Spring Break is back at the Manitoba Museum! March 29 through April 6, the Manitoba Museum is the place to be, with a week full of hands-on activities, a brand-new Planetarium show, and fun and interactive science!
Join us on a journey through time and across Manitoba in the Museum Galleries. Explore a trail of fascinating finds in the Galleries you might not otherwise see and investigate a variety of hands-on, pop-up activities happening all week – examine fossils millions of years old, touch furs and learn about the animals they came from, experience old fashioned technologies, and more.
Our brand-new Planetarium show, Voyage of the Stars, premiers Saturday, March 29! This family-friendly adventure follows two “stars” – a starfish and a shooting star – as they explore the world above and below the waves and uncover the similarities between space and the sea! Audience favorite Edge of Darkness also returns, with a deeper look at some of the most mysterious places in our solar system: dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and even Pluto, which orbits the Sun at the “edge of darkness”.
Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the Science Gallery. Learn about the world around you through entertaining hands-on activities where you become the scientist.
| 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 |
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Museum Galleries
Five Senses Explorer Trail
Museum Galleries – 10 am to 4 pm
Examine objects in the Museum Galleries by doing more than just looking at them! Use all your senses – sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste – to explore the Museum Galleries and get to know some incredible artifacts and specimens in our Five Senses Explorer Trail.
Hands-on Activities
Museum Galleries – 10 am to 4 pm
Explore a variety of pop-up, hands-on activities happening throughout the week – examine fossils that are millions of years old, touch furs and learn about the animals they came from, experience old fashioned technologies and more!
Planetarium
Daily show schedule:
10:30 am – Voyage of the Stars
11:45 am – Edge of Darkness
12:30 pm – Voyage of the Stars
2:00 pm – Edge of Darkness
3:00 pm – Voyage of the Stars
NEW! Voyage of the Stars
Premiering on Saturday, March 29, this family-friendly adventure follows two “stars” – starfish Astéria and shooting star Stella – as they embark on an exciting quest under the oceans. During their journey, Astéria introduces Stella to the fascinating diversity of marine species, while Stella shares her knowledge about Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. Gradually, they realize the magical connection that ties underwater life to the vastness of space. This film, designed for young viewers, offers authentic underwater visuals that will enchant audiences of all ages.
Show Length: 35 minutes
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness features amazing scenes of places rarely seen, gathered by key space missions that culminated with groundbreaking discoveries in 2015. Experience a spectacular flight through the great cliffs on comet 67P, a close look at the fascinating bright “lights” on Ceres, and the first ever close-ups of dwarf binary planet Pluto and its moons. Narrated by Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Show Length: 25 minutes
Science Gallery
Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the 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!
Paper Pilots
Explore Science Zone – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Make a plane and test your aim at our Paper Pilots pop-up activity in the Explore Science Zone! Design your own paper plane and experiment with different features like added weight, elevons, and wing angle to control your flight and swoop through the hoop at the end of the runway. Whether or not it’s your first time folding, we’ll help you take to the sky and learn a few tricks along the way.
Skip the Box Office and buy your tickets in advance!