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Our collection of blogs celebrates the many rich and vivid stories of our diverse cultures, human, and natural history, as well as the science that binds us and the universe together.
By Dorota Blumczyńska, CEO, Manitoba Museum
November 8, 2023
Welcome to the CEO’s Corner |
Dearest Manitoba Museum friends, First, thank you for being here. I appreciate how much information we receive on any given day, and how overwhelming it can feel. We often ask ourselves, ‘Is this message relevant to me or do I just delete it or move on?’ Fair question, and a necessary one if we want to create a life most meaningful to each of us…
By Dr. Amelia Fay, Curator of Anthropology & the HBC Museum Collection
October 31, 2023
Fakes & Forgeries: Buyer Beware! |
The month of October is affectionately called ‘spooky season’ by many folks. While the word spooky makes most people think of ghosts, vampires, and other creepy things, equally spooky for me are the number of items for sale online marketed as authentic pieces of fur trade history!
By Carolyn Sirett, Senior Conservator
November 3, 2023
Loving Thy Nonsuch – Care of a Beloved Ship |
In 1973, the Nonsuch replica made its final resting place at the Manitoba Museum where it has become the largest artifact in the Museum’s collection and one of the most beloved. The preservation of this treasured little ship falls onto the shoulders of the Conservation department,…
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