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Spring Break
Family Drop-In For Fun March 29-April 6 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Break can be a long week for parents and caregivers. It's hard to keep kids safe, busy and entertained seven days a week! MCM offers family-friendly programming all week. Visit the museum between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and have fun with your young ones! Every day includes:
Alphabet Soup on Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Winnipeg Parrot Club on Friday, April 4, 12:30-4 p.m. Mr. Mark on Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. We are extending our hours March 31-April 4. The museum and Shop will be open 9:30- 6:00. |
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Dream Gallery
MCM's newest gallery displaying children's artwork on the Mezzanine. Open for viewing Monday-Friday. The Manitoba Children's Museum is excited to present new artwork from the grade one and two students at Ecole Van Walleghem School. Pictures and sculptures will be featured in the Dream Gallery as of March 25, 2008. A big thank you to all of the artists for their hard work! |
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New AirWorks exhibit in the Live Wire Gallery!
AirWorks is MCM's newest permanent exhibit. Send balls and scarves through 100 feet of tubing and watch where they'll come out! Discover whether you can make the objects follow different paths with the diverter boxes. See which objects move faster than others and how many can move at once. AirWorks is an action-filled science and sensory exhibit that encourages open-ended experimentation with a variety of objects. Form your own theories and test them out! |
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Rogers 12th Annual Build For Kids Golf
Tournament
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Bridges Golf Course Don't miss this chance to spend a day on the links at Bridges! Now you can have fun golfing and support the Manitoba Children's Museum at the same time. Become a sponsor, register a team, or join as an individual. The tournament will be Texas Scramble format and have a shotgun start. Your registration fee includes a hot lunch, buffet dinner, registration gift, green fees, power cart, use of the driving range, all contests and team prizes. Space is limited, so register soon to avoid disappointment. Register by April 15 and you will automatically be entered in the Early Bird Draw for a round of golf for 4 at Bridges Golf Course. Come and join us - the best part is you don't have to be a pro to support the kids! For more information on registration or sponsorship, contact Erin Kangas at 924-4005, email ekangas@childrensmuseum.comor visit our website www.childrensmuseum.com to download a registration form. |
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MCM visits St. Vital
Shopping
Centre
Monday, March 31 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. We'll be at St. Vital Shopping Centre beside the Play Park to kick-off Spring Break. Learn about our newest birthday party theme, our Much More Munsch exhibit , new school programs, Summer Day Camps and so much more while your kids are making spectacular Spring crafts! Join the St. Vital Centre Kids Club and enter to win your very own Exclusive Birthday Party with us! You will also enjoy special savings on Kids Club days at the museum. Visit the Customer Service Centre at St. Vital Centre to learn more. |
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Manitoba Book Week
April 21-24 In partnership with the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers, the Manitoba Children's Museum will host four interactive workshops for school groups. Lundi, le 21 Avril, 10h00 Venez lire and jouer avec France Adams, auteur de "Regarde par-ci! Regarde par-là! Regarde partout!" (Les Editions des Plaines). Elle nous racontra des histories de son répertoire "La magie des histories racontées" où les jeunes seront transportés dans un monde où tout est imagé. Ce programme est adapté pour la première année et la deuxième année. Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. Desirée Gillespie grew up immersed in the lifestyle of a traditional Métis family, surrounded by the beauty of the culture that would ultimately shape her values and beliefs. A Journey Through the Circle of Life focuses on the units on family, the environment and Métis Studies. This program is designed for Grades 1 to 3. Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. Join Linda Ducharme for an interactive workshop that covers all aspects of storytelling. Linda Ducharme is a trained Reading Recovery teacher, writer and illustrator. She will tailor this workshop to your class, engaging them in fun activities and lively discussions using her recent titles: The Bannock Book and Pepere Played the Fiddle. This program is designed for Grades 2 to 4. Thursday, April 24, 1:30 p.m. Demetra Hajidiacos will be here offering a Drama Workshop to help your students develop their theatrical skills. Using techniques from her book Acting Alone: A Drama Teacher's Monologue Survival Guide Kit, students will be introduced to character development and learn how to apply these concepts to any role or improvised performance. This program is designed for Grades 4 to 6. Programs must be booked in advance. Call 924-4004 Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. |
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Mini Mondays
Mondays are special days at the Manitoba Children's Museum. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday, we plan themed crafts and activities that are designed with our preschool visitors in mind. Storytimes are at 11:30 and 1:30 in the foyer. Celebrate the arrival of Spring in April and May before Mini Mondays take a break for the summer. April 7: Rock Stars April 14: Day on the Farm April 21: Earth Day April 28: Things that Fly! May 5: Mother's Day May 12: Manitoba Birthday Party |
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Rogers Movie Nights Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Grab a snack and settle in for the show! April 5: Enchanted Running Time: 107 mins. Rated G Follow the beautiful princess Giselle as she goes on an enchanted journey! When she is banished from her magical homeland, Giselle finds herself in New York and must learn to cope with her new life. Can she find a storybook romance outside her enchanted land? April 12: Alvin and the Chipmunks Running Time: 91 mins. Rated G Alvin and the Chipmunks are back and better than ever! Come join Alvin, Simon and Theodore as they sing and dance their way through this entertaining film! April 19:My Friends Tigger and Pooh: Friendly Trails Running Time: 72 mins. Rated G Join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and the whole gang as they laugh, play and discover fun new mysteries in the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood! This new Winnie the Pooh tale celebrates the magic of friendship and the happiness that comes from helping others. There is sure to be lots of surprises along the way! April 26:Mulan Running Time: 88 mins. Rated G A brave Chinese girl disguises herself as a boy and takes her elderly father's place in the Chinese army. Mulan earns the respect of her comrades and becomes one of China's greatest heroes! Please note that movie titles are subject to availability. Parental discretion is advised. All movies are free with museum admission. Call 924-4000 for more information. |
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Much More Munsch
World Premiere February 2- September 1, 2008 Clang, Clang, Rattle-Bing-Bang... The Manitoba Children's Museum is making noise with Much More Munsch, our new travelling exhibit based on the books of celebrated children's author Robert Munsch. For the past twenty years, Robert Munsch has created a distinctive method of imagining, developing and telling his stories. His books are the outcomes of a dynamic creative process. This 1,200 sq.ft. bilingual exhibit welcomes kids into Robert Munsch's home, encourages them to explore his world and discover their own creative abilities. Mix and match words, phrases, scenes and sounds and discover the art of storytelling. Perform for your friends and family. Stomp your way to Mortimer's room. Get Thomas into his snowsuit. Create your own cast of characters. Be one of the first to read and hear unpublished stories. It's fiction! It's fun! It's fantastic! It's the Much More Munsch world premiere! For ages 12 and under. Included with museum admission. Accompanying School Programs: I Want to be a Storyteller: Preschool-Grade 3 (3 versions) Writer's Workshop: Grades 4- 6 Call 924- 4004 or email schools@childrensmuseum.com for program details. Much More Munsch is presented by Friesen's and generously supported by the RBC Foundation, Premiere Van Lines, The Department of Canadian Heritage and The Winnipeg Foundation. |
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Eager for a rewarding summer volunteer
experience?
