Manitoba Museum Exhibit Wins at International Animation Festival

Ever since Ancient Seas was launched this spring in the Museum’s Earth History Gallery, it’s been a huge hit with visitors and critics alike.

The animated undersea observatory won top honours for Best Scientific Visualization at the Red Stick International Animation Festival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana last week. It also won the Red Stick International Animation Festival 2010 Sci-An Awards for excellence in scientific animation in the Natural Science category.

 The exhibit was selected as WHERE Magazine’s choice for the province’s top attraction in 2010. Continue reading ‘Ancient Seas Takes Top Honours’

Thanks to everyone who attended our 40^th Anniversary celebrations. Our first staff and volunteer reunion on November 12^th was a great success, with former employees traveling from as far away as Hong Kong to be reunited with their “Museum family”. Over 200 people reconnected, enjoyed live music and great food. A good time was had by all!

We launched our newest publication, Manitoba Treasures, at our Community Celebration on November 17th. (Manitoba Treasures is available through the Museum Shop.) Over 100 people enjoyed gallery tours, met our curators, and “ate” the Nonsuch. Minister Jim Rondeau and Acting Deputy Mayor Paula Havixbeck spoke on behalf of the province and city, respectively.