Posted on: Tuesday October 22, 2013
We’ve got a lot going on at The Manitoba Museum these days, Trees of Life recently opened, WRAPPED: The Mummy of Pesed will open on October 25, but with all this excitement part of me really feels for our permanent exhibits. I know, exhibits don’t have feelings so there is probably no jealousy brewing between the old exhibits and new, but I’ve always been torn between my beloved treasures and the new shiny things put before me. Think back to when you got a new toy/book/car/fancy electronic device, did you ever feel bad for your older ones? No? Just me then…
Fortunately Museum staff have come up with just the right thing to help me cope with these feelings of betrayal, a month-long celebration of one of everyone’s favourite museum treasures: the Nonsuch!
November is Love Thy Nonsuch month, presented by Gendis Inc.
Why November? Well, November 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of her arrival here at The Manitoba Museum!
Anyone who loves the ship should be sure to keep your weekends open for these exciting events:
- Public talks every Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm in the Nonsuch Gallery
- Nonsuch tours, including access to the often off-limits hold area
- Costumed interpreters throughout the Nonsuch Gallery interpreting the fur trade era
All programming is included with regular admission to the Museum Galleries!
I will be opening up the celebrations with a public talk on the history of the Nonsuch on November 2, at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend and I promise to keep you enthralled by the fascinating history of the original ship that helped set the fur trade in motion. It’s not just a pretty pirate-ship look-alike, its got a story of its own to tell!
So after you’ve come down to see Trees of Life and WRAPPED make a plan to come back, bring the whole family, and get (re)acquainted with your Nonsuch.
Can’t make it down but still want to show your love? Why not Adopt an Artifact!
We’ve recently added a number of items from the Nonsuch that you could symbolically “adopt” and help support our conservation efforts to keep this beauty for generations to come! Click here to see what’s up for adoption.
Image: Don’t forget to say hello to the shallop too!
