Celebrate • Investigate • Initiate Change
Join us Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 for Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum for special programming which explores the important role water and ice play in life on Earth – influencing climate, shaping the lands, and sustaining and challenging people, plants, and animals.
Discover how ice and water shape our landscape and affect all live on Earth on a self-guided Explorer Trail through the Museum Galleries; join us in the Science Gallery to learn about the ocean and find out different ways you can take better care of our planet; and don’t forget to visit the Planetarium, where you’ll marvel at the similarities between space and the sea with our newest Planetarium show, Voyage of the Stars. Let’s learn how to keep our planet healthy together.
| Adult (18-64) | Senior (65+) | Youth (3-17) or with Student ID | Children under 3 | Museum Members | Indigenous Peoples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $21 | $18 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Skip the Box Office and buy your tickets in advance!
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Museum Galleries
Self-guided Earth Days Trail
Pick up a guide and follow the Earth Days Trail through the Museum Galleries, leading you to discover special videos and exhibit content you may not have noticed before. Stops along the Trail highlight the power of water and ice to shape our landscape, create habitats, influence our climate, and sustain and challenge Manitoba plants and animals.
Winnipeg Gallery Theatre
The Lake Winnipeg Project: Poplar River
This film by Kevin Settee explores the special connection that Poplar River First Nation has to the lands and waters surrounding their community. Poplar River community members Sophia Rabliauskas and Clint Bittern share their perspectives on the importance and intergenerational responsibility of protecting the lands and waters in their territory for generations to come.
10 minutes in duration, playing on a loop
Planetarium
Daily show schedule:
11:00 am – Voyage of the Stars: A Sea and Space Adventure
12:30 pm – Worlds of Ice
1:45 pm – Voyage of the Stars: A Sea and Space Adventure
3:00 pm – Worlds of Ice
Voyage of the Stars: A Sea and Space Adventure
Follow two “stars” – starfish Astéria and shooting star Stella – on an exciting quest under the oceans. Designed for young viewers, this film offers authentic underwater visuals that will enchant audiences of all ages.
Special showing for Earth Days only! Worlds of Ice
Embark on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole. Narrated by Beatrice Deer, this one-of-a-kind experience explores the two-way relationship between humans and ice.
Science Gallery
Climate Hero Pop-up Activity: Warming Waters and Changing Climate
Explore Science Zone, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Every day is Earth Day! Join us for a pop-up activity and learn about the different ways you can take better care of our planet!
The ocean plays an important role in everything we do, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. It even affects the weather! We all need a healthy ocean to survive. Let’s learn how climate change affects our oceans and what we can do to help them stay healthy. Come join us for a fun and educational demo!
Skip the Box Office and buy your tickets in advance!