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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Discovery Room & Welcome Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Featuring objects representing the 34 Southern Chiefs’ Organization member Nations, this exhibition is a celebration of the past, present, and future. The objects on display exemplify the beauty and resilience of the Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization.
Science Gallery, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Every exhibit in the Science Gallery is yours to touch, feel, and interact with as a scientist, engineer, or wide-eyed explorer. Play with illusions, test the laws of gravity, or dive into our one-of-a-kind Lake Winnipeg simulator. Hands-on, interactive learning will spark your imagination and challenge your mind.
Earth History Gallery – 5:00 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.
Planetarium, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Get a live tour of the night skies in the mosquito-free environment of the Planetarium! Discover constellations, planets, and the Milky Way. Shows run every half hour beginning at 4:30 pm. Last show is at 8:30 pm.
Welcome Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lights, Camera, Action! Capture your museum memories at the MBLL 360° photobooth located in the Welcome Gallery. Showcase your dance moves, silly poses, or thrilling actions, as a state-of-the-art 360° photobooth captures every angle of fun!
Auditorium – 6:00pm/7:00pm/8:00pm
Curious about the real science behind the Star Wars films? Join us for a special screening of the second episode of the 2005 miniseries, “The Science of Star Wars.” This miniseries dives into real world examples of what you see in the popular films. Runtime – 45 minutes.