Legends of the Northern Sky – Planetarium Show

Embark on a journey with the Indigenous peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars. Alongside Ocek, the fisher, and his band of animal friends, audiences take a dangerous expedition south to retrieve summer and return it to the frozen north. To the Plains Cree, Ocek was forever running across the night sky, ensuring the arrival of summer after the cold, perilous…

Aurorae – Planetarium Show

Image: Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium The aurorae, or northern lights, are one of the most beautiful and mysterious sights in the night sky. Join us on an expedition to the Northwest Territories in northern Canada to see these shimmering curtains of light under pristine dark skies. We first see the northern lights as northern peoples have seen them for thousands of years, and appreciate their beautiful and varied forms. Aurorae…

DOME@HOME

Hosted by Planetarium astronomer Scott Young, Dome@Home brings the wonders of the universe to anyone with an internet connection. The show's content focuses on all of the celestial sights and special events that viewers can see over the next month.  This month we’ll focus on the upcoming partial eclipse of the Sun visible from Winnipeg on October 14, 2023! Learn when the solar eclipse is happening, what it is, and…

Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum

THREE DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AREAS  No tickets required. Capacity in Planetarium and Science Gallery is limited.  To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum is pleased to provide complimentary admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery and Planetarium from Saturday, September 30 to Monday, October 2. We invite guests to wear orange. Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum feature special, all-day programming…

WORLDS OF ICE – Planetarium Show

ICE: Precious, and vital. Embark on an extraordinary journey through Worlds of Ice this summer, a special new experience at our Planetarium! Wonder at the enchanting Arctic territories to the boundless frontiers of our mesmerizing solar system, as Beatrice Deer guides us through this awe-inspiring odyssey. Worlds of Ice delves into the profound interplay between humanity and the ever-shifting ice, a protean substance whose remarkable dynamics reverberate across the realms…

First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

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. Proudly supported by:   Check back monthly for upcoming...

PERFECT LITTLE PLANET – Planetarium Show

Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose?  This...

Manitoba Skies – Planetarium Show

Take a guided tour of Manitoba’s night sky. This live show, presented by our planetarium staff, highlights the constellations, planets, and celestial events that you can see on clear evenings, and answer your space questions.   Too much fun to choose just one! Save 25% when you bundle all 3 attractions.   Find showtimes and details about our other Planetarium shows, here.

Event Series Halloween Takeover 2023

Halloween Takeover 2023

Join us for our annual Halloween Takeover at the Manitoba Museum. Come in costume and discover fun-filled family Halloween activities throughout the Museum!   Follow Bailey the Bat through the Museum Galleries on a spooky scavenger hunt; sing along with an eerie and entertaining Halloween Planescarium show; and pose for a picture in front of one of our fun Halloween backdrops! Don’t miss out on this fiendishly fun Halloween experience for...

Now & Then: A Journey in Time

Now & Then: A Journey in Time is a program that encourages people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia and their care partners to explore the Manitoba Museum’s many collections. During four lively sessions led by a Museum Learning Facilitator, participants will explore old memories and create new ones through objects, activities, and stimulating discussions. Each session highlights one of the Museum’s distinct galleries. Now & Then is a joint...