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Under 2: Free
Kids 2-17: $7.00
Adults: $6.75
Seniors: $6.25
Museum Hours
Sunday - Thursday
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday and Saturday
9:30AM - 6:00PM
SHOP Hours
Sunday - Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday and Saturday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
We look forward to seeing you
and your family soon!
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Events at a Glance
Mark your calendars -
the following MCM
events are taking place
in February and March!
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I Love to Read Month Programming
Throughout February
MCM Month at Sobeys
Throughout February
100th Day of School
February 10
Franco-Fun Day
February 15
Rogers Movie Nights
Saturdays in February
Project du Jours
Weekends in February
Mini Mondays
Mondays in February
February Star of the Month
Draw Deadline
February 28
Spring Break Day Camp
March 29 - April 1
Spring Break Activities
March 29 - April 2
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18th Annual Dine Around
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Thank you to all Dine Around participants for attending this 18th Annual event! Almost 200 people attended a smashing cocktail reception and auction followed by a night out on the town for a 4-course meal at a local restaurant. This event would not be possible without the generous donation of meals from the following restaurants: The Keg on Garry
Dacquisto Cucina
Tradizionale Buccacino's Cucina Italiana Pizzeria Gusto
Thank you also to our
Reception Sponsors:
Molson
Kenaston Wine Market
The Gates on Roblin
A final thank you to the MCM volunteers who continually donate their time to
ensure the success of MCM fundraising events!
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| Family Corner |
For a great idea to engage the whole family and promote family time, visit our website today!
This Month's Family Craft:
Bookworm Reading Tracker
As featured in the February 20/21
Project du Jour Craft |
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Join the MCM
Volunteer Team!
Upcoming special programming offer loads of opportunities for MCM volunteers!
The Manitoba Children's Museum offers volunteer roles in the following areas:
- children's programming
- preschool and school programs
- gallery activities
- special events
- SHOP
- and more!
MCM offers our volunteers:
- a great team environment
- flexible schedules
- training and coaching
- experience in career-related areas
- and more!
New volunteers are welcome. Contact us now to complete the application process. Volunteers need to be at least 13 years old and begin the application process by attending an information session. (Note: If you are under 18 years old, your guardian must attend as well.)
The next volunteer information sessions are scheduled for:
Saturday, February 13
at 1:00PM
Saturday, March 6
at 1:00PM
Become a Day Camp Counsellor!
The Manitoba Children's Museum offers both spring break and
summer break day camps and needs volunteer counsellors to provide active and effective support for MCM staff. The volunteer counsellor role provides an excellent opportunity
for volunteers to develop communication, leadership, and other
employment-related skills and to have fun in an encouraging environment. Day
camp volunteers should be at least 15 years of age. Each volunteer counsellor
needs to attend an MCM volunteer information session and an orientation
session.
Spring Break Day Camp Counsellor Orientation Session
Saturday, March 13
at 10:00AM
For more information or if you plan to attend one of the upcoming information sessions, please contact: Lynn Silver, Volunteer Resources Manager, at 924-4002 or lsilver@childrensmuseum.com |
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Visit SHOP this month for exciting activities that will keep you busy during the wintry days!
For more details, see
SHOP's Top 10 List here.
SHOP and the Beanstalk
Fee Fi Fo FUN - I smell...the tasty aroma of freshly brewed coffee!
Visit the Beanstalk Coffee Bar at SHOP today to get a delicious hot coffee or tea, and grab a loyalty card to save up enough magic beans for a free beverage!
Your Purchase Counts!
Every purchase made at SHOP goes directly back into the museum! By supporting SHOP, you are supporting the Manitoba Children's Museum.
Telephone: 943-1449
Email: shop@childrensmuseum.com
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Thanks to Our Volunteers! |
| With volunteer support during Fall and Winter 2009, Halloween howled, Way off Broadway waltzed and Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa was a banquet!
Sara Hancheruk, MCM Director of Education and Exhibits, said, "Volunteer support
added significant value to MCM events this fall." On
behalf of the entire MCM staff team and the families who participated in these
events, we want to thank and recognize these very special people!
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| 100+ Ways to Show
Kids You Care |
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Through daily interactions with kids and observing kids interact with others, the staff at the Manitoba Children's Museum continually see ways in which adults can show kids that they care. We are confident these interactions help build the foundation for kids to succeed.
Every month, our staff would like to share some of the ways we believe we can show kids that we care about them.February's List 1. Share information with them.
