Ever since Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez enjoyed a private catered dinner aboard the Nonsuch last fall, the ship has held a special place in the couple’s hearts. They both signed a black Nonsuch T-shirt, in the hopes that funds raised from auctioning the item would benefit the Museum’s Nonsuch Conservation Project. The 17^th century replica ketch is in need of repairs to keep it accessible to future generations of Museum visitors.

Now is your chance to own this rare piece of Bieber/Gomez memorabilia, an extraordinary find for collectors, fans, and music buffs. Tickets for the raffle can be ordered here until 5 pm on Sunday, April 8th, 2012. Continue reading ‘Win a Nonsuch T-Shirt Signed by Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez’

Be sure to take in our new exhibits.

Our natural history curators worked together to create Colours in Nature, a new exhibit in our Discovery Room. Prepare to be amazed by the vivid colours of Mother Nature, on dazzling display via previously unseen items from our Natural History Collection. Continue reading ‘For a limited time only: two new great temporary exhibits’

Our winter hours are now in effect. We are open:

Tuesday to Friday                                           10:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday                                          11:00am – 5:00pm

** Please note that we are CLOSED on Mondays. Summer hours will resume in May.

The Manitoba Museum has just turned 40, and we’d like to thank you for sharing so many wonderful memories with us.

For a chance to win a Museum Family Membership and other great prizes, simply email a high-resolution photo of you and/or your family or friends in the Museum to contest@manitobamuseum.ca, along with a brief caption and contact information.

All applicable photographs will be shared on our Facebook fan page.

After submitting your photo, you will automatically be entered into the draw.  The contest will be open until October 28th, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Course Instructor Mike Jensen.

Our fall astronomy course is now sold out. The next course will be held in January 2012. To be placed on an email list to be informed what dates that course will take place, please email mjensen@manitobamuseum.ca. Registration for the winter session will begin on December 1.

Under the Planetarium dome, the skies are always clear, which makes it a perfect environment for teaching astronomy. Eyes to the Skies: A Beginner’s Journey Into Astronomy teaches adults all the basics of navigating the world above us.

Eyes to the Skies is a six-evening program that covers the basics of astronomy and navigating the night sky. Eyes to the Skies takes participants on an in-depth tour of the night sky, including constellations, planets, the moon and more.  Continue reading ‘Fall Astronomy Course SOLD OUT!’

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day (June 18^th) with us. We’ll have special highlight tours with an Aboriginal focus at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm, and tipi tours in the Grasslands Gallery from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Tours are free with regular Museum gallery admission.

 The Louis Riel Institute will present a display of bison hunting tools and activities in the Orientation Gallery from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

We also welcome you to an event we’re hosting with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.  Taking place at the Forks from 11 am until 5 pm on June 18, the celebration’s activities will appeal to a wide audience.  This community event will feature a historical interpretive area, where we will be doing tipi demonstrations and Aboriginal artefact interpretations.  Enjoy live music and an Aboriginal Marketplace with food and artisans.

Join us for tipi tours, artifact displays, and much more! Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with us on June 18th.

We’ll be offering special highlight tours with an Aboriginal focus at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm on Saturday, and tipi tours in the Grasslands Gallery from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Tours are free with regular Museum gallery admission. The Louis Riel Institute will present a display of bison hunting tools and activities in our Orientation Gallery from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

We also welcome you to an event we’re hosting with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Taking place at the Forks from 11 am until 5 pm on June 18, the celebration’s activities will appeal to a wide audience. This community event will feature a historical interpretive area, where we will be doing tipi demonstrations and Aboriginal artefact interpretations. Enjoy live music and an Aboriginal Marketplace with food and artisans.

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.

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’

Travel Back in Time to the Swingin’ Sixties at Our Mocktail Party

You won’t want to miss our fabulous Nuit Blanche program. On Saturday, October 1 from 9 pm until 1 am, our foyer will become a Mad Men-inspired mocktail party lounge. Travel back to the glamorous early 1960s with live jazz bands, vintage décor and a mocktail bar. All staff will be dressed in their best vintage Mad Men cocktail party clothes, and you’re encouraged to dress up and join in the fun. Continue reading ‘Join the “Madness” at The Manitoba Museum’s Nuit Blanche’