Celebrate all things winter this holiday season!
Did you miss watching one of our Pyjama Days @ Home programs live? Watch the recording below!
SUNDAY, December 26 @ 2 pm
Welcome to Pyjama Days @ Home!
MONDAY, December 27 @ 2 pm
What’s new at the Musuem?
TUESDAY, December 28 @ 2 pm
LIVE from the Science Gallery: Static and Ice!
WEDNESDAY, December 29 @ 2 pm
Eyes to the Arctic Virtual Tour
Come on a virtual tour of our Arctic and Subarctic Gallery!
We will learn about much loved Arctic animals such as polar bears and caribou, and look at examples of flora, fauna, clothing, and tools that originate up North.
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THURSDAY, December 30 @ 2 pm
LIVE from the Science Gallery: Sound Science
Don’t you just love science experiments!
Join us for a virtual exploration of some of our favourite hands-on science exhibits, and watch exciting demonstrations LIVE from the Science Gallery! Today we will discover how sound works with a visit to the sound dishes, and by making oobleck dance!
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FRIDAY, December 31 @ 10 am
Nonsuch Virtual Tour
Join us virtually on Zoom for a New Year’s Eve visit to the Nonsuch. We’ll explore the ship and answer your questions about this full-sized ship live at 10 am on Friday, December 31.
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SATURDAY, January 1 @ 2 pm
Birds, Birds, Birds! Virtual Pop-Up Program
Join us for a pop-up program all about birds!
We will take a virtual trip to Manitoba’s grasslands and visit our new exhibition all about Whitewater Lake. Come and hear about some of the amazing birds that you can find in this famous birding hotspot.
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SUNDAY, January 2 @ 11 pm to January 3 @ 2 am
Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Cancelled due to cloudy skies.
MONDAY January 3 @ 2 pm
LIVE from the Science Gallery: Gravity!
Don’t you just love science experiments!
Join us for a virtual exploration of some of our favourite hands-on science exhibits, and watch exciting demonstrations LIVE from the Science Gallery! Today, we will discover gravity and forces through Black Holes and a visit to the pulley station.
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TUESDAY, January 4 @ 2 pm
Northern Brassworks Video Premier: Music for Trumpet Ensemble
We are pleased to present the premier of a recording of a concert done as part of our Northern Brassworks series. This program features music for trumpet ensemble: four quartets and one duet.
The Northern Brassworks project was made possible with assistance from a University of Manitoba Creative Works Grant, to encourage the creation and performance of chamber music for brass, primarily by Manitoba composers and performers.
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WEDNESDAY, January 5 @ 2 pm
Little Narwhal Returns!
Little Narwhal is back, and he is excited to show us around his favourite Museum Galleries! This special virtual tour is the perfect afternoon activity for our youngest Museum friends. Get ready to sing, dance, and play as we explore the Museum through the eyes of Little Narwhal.
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THURSDAY, January 6 @ 7 PM
[email protected]
The skies of winter can be so dark and clear – and so cold! On this week’s [email protected], we’ll share some tips on how to make your winter skywatching more comfortable. From hats and boots to indoor observing, we’ll cover all the ways you can observe the sky through the long winter nights.
Plus, Mercury joins the evening planets, while Venus disappears into the sun’s glare; an update on SpaceX’s new Starship reusable rocket; and other cool space stuff.
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FRIDAY, January 7 @ 2 pm
Save the Lake!
Lake Winnipeg has been named as one of the most endangered lakes in the world, and is on the verge of becoming a “dead” lake within a decade. In this virtual interactive program, you’ll learn what the ingredients are for a healthy lake. Explore how humans interact with the lake and the unintended consequences of those actions. Learn about the many things we can do to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.
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SATURDAY, January 8 @ 2 pm
LIVE from the Science Gallery: Electricity
Don’t you just love science experiments!
Join us for a virtual exploration of some of our favourite hands-on science exhibits, and watch exciting demonstrations LIVE from the Science Gallery! Today we will discover electricity through Jacob’s Ladder, the hand battery, and a visit to our beloved Race Track!
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SUNDAY January 9 @ 2 pm
LIVE from the Science Gallery: Fun with Balloons
Don’t you just love science experiments!
Join us for a virtual exploration of some of our favourite hands-on science exhibits, and watch exciting demonstrations LIVE from the Science Gallery! We’ll feature our favourite balloon experiments, use super cool liquid nitrogen, and take a trip inside one of our most memorable exhibits, the MATRIX!
Try an at-home science experiment!
Melting Snowball Race Experiment (click for full instructions)
Salt and Pepper Balloon Experiment (click for full instructions)
Winter Break programming is generously supported by Travel Manitoba.