2. Share your insights with them.
3. Talk about their goals and dreams.
4. If you witness child abuse, report it. For a list of resources that can help, click here.
5. Skip the baby talk.
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Support the Manitoba Children's Museum
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The Manitoba Children's Museum is a registered charitable not-for-profit organization. This means that we rely on the support of individuals, foundations and corporations in our community to help us provide quality programming, introduce exciting new exhibits, maintain existing galleries, expand our Free to Play Access Program, grow our endowment fund and move forward with our plans for a Capital Campaign. Please consider making the Manitoba Children's Museum your charity of choice.
To make an online donation, click here.
If you prefer to send us a donation by mail or fax, please click here to print a donation form.
Thank you!
Tax receipts are automatically issued for donations of $15 or more. |
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I Love to Read Month
Presented by:
 
February is I Love to Read Month and the Manitoba Children's Museum is planning
a fun-filled month to get everyone excited about reading. Every weekend in
February, we will be celebrating with great books, special guest readers, and
crafts that add to the joys of reading!
Here is a sneak peek at the fun
literacy-based activities that will be happening at the Manitoba Children's
Museum in February:
- Annual Kick Off Party with HOT103's Ace Burpee and Chrissy Troy (Saturday, February 6 at 11:00AM)
- Book-nic Picnic with PTE's
Munscha Meeya - includes a free snack! (Saturday, February 20 at 1:00PM)
- Living Library (Sundays in February and a special performance on Saturday, February 13)
Please check out our website
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I Love to Read Month School Programs
Presented by:
Attention teachers!
The Manitoba
Children's Museum is celebrating I Love to Read Month with three brand new imaginative and curriculum-linked
programs for February.
Art
History (Preschool-Kindergarten)
A
picture is worth a thousand words in this program where the world of art
and storytelling collide. Students
will be encouraged to explore various pieces of art in order to uncover the
story behind the picture. They are
the only ones who can tell us what is really taking place!
Treasure Hunt (Grades 1-3)
Reading is truly a treasure in this new school program. Students will get treasure maps
that will lead them to the missing clues. Once the students find the clues, it will be up to these treasure hunters to assemble them in the proper order. Students will
then use creative dramatics to chronicle the treasured story to their
classmates.
Stone Soup Story (Grades 4-6)
The classic folktale Stone Soup offers us a key lesson in
cooperation. This school program will
have your students adding all of the key ingredients as they create a
story together. One by one your students will
garnish and add all the seasoning required until they have a delicious and
wonderful story to be enjoyed by all.
All
programs are $4.75 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom's visit!
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MCM Month at Sobeys
Please visit any Sobeys location during the month of
February to make your contribution to the Free to Play Access Program at
the Manitoba Children's Museum!
The Free to Play Access Program brings inner-city children to the
museum for school visits, day camps, special holiday parties and after-school clubs - all free of charge!
Buy a paper cut-out and show your support! Every
Saturday during the month, at select Sobeys, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM there will be MCM
face painters, too - don't miss out!
Presented by:
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Franco-Fun Day 
Allons-y!
Our
second annual Franco-Fun Day will be celebrated on Louis Riel Day, Monday, February 15.
Come and celebrate
the French language with our bilingual staff. Settle in with some popcorn for a French movie or join us at the craft station where we'll be making our own voyageur sash bracelets.
The Official Voyageurs, the ambassadors of Festival du Voyageur, will join us from 1:30PM - 2:00PM to spread the joie de vivre on Franco-Fun Day!
French
activities, entertainment, and a special treat will make this a day to remember.
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Star of the Month Draw
 Enter your child today for the Star of the Month Draw! Open to children under 12 years old, enter your son or daughter's name today for this draw and he or she could be our next Star of the Month!
Our Star of the Month will receive the following exciting prizes:
- A free photo session at the Manitoba Children's Museum
- A special distinction on-location at the museum
- A profile that will appear in the Winnipeg Free Press
- A great prize package which includes an Adventurer Family Membership to the Manitoba Children's Museum and other stellar prizes
Our Star of the Month will be featured in our eNews, on our website, on-site at the Manitoba Children's Museum, and in the Winnipeg Free Press!
To Enter:
Visit the Manitoba Children's Museum in person to fill out an entry ballot or visit our website here to submit an entry online before February 28, 2010! |
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February Mini Mondays
Presented by:
Mondays at the Manitoba Children's Museum are
very special days! Every Monday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, we tailor
craft and activities to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
Join us in February as we celebrate the love
of reading during I Love to Read Month. We will be offering special guided crafts at the Project du Jour table
in the foyer and special story times at 11:30AM and 1:30PM in the T.V. Studio.
This month's themes include:
February 1 -
Mmm... Munsch! February 8 - Curious Monkeys February 22 -
The Three Little Pigs! Please Note: On Louis Riel Day (February 15), there will be no Mini Monday programming, however
the museum will still be open for your enjoyment and special Franco-Fun Day activities will be running all day long. |
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Project du Jour Crafts
 Join us in the foyer on Saturdays and Sundays for our "Project du Jour" craft!
