July Events
July Museum and Shop Hours:
Sunday through Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
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 Be one of the first to read and hear unpublished stories.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.
Festival of the Arts
The Manitoba Children's Museum is proud
to present its annual Kids Festival of the
Arts. Get ready because we are about to ROCK your world with this year's
theme - ART ROCKS! In collaboration with summer's newest exhibit From Crystal to Gems, we will be looking at
creative ways to explore the world of crystals, rocks, and minerals through
various art forms and activities.
Join us daily from 12:00PM to 4:00PM
during the week of Monday, August 4 to Saturday, August 9 for rock-tastic crafts
and activities.
Kids Festival of the
Arts Activities:
Monday, August 4
Design your very own no-fuss pebble pet that you can carry in your
pocket. They don't shed and don't require feeding, but sadly will sink
immediately if dropped in water.
Tuesday, August 5
Create your very
own masterpiece as we make Pebble Mosaics.
Wednesday, August 6
We will be
making our very own colourful crystal paint for you to enjoy!
Thursday, August 7
Museums are a
great place to look at fossils but the Manitoba Children's Museum will help you
to construct your very own fossil!
Friday, August 8
We will be
teaching you how to make some Rock Candy! Now beware that too much sugar can be
bad for your teeth, so make sure to check out how to make your very own
toothpaste too!
Also please join
us on Friday, August 8 at 3:00PM for a rockin' good time! Special guest Mr.
Mark will be performing some of his original songs and old favourites for the
whole family.
Saturday, August 9
We will be making a clear crystal paint that will dry into a gorgeous
painting!
Mini Mondays
Mondays at the Manitoba Children’s Museum are tailored to our youngest
visitors. Join us for storytime at 11:30 and 1:30 and for special guided
crafts at the Creation Station. All events take place in the foyer.
Rogers Movie Nights
Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
July 26: Pocahontas (81 minutes, G)
August 2: High School Musical (98 minutes, G)
August 9: High School Musical 2 (111 minutes, G)
August 16: Ratatouille (111 minutes, G)
August 23: Finding Nemo (110 minutes, G)
August 30: A Bug's Life (96 minutes, G)
Movie Night Snacks
Popcorn: $0.95
Candy Bag: $1.00
Fruit To Go: $0.50
Juice Box: $0.75
Popcorn & Juice Box Combo: $1.50
Movie titles are subject to availability.
Free with museum admission.
Please Note: While the Manitoba Children’s
Museum makes every effort to choose movies that are appropriate for
family viewing, not all movies are suited to all children. Parental discretion
is advised.
Call 924-4000 for more information.
Way Off Broadway
Mark your calendars - The 3rd Annual Way Off
Broadway Dance Extravaganza hits the stage in November at the
Pantages Playhouse Theatre.
The Manitoba
Children's Museum is excited to present our 3rd Annual Way Off Broadway Dance Extravaganza. This
fundraising event features teams of 5-25 friends, colleagues and family who will
receive professional dance instruction and have a routine choreographed
specifically for them. Teams will perform live in front of celebrity judges and
the general public at Pantages Playhouse Theatre! The goal is to become the 3rd
Annual Way Off Broadway Dance Champions!
Register your team by August 31, 2008 to receive a $25 early-bird
registration discount. For more information and to register your group, please
call Erin at 924-4005 or email
ekangas@childrensmuseum.com
Manitoba
Children’s Museum
and St. Vital Centre’s Kids Club
The Manitoba Children’s Museum has new friends!
We are partnering with St. Vital Centre’s Kids Club this year to offer
you more fun inside and outside the museum! The Manitoba
Children’s Museum will be paying
special visits to the mall throughout the year. Stop by our booth next to
the Play Park and join us for free crafts! Our fun staff and volunteers will
be leading the activities and offering free face painting. Ask us about our
new programs, exciting exhibits and special events. You can also learn about
the benefits of membership and all about parties!
Kids Club members will enjoy $2.00 off children’s admission at the museum on Kids Club Day throughout the year and if you join the Kids Club now, you can enter to win your own private birthday party at the Manitoba Children’s Museum! It’s free!
For more information and to sign up today, visit Customer Service at St. Vital Centre or www.stvitalcentre.com.
Rogers Build for Kids Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bridges Golf Course
Rogers 12th Annual Build for Kids Golf Tournament was a great success - and had NO rain!
The Manitoba Children's Museum thanks all of the sponsors,
golfers and volunteers whose support raised a net amount of $22,500 for the museum.
Proceeds will enable the museum to enhance exhibits, create educational programs and
fund the Access Program, which provides free admission and programming to Manitoba's children from low-income families.
