closures and New Year’s Eve programming.
- Current public health restrictions apply to all visitors. Please review our COVID-19 Guidelines here prior to your visit.
- The facility is open to fully immunized people only. Proof of immunization and identification are required for all visitors 12 years of age and older upon arrival.
- Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend only if accompanied by a fully immunized adult.
- The use of non-medical face masks is required by all visitors (ages 5 and up) within the facility’s public and communal spaces. Masks must be worn in such a way which covers your mouth, chin and nose without gapping. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mask to wear; however, disposable masks (in child and adult sizes) are also available for purchase onsite for $1.00 each (plus tax).
Exhibition Sponsors
- Terracon Development Ltd.
- Toromont CAT
- Global Winnipeg
THE EATON’S FAIRYTALE VIGNETTES: A WINNIPEG HOLIDAY TRADITION
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 2A6
Price: $30.00 per person
Since Eaton’s closed its doors in 1999, the Children’s Museum has been the proud home of the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes. These 15 animatronic fairytale stories were part of the Santa’s Village on the 9th floor of the Eaton’s downtown Winnipeg store for almost 40 years. In this class, we will talk about Eaton’s impact on Winnipeg, the creation and maintenance of the vignettes, and the background of the featured stories.
Click here to register online via McNally Robinson Booksellers or to learn more.
Event Partner: McNally Robinson Booksellers
THE EATON’S FAIRYTALE VIGNETTES: A WINNIPEG HOLIDAY TRADITION
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 2A6
Price: $30.00 per person
Since Eaton’s closed its doors in 1999, the Children’s Museum has been the proud home of the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes. These 15 animatronic fairytale stories were part of the Santa’s Village on the 9th floor of the Eaton’s downtown Winnipeg store for almost 40 years. In this class, we will talk about Eaton’s impact on Winnipeg, the creation and maintenance of the vignettes, and the background of the featured stories.
Click here to register online via McNally Robinson Booksellers or to learn more.
Event Partner: McNally Robinson Booksellers