This month's crafts include:
February 6 & 7 - Alphabet Soup
February 13 & 14 - Valentine Bookmarks
February 20 & 21 - Bookworm Reading Tracker
February 27 & 28 - Alphabet Art
Free with museum admission.
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Rogers Movie Nights 
Grab a snack and settle in for the show!
Saturdays at 4:00PM
February's movies include:
February 6 - Curious George
February 13 - The Cat in the Hat
February 20 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
February
27 - Nanny McPhee
Movie titles are subject to availability. Free with museum admission. For further details, visit our website or call 924-4000. |
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St. Vital Kids Club Discount Day 
As part of our Little Hands, Big Ideas partnership with St. Vital Centre, Kids Club members can enjoy $2.00 off children's admission at the Manitoba Children's Museum all day long during St. Vital Kids Club Days on the first Saturday of every month. Simply show your Kids Club Card at our Admissions Desk to receive your discount.
Next Kids Club Day:
Saturday, February 6
Join the St. Vital Kids Club now and you can enter to win your own private birthday party at the Manitoba Children's Museum! It's free! It's fun! It's fantastic!
For more information or to sign up today, visit Customer Service at St. Vital Centre or visit their website at www.stvitalcentre.com.
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Festival du Voyageur Rewards
 It pays to wear your
button!
We have teamed up with Festival du Voyageur to offer museum savings to everyone who
wears his or her festival button. Simply show your button when you visit the
museum from February 1 to 28, 2010 and we will discount $2.00 off your regular
museum admission.
One
button per discount and cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon.
Wear it and save. Bon
festival! |
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100th Day of School Celebration
 Calling all teachers!
Your students have spent the last 99 days working extremely hard and they deserve to celebrate this great accomplishment of making it to day number 100. Come and join us at the Manitoba Children's Museum on February 10, 2010 as we celebrate the 100th Day of School!
Treat your class to a fun-filled day of learning outside of the classroom in the museum's innovative and educational galleries.
International Award-winning Winnipeg magician, Evan Morgan, will be
performing throughout the event. He might have a couple of tricks up his
sleeves for your students to enjoy!
Make your students' 100th Day of School a day of
adventures and activities that will stick with them for the rest of the school
year by visiting the Manitoba Children's Museum.
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Spring Break Activities at MCM
With nice weather on the way, we can't wait to have some fun, so join us from March 29 to April 2 for Spring
Break!
Special
guests, activities and crafts are already being planned - please watch the next eNews and our website for more details! |
Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp
 Registration is now open for our Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp.
Make new friends and build
memories to take back to school during this special week.
Daily or weekly registration is available.
Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp
Themes:
March 29 - The World's
a Stage
Lights, camera, action! Take your spot on the stage as we
have fun with song, dance, costumes and improv games. Break a leg!
March 30 - MCM
Scientists
Fun is brewing at the MCM laboratory! Come mix up some crazy
concoctions and create some explosions as we become fun-tastic scientists.
Grab your goggles and slap on your lab coat - this day will get messy!
March 31 - Art Smart
Get your creative caps on! Come ready to spark your
imaginations and express yourself through painting, sculpture, printmaking and
more!
April 1 - Party Around
the World
Bang your drums and toot your horns! Come party with us as
we explore different celebrations from around the world. There will be crafts, costumes,
music and more! Click here to learn more about the Kids Explore Spring Day Camp today. |
Earth Day - Almost Sold Out!
 Earth
Day is April 22 and the Manitoba Children's Museum is getting
ready to spark your appreciation for the Earth's environment!
To
celebrate, we're offering a discounted rate on two of our most popular and
environmentally-friendly, curriculum-linked school programs:
Paper, Trees and
Me (Kindergarten)
Trees
are our best friends as we explore the paper-making process from start to
finish. This program includes creative
dramatics, a story, and hands-on fun as we explore trees, paper, and the role
of recycling. Students will create their
own environmentally-friendly piece of paper.
Supports science learning
outcomes.
Ocean Adventure
(Grade 1 & 2)
In
this exciting program students will study the characteristics and needs of
aquatic living things as well as the role of air and water in the
environment. Students will participate
in cleaning up an "ocean" as they learn about the effects of pollution on water
and what they can do to conserve and preserve this natural resource.
Supports science learning outcomes.
Our
dedication to teaching kids about nature, the environment and the importance of
recycling doesn't end there. By
reducing, reusing and recycling, kids will be able to create something new out
of recycled material at the Creation Station. Learning has never been this environmentally-friendly!
For
more information, please contact the Booking Coordinator at 924-4004 or
schools@childrensmuseum.com.
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