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First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
February 2 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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Check back monthly for upcoming special programming!
Friday, May 3:
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month! Join us in the Planetarium for sky stories from across Asia, and in the Winnipeg Gallery Theatre for a series of short films telling stories of the Ong family, who recently donated to the Museum.
Stories from the Collection – The Ong Family Collection
Winnipeg Gallery Theatre, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Videos played in a continuous loop
In this series of short films, Thomas Rempel-Ong talks about an eclectic set of items from his family’s history that were recently donated to the Museum. Over multiple generations, the Ong family migrated from Mainland China to Hong Kong and Canada. Discover their stories through fascinating artifacts, photographs, and documents.
Button Making with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
Welcome Gallery, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Come colour and create your own Manitoba Museum button to take home! Head over to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries table to check out the endless possibilities.
Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator
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.
Planetarium
Planetarium, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, explore the constellations and sky stories from China, India, Japan, and Korea. Shows run every half hour beginning at 4:30 pm. Last show starts at 8:30 pm.
Hands-on Fun in the Science Gallery
Science Gallery, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in Science Gallery. Learn about yourself and the world around you through entertaining hands-on activities where you become the scientist. Check out fan favourites such as the Matrix (mirror room), the pulley chairs, and the racetrack!
Guest Scientists: Living Laboratory
Science Gallery – Explore Science Zone, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Ever wondered how children’s minds work? Visit University of Manitoba researchers at their Living Laboratory in the Science 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.
