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Event Series: First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

March 5, 2027 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Manitoba Museum is excited to partner with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to present our First Fridays programming! Join us on the First Friday of every month from 4 pm to 9 pm for free general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.

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Friday, June 5:

 

CELEBRATE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

Museum Galleries

Indigenous History Month Self-Guided Trail
Museum Galleries – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us in honouring and celebrating the stories, cultures, and languages of the diverse Indigenous peoples who have called this land home since time immemorial. Pick up a copy of the Indigenous History Month trail and explore the Museum Galleries to learn new words in Indigenous languages spoken across Manitoba. On this journey, discover connections of heritage, heart, and community.

 

Historical formal headshot of a young Chinese man in the centre of a red background. Gold text reads, "The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act / Exhibition by the Chinese Canadian Museum / Hosted by the Manitoba Museum."The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act
Urban Corridor & Discovery Room – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act exhibition takes an unflinching look at Canada’s exclusion years from 1923 to 1947 when immigration certificates were imposed, which prevented Chinese immigrants from entering Canada. It reveals haunting stories of loss, despair and fear, as well as powerful examples of courage and perseverance despite incredible odds. 

 

Two children stand at one side of a table displaying fossil specimens, with one of them holding a large tooth. On the other side of the table a Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie staff person talks with them.Paleontology Pop-up
Earth History Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join members of the University of Manitoba’s Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie as they show off some specimens from their collection, their stories, and the research being done in our province. The Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie contains a collection of paleontological skeletons, fossils, and geological treasures. This is a rare chance to meet with representatives from one of Winnipeg’s hidden museum gems!

 

 

 

A young child sits at a low table playing with a magnetic fishing game as their parent and a Child Development Lab researcher observe and engage with them.Guest Scientists: Living Laboratory
Earth History Gallery – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how children’s minds work? Visit University of Manitoba researchers at their Living Laboratory in the Earth History Gallery. The Living Laboratory is an educational research experience where visitors of all ages can learn about the development of the human mind by participating in fun hands-on research studies and games. 

 

 

 

Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum: Pointillism
Arctic Gallery – 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Stop by and discover a new way to draw! Join Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum for a hands-on activity exploring the classic technique of pointillism. Inspired by Métis floral designs, use vibrant markers and distinct dots of color to see how patterns and shapes come together to create a full image.

 

A group of people sit in benches facing a large video screen framed with stone accenting. On the wall to the right of the screen, a variety of artifacts are mounted on display.Short Films in honour of National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month
Winnipeg Gallery Theatre – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us in the Winnipeg Gallery Theatre for a showcase of four short films provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada and the International Day of Pink.

Camp Morningstar (16 minutes)
ati-wîcahsin (It’s Getting Easier) (6 minutes)
National Indigenous People’s Day Documentary (4 minutes)
2S & Trans Visibility Day Documentary (3 minutes) 

Videos playing on rotation in a continuous loop. 

 

Planetarium

Planetarium, 4:30 pm – 8:15 pm

The exterior of the Planetarium dome in front of a starry night sky.

Discover Indigenous sky stories, interpretations, and connections to the night sky that have been shared for generations. Shows run every 45 minutes. 

4:30 pm: Legends of the Northern Sky 

5:15 pm: Ice Worlds  

6:00 pm: Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories  

6:45 pm: Legends of the Northern Sky  

7:30 pm: Ice Worlds 

8:15 pm: Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories

 

Science Gallery

Hands-on Fun in the Science Gallery
Science Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A child placing colourful pegs into the slots of a giant Lite Bright set embedded in a wall of the Science Gallery.

Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the Science Gallery. Learn about yourself and the world around you through entertaining hands-on activities where you become the scientist.

For kids 3 and under, explore our brand-new Toddler Treehouse! 

 

 

 

 

A student researcher going through a study activity with a child in the Explore Science Zone.Guest Scientists: Child Cognition and Learning Lab
Science Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Come visit researchers from the University of Winnipeg Child Development Labs! Children ages 3-7 years old are welcome to participate in our research exploring how children reason about counterintuitive events. Learn more about our on-campus studies exploring how children’s developing brains learn about math and numbers. All children are welcome to play math games and learn about science!

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