Museum
One hour guided tour of the Museum
Galleries. Travel the province from north to south
in the Museum's eight galleries and explore the history
and environment of Manitoba from the arctic coast to the
southern prairie grasslands.
Planetarium
30-40 minute Planetarium presentation, with time allotted
for
questions and discussion. Visitors to the Planetarium
become intrepid astronomical explorers embarking on a
voyage of discovery from yesterday to tomorrow...and beyond.
Science
Gallery
An entertaining hour in the Science
Gallery. Visitors are encouraged
to explore science, technology and illusion. Nearly 100
exhibits encourage experimentation and discovery in an
entertaining and
highly interactive environment.
The
Great Canadian Fur Trade Tour
Designed for groups, this behind-the-scenes tour takes
visitors through 300 years of Canada's rich and colourful
history. The voyage begins in the world-renowned Nonsuch
Gallery where you board a full-size replica 17th century
ship. The journey moves into the early and mid-19th century
Manitoba in the Hudson's Bay Company Gallery, where you
will explore the incredible lives of the people of the
fur trade. The tour concludes with a talk by a Museum
expert and a special look at the Hudson's Bay Company
Museum Collection and Storage Facility.
This tour brings to life the incredible
impact this 300-year period had on Canada's development,
and inspires
visitors to discover the fur trade in a unique and memorable
setting.
Customized packages arranged with
72 hours notice.
Bringing
the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery to Life
The
Manitoba Museum has partnered with Morris Sorenson,
The Urban Naturalist, to offer a special tour
through the new Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery, followed
by an exploration of the parklands/ mixed woods region
right here in the city!
Join Sorenson as he takes
you through the Gallery, which showcases the diversity
of southern Manitoba.
Then he will lead you into the Assiniboine Forest to discover
the plant and animal life of this diverse region. Every
visit is sure to turn up something new and interesting.
Museum
The
Great Canadian Fur Trade Tour