Consider the Volunteer Program at the Manitoba
Children's Museum!
The Manitoba Children's Museum depends on volunteers to enhance the experience of our visitors and program participants. The volunteer experience provides an excellent opportunity to develop communication, leadership and other employment- related skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible volunteers play a crucial role in the success of our summer programs. Orientation to the museum and training in specific areas will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering at the Manitoba Children's Museum this summer, there are two paths from which to choose. 1. Summer Program Volunteers Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and prepared to commit to at least 8 hours a week for at least 3 weeks. Foyer Activities Creation Station / Face Painting / Cotton Candy / T- Shirt Spinner Monday, June 30 - Friday, August 29 7 days / week 12:00 - 4:00 pm Exhibit Activities (Much More Munsch ) Friday, June 29 - Friday, August 31 7 days / week 9:30 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Gallery Activities Friday, June 29 - Friday, August 31 Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week 12:00 - 4:00 pm 2. Volunteer Counselors - Summer Day Camp Volunteers Please contact the Volunteer Resources Manager (at 924-4002) if you are at least 15 years of age and prepared to: complete the MCM volunteer application process, attend MCM and volunteer counselor orientations (dates TBA), and will contribute at least eight hours of volunteer time prior to beginning the volunteer counselor program. For all enquiries, contact Lynn Silver at 924- 4002 or lsilver@childrensmuseum.com. |
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Shop at MCM
If you're taking a road trip, going on a plane or simply looking for things to keep your kids busy over Spring Break, you'll find great ideas in Shop. Travel Games Miniature versions of all the favourites that fit in your child's backpack: Connect Four, Hungry Hippo, Perfection, Lite Brite and more! Activity Books Connect the Dots, Can you see the Difference, Magic Erase and other solo games that challenge the mind and capture their interest With the arrival our our new exhibit, Much More Munsch, Shop has more Robert Munsch titles than you can imagine! Find all your favourites and some books you may not have read. Titles are available in English and French. SIGG bottles We're freshly stocked with SIGG bottles ranging in size from 0.3L to 1L with cute, wild and beautiful designs. These stainless steel bottles are considered the safer, greener and cooler way to hydrate and contain none of the chemicals used in polycarbonate plastics that have come under scrunity and are under review by the Canadian government (Maclean's, Oct.07). Envirosax Join the latest craze in environmentally friendly shopping/tote bags: Envirosax. Shop has a dozen designs to choose from- retro, contemporary, classic and more. The're washable and fold to fit in your purse! Shop also offers birthday party goodie bags in five different themes and gift certificates in any denomination! Your Purchase Counts Every purchase made at Shop goes directly back into the museum! As a non-profit, charitable organization, the Manitoba Children's Museum relies on earned revenue to cover approximately 70% of its operating costs. These funds enable us to present blockbuster exhibits, create new exhibits like the Dream Gallery, develop educational programs, offer new services and maintain our permanent galleries. By supporting Shop, you are supporting the Manitoba Children's Museum. We look forward to seeing you soon! Telephone: 943- 1449 Email: shop@childrensmuseum.com |
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3rd Annual Way Off Broadway Dance Extravaganza Coming this November at Pantages Playhouse Theatre Get your team of 5-25 people registered today! Contact Erin Kangas at ekangas@childrensmuseum.com or 924-4005 for information. |
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Museum & Shop Hours
Sunday- Thursday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. March 31-April 4, Spring Break: Museum & Shop Open 9:30- 6:00 Wednesday, April 30: Museum and Shop closed until 1:30 p.m. (Open 1:30-4:30 p.m.) Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day. All mothers receive free admission MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Manitoba Children's Museum AGM will be held on Monday, May 26, 4:30-5:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. |
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As a non-profit charity, everything we do at the Manitoba Children’s Museum helps children in our community. Our goal is to provide an environment where children and their families, caregivers and classmates have the opportunity to let their imaginations soar and engage in self- discovery. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon at the Manitoba Children's Museum.
email:
general@childrensmuseum.com
phone:
204.924.4000
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