Keeping Time: The Art and Heritage of Mennonite Clocks, provides an in-depth look into the craft and art of Mennonite clocks transported by immigrants to the Americas over the last two centuries.
Join us April 20 & 21 for Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum as we explore ways we can work together to combat climate change with special programming in the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.
Community leaders James Cohen and Linda McGarva-Cohen will share the honours at the 2024 Tribute Gala, with proceeds supporting the Manitoba Museum's Access for All community initiative.
This workshop will explore the practice of preparing, dying and working with quills. In this experience, you will work with quills to create your own decorative pendant.
This program explores parenting throughout time on Turtle Island, with an in-depth look at parenting and birthing practises, coming-of age-ceremonies, and how traditional Indigenous parenting is being revitalized.
Join us at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall for Bill Nye’s all-new live stage show, “The End is Nye," followed by a Q&A session hosted by the Manitoba Museum's very own Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young!
The much anticipated first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is expected to occur the week of June 1. In this special Dome@Home livestream, we’ll cover the launch live!
The next flight of Starship is scheduled, and we'll cover the launch live in a special Dome@Home livestream! Join host Scott Young for commentary and coverage of the launch.
We are thrilled to announce that we are holding an Indigenous Artist Market at the Manitoba Museum to honour and celebrate Indigenous History Month! Join us for our 1st Annual Indigenous Artist Market, featuring incredible Indigenous vendors.
All Manitoba Museum Members are invited to join us for the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5 pm.
Don't miss new planetarium show 'We Are Guardians,' a highly immersive, leading-edge look at the role of satellites in orbit around Earth!
Join us on June 22 and 23 to hear the incredible and inspiring stories of eight women who made the journey to begin a new life in Canada, as told through their own eyes and in their own words.
From July 1 to 13, save 25% on a unique selection of Manitoba Museum merchandise, locally made goods, inspiring gifts, souvenirs, and more at the Museum Shop!
Keep it cool this summer and enjoy family fun at the Manitoba Museum with hands-on activities and engaging programming daily throughout July & August.
Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons!
Join us to hear about Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen's experiences and to learn about Canada’s role in space research and travel.
To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum is pleased to provide complimentary admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery and Planetarium from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, September 30.
Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Halloween Takeover. Come in costume and experience fun-filled family Halloween activities throughout the Museum!
In this one-hour artist talk, Cynthia Boehm will be discussing her extensive research into recreating her great-grandmother’s beadwork. The presentation will include a display of beadwork brought out of collections storage which will be shared with participants in the HBC laboratory.
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day with us! Teachers, teacher candidates, and homeschooling parents are invited to visit the Manitoba Museum for FREE as a thank you for your support.
Learn how to make your own pair of dentalium earrings in our upcoming one-day workshop with artist Harmony Lynxleg. All materials are provided, and this workshop includes a Behind-the-Scenes artifact showcase.
Thank you for your interest in Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon: The Planetarium Experience in the Planetarium. It's been a delight to share this show with you. The final run is now SOLD OUT.
Discover how Canada is helping take humans forward… To the Moon! Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
Experience the joy of the holiday season at the Manitoba Museum Shop Winter Pop-Up! For three weekends in December, visit our shop in Festival Hall to discover unique gifts, special sales, and festive fun.
All Manitoba Museum Memberships are 25% off until January 5, 2025. Become a Member or renew early and SAVE!
Pyjama Days are back! The weather outside might be frightful, but the Manitoba Museum is the place for a warm and cozy Winter Break.
Ring in the New Year with the Manitoba Museum’s first ever Bead-A-Thon! Whether you’re an expert beader, a keen learner, or have never held a needle, this exciting fundraising event welcomes all to share in the joy of beadwork.
This one of a kind show is a timeless fable of courage, generosity and renewal. 'The Longest Night' explores the concept that winter is a time for Earth to rest, waiting for new growth in the spring.
Join us for a special Member-only event celebrating our beloved Members. Connect with fellow Museum Members, and celebrate with family and friends!
Join us for the latest session of Collections for Community to help increase community access to the Museum’s Anthropology and HBC Museum Collections and make connections with local artists and makers.
Join us for a high quality and timely presentation and Q&A with two scientists and researchers from the brand new Churchill Marine Observatory and upgraded William Kennedy Research Vessel.
From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, take a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
The aurorae, or northern lights, are one of the most beautiful and mysterious sights in the night sky. Using the latest science, 'Aurorae' explores the connection between solar activity and northern lights.
How do you spot a fake? Stefan Simon, director of the Rathgen Research Laboratory, takes you inside the world of art crime—where science meets mystery. Join us for this FREE presentation.
This exhibit celebrates the beauty and resilience of the Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO).
Spring Break is back at the Manitoba Museum! Enjoy a week full of family-friendly activities, a brand-new Planetarium show, and fun and interactive science!
Learn how to make your own pair of beaded, fur trimmed moccasins with artist Gloria Beckman. This three session workshop will also include a behind the scene experience in the Manitoba Museum Collection.
Join us for a public presentation by Dr. Philipp Budka, a sociocultural anthropologist at the University of Vienna. This is a FREE event.
Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of The Honourable Murray Sinclair at the 2025 Tribute Gala. This celebratory evening will recognize his outstanding contributions to justice, reconciliation, and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge and cultures in Canada.
Join us for special programming which explores the important role water and ice play in life on Earth - influencing climate, shaping the lands, and sustaining and challenging people, plants, and animals.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Worlds of Ice! Wonder at the enchanting Arctic territories to the boundless frontiers of our mesmerizing solar system, as Beatrice Deer guides us through this awe-inspiring odyssey.
Dome@Home brings the wonders of the universe to anyone with an internet connection! This monthly livestream focuses on all of the celestial sights and special events that viewers can see during the next month.
Join us on the First Friday evening of every month for free general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.
Embark on a journey with the Indigenous peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars.
Explore unusual artifacts, hand-selected from our vaults for their unique qualities, including an 11lb Giant Puffball mushroom, a gloriously gaudy bison horn chair from the 1880s, a 500 BCE Archaic period wine pitcher, and more!
This live show, presented by our Planetarium staff, highlights the constellations, planets, and celestial events that you can see on clear evenings, and answer your space questions.
This family-friendly adventure follows starfish Astéria and shooting star Stella on an exciting quest under the oceans. Astéria introduces Stella to the diversity of marine species, while Stella shares about Earth, the Moon, and the Sun.
Narrated by Hayley Atwell, this planetarium show features amazing scenes of places never before seen, gathered by key space missions that culminated with ground-breaking discoveries.
Receive weekly updates on Museum events, exhibitions, and updates straight to your inbox!
Explore Manitoba’s rich history, nature, and science with an all-access year-long Membership that will leave you in awe.
See Membership Benefits
