It’s the 100th anniversary of the world’s first planetarium show! Join Scott Young, our Manitoba Museum Planetarium Astronomer, in the theatre to learn a bit more about how our Planetarium works to show audiences the Universe.
Have you ever stopped to watch a short film at the Allen Theatre in the Winnipeg 1920 Cityscape? Affectionately referred to as “The Charlie Chaplin Theatre” in “The Old Town”, like many businesses in the Cityscape, the theatre actually represents a real place in 1920 Winnipeg!
Join Erin in this video to learn more about the Allen Theatre.
What do our conservators do when there isn’t a box the right size to fit a particular artifact? They make one of course! These custom boxes are designed to fit each item perfectly, supporting its conservation for years to come. In this video, join Assistant Conservator Estelle in the lab to learn how she makes these precise pieces.
Zara Nelsova was known as the Queen of the Cello, but did you know she was from Winnipeg? Learn more about the life of this famous cellist and get a close look at three of her performance gowns in Cortney’s latest video.
Happy Earth Day! Renewable energy is critical to having a healthy planet. Here in Manitoba we have a lot of rivers and stream, which we harness to create hydroelectricity! But how does it work?
Join Mike in the Science Gallery to watch a demo with our hydroelectric generator.
The immersive dioramas at the Manitoba Museum are many people’s favourite part of the Museum. Did you know that five of the classic dioramas were designed and painted by iconic Canadian artist Clarence Tillenius?
Learn more about his process in this video with Erin.
What goes into preparing a fossil between when it’s found in the field and when it ends up on display or being used for research? In this video, join Fossil Preparator Urgon in the lab to see some of the tools he uses to reveal fossils like the ones on display in our galleries.
When we’re travelling, we may use a compass and map, a GPS, or the position of the sun to guide us home. But how do animals do it?
Join Corinne in this video to learn about the sixth sense of a bee and how it works as internal compass for them while they travel around their world.
It’s Indigenous Languages Day!
In this video, Tashina brings us an update on our upcoming language game, Anishinaabemowin with Amik, and shares some of the images that have been created for it by local artist Micaela Gilbert. To challenge herself, she’s sharing this update in the Anishinaabe language, which she has been learning.
We can’t wait to share this game with you all!
With the Hudson’s Bay Company being in the news quite a lot lately, some people have expressed concern for the objects in the Hudson’s Bay Company Museum Collection. Join Dr. Amelia Fay in the HBC Gallery to learn a bit more about how this collection came to be here at the Manitoba Museum!
