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Answer to a 10-year-old Mystery Found at the Manitoba Museum

knivesNew Artifacts Donated to Social History Collection Have Interesting Stories To Tell

Two fascinating cutting implements, both made of brass but used in very different ways, were recently donated to our Social History collection. By coincidence, a third donation, was a book that laid out the conditions under which one of these tools was to be used. All three items came from individuals with a long history at The Manitoba Museum. Continue reading ‘Answer to a 10-year-old Mystery Found at the Manitoba Museum’

Winter Clearance Sale at the Manitoba Museum

inukEnjoy special deals on the Museum Shop’s exclusive Inuk outerwear collection, which will be discounted at 50% off throughout the month while quantities last.

Featuring quality products for the Nordic climate, Inuk keeps the spirit of Inuit ancestral traditions alive. From women’s t-shirts to parkas, fleece jackets, wrap shawls, hand muffs, toques and mitts, visit us when you want to keep warm in style. Continue reading ‘Winter Clearance Sale at the Manitoba Museum’

Ancient Pottery: Piecing Together our Past

potteryvOur current Discovery Room exhibit allows you to step into the shoes of an archaeologist.

Imagine 12 puzzles jumbled together with most of the pieces missing. Then imagine you have no picture to use as a guide. Welcome to the world of an archaeologist working with pottery.

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Curator Helps Researchers Fill in the Blanks

researchersMany people think of us as a fantastic place to spend the day with family and friends, but behind the scenes are a talented team of curators who are consistently adding to what we know about our history, geography, ecology, and environment. The groundbreaking research conducted at The Manitoba Museum has won a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, set fossil records back millions of years, and uncovered new species. Due to this success, our curators are highly respected by other institutions as experts in their fields.

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