| Admission Rates | Under 2: Free
Kids 2-17: $7.00
Adults: $6.75
Seniors: $6.25
Museum Hours
SHOP Hours
Daily 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 August and September!
| Attack
of the Bloodsuckers Exhibit
Now until September 6
Kids
Explore
Summer Day Camp
July 5 to August 27
Rogers Movie Nights
Saturdays in August
Project du Jours
Daily in August
Kids Festival of the ArtsAugust 2 to 7
Way Off Broadway
Early Bird Registration Deadline
August 6
MCM Visit
To
St. Vital Centre
August 10
August Star of the
Month Draw Deadline
August 31
See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell Party
September 10 and 11
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See Ya Later, Alligator! Contest
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Have a great memory or photo of your family's visit to the
Children's Museum? Then we want to hear from you! Share it with us by completing the form on our website, or by sending us a
photo to add to our Memory Gallery, and you'll be entered for a chance
to win free tickets to the See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell
Party! Contest closes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 12:00AM. |
| Family Corner | For a great idea to engage the whole family and promote family time, visit our website today!
This Month's
Family Craft:
Catch the Bead Game
As featured in the July 31 - August 1
Project du Jour
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Introducing the June
Star of the Month
Olivia S.7 years oldWHAT MAKES HER A STAR:Olivia
practices random acts of kindness and understands that by giving service to
others, the personal rewards can be
endless! Olivia has a witty sense of humour and views every day happenings as
opportunities to laugh. A very intuitive child, she often uses her humour to
bring a smile to
those who are feeling down. Olivia's happy-go-lucky attitude is contagious! For more information about the Star of the Month Draw or to enter today, click here. |
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Visit SHOP this month for exciting toys and activities that will keep you active and outdoors during your summer holidays!
For more details, see
SHOP's Top 10 List here.
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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| 100+ Ways to Show
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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. August's List1. Explain friendship to them. Make it important.
2. Be a good friend to them.
3. Learn the names of their friends.
4. Teach them to make friends everywhere they go. 5. Keep up to date with kids trends.
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Important Notice About Museum Memberships
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Effective February 28, 2010, the
Manitoba Children's Museum has
temporarily suspended the sale of all memberships to accommodate our
exciting upcoming Capital Campaign construction closure plans. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
The Manitoba Children's Museum will
honour any active memberships until their expiry date.
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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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Kids Festival of the Arts
 The Manitoba Children's Museum presents the 7th
Annual Kids Festival of the Arts from Monday, August 2 -
Saturday, August 7.
Featuring daily workshops, performances and experiences where
children are immersed in arts and culture to highlight Attack
of the Bloodsuckers!, this festival will introduce guests
to experiences in dance, musical, dramatic, visual, and literary art
forms.
Click here to view the Kids Festival of the Arts events schedule!
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See Ya Later Alligator!
Farewell Party
Friday, September 10 &
Saturday,
September 11
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us as we close our doors with a two-day flurry of fun and festivity at the See Ya Later Alligator! Farewell Party.
Snap up some yummy snacks, then catch some entertainment as some of our favourite
guest performers return for one last show in the museum that we know
and love. Make your own alligator craft
to take home as a souvenir. Or, if you
prefer, enter to win 1 of 25 stuffed Lovable Creations alligators each night.
With activities, performances, and
decorations galore, you won't want to miss your LAST chance to experience the
Manitoba Children's Museum before
we temporarily close for major renovations as
part of our Under Construction Capital Campaign.
Tickets on sale now - see our website for more details!
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Kids Explore Summer Day Camps
 The Manitoba Children's Museum offers fun-filled
day camps that get kids' minds and bodies moving during summer
break. Every day is a brand new adventure with workshops, free time in the
galleries, field trips and non-stop fun and activities!
Our Kids
Explore Day Camps are a great, safe place for kids to spend their
summer days.
Registration is now open. Spaces are limited. Contact Sara at (204) 924-4003
or visit our website here to fill out a register request form today!
Presented by:
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5th Annual Way Off Broadway Dance Extravaganza
 Are you looking to try something new,
get some exercise, and have some fun? Then Way Off Broadway is for you! It's a
great way to spend time with friends and family and to help raise funds for
the Manitoba Children's Museum!
This year, Way Off Broadway will take place on Sunday, November 14 at Pantages Playhouse Theatre.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BONUS!
All teams that register and pay the registration fee by Friday, August 6 will receive a $50 Sobeys gift card!
For more information or to register your team, contact Meg, Fundraising
Coordinator, at (204) 924-4005 or visit our website here.
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Presented by:
From now until September 6 you'll be itching to get into the new temporary exhibition at the Manitoba Children's Museum!
Explore the science of what's biting you in this
skin-crawling exhibition. Attack of the Bloodsuckers examines the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes,
fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem - and how to keep them out of YOUR system!
Entrance included with museum admission.
Click here to learn more today!
Supporting Sponsor:
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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 Discount Day:
Saturday, August 7
Join the St. Vital Kids Club now and you can enter to
win a Family Pass to 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 here.
Children's Museum Visits St. Vital Centre
Tuesday, August 10
1:00PM
- 4:00PM
The Children's Museum will be at St. Vital Centre beside
the Play Park on August 10th with face-painting and a craft! Learn
all about the museum's special events - including the Attack of the Bloodsuckers
exhibit, Summer Day Camp, See Ya Later, Alligator! Farewell Party, and more.
SPECIAL BONUS: Be one of the first 50 people to visit us at St. Vital
Centre and receive a free 2-for-1 Admission Pass to the Children's
Museum!
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Project du Jour Crafts
 Join us daily in the foyer for our Project du Jour craft!
Visit our website for this month's crafts!
Free with museum admission.
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Rogers Movie Nights 
Grab a snack and settle in for the show!
Saturdays at 4:00PM
Visit our website for this month's movies!
Movie titles are subject to availability.
Free with museum admission.
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Join the MCM Volunteer Team
 Summer at 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 our new temporary Attack of the Bloodsuckers exhibition.
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 must be at least 13 years old, be prepared to commit a minimum amount of hours, and begin the application process by
attending an information session. (Note: If you are under 18 years old, your guardian must attend as well.)
Each year, the Manitoba
Children's Museum also needs volunteer counsellors for our Kids Explore Summer Day Camp. Volunteer counsellors provide active and effective support of museum
staff counsellors and camp participants. Day Camp
volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. The next volunteer information session is scheduled for: - Saturday, July 31 at 1:00PM
For more information or if you plan to attend one of the upcoming information sessions, please contact: Lynn, Volunteer Resources Manager, at (204)924-4002. It is necessary to pre-register for information sessions. |
Online Auction in Support of the Children's Museum
Watch for more info next month about the fabulous
items up for grabs in our second annual Online Auction to be held October 20 -
November 24, 2010! |
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Star of the Month Draw
Presented by:
 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
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 August 31, 2010! |
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