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The Manitoba Museum is Manitoba's largest, not-for-profit centre for heritage and science learning. Immersive galleries, interactive exhibits, thrilling shows, and the stories you’ll remember forever!
ManitobaMuseum.ca
The Manitoba Museum is Manitoba's largest, not-for-profit centre for heritage and science learning. Immersive galleries, interactive exhibits, thrilling shows, and the stories you’ll remember forever!
ManitobaMuseum.ca
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February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Do you want to be one of the first to hear about upcoming Museum events and programming? Get Museum news and behind the scenes content sent straight to your inbox when you sign up for our Manitoba Mususeum e-newsletter!
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The leaves of Woolly Groundsel are covered with a dense mat of long woolly hairs, giving them a greyish-green appearance. It grows on dry prairie slopes, and was named after famous Canadian botanist John Packer, who was a professor at the @https://ualberta.bsky.social. #WildflowerWednesday
February 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The leaves of Woolly Groundsel are covered with a dense mat of long woolly hairs, giving them a greyish-green appearance. It grows on dry prairie slopes, and was named after famous Canadian botanist John Packer, who was a professor at the @https://ualberta.bsky.social. #WildflowerWednesday
What do giants, electricity, and caviar have in common? Their connections to Lake Sturgeon!
Learn more about these real Manitoba giants in this video with Curator of Zoology Dr. Randy Mooi: https://youtu.be/K2m_1VF_s24
Learn more about these real Manitoba giants in this video with Curator of Zoology Dr. Randy Mooi: https://youtu.be/K2m_1VF_s24
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February 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
What do giants, electricity, and caviar have in common? Their connections to Lake Sturgeon!
Learn more about these real Manitoba giants in this video with Curator of Zoology Dr. Randy Mooi: https://youtu.be/K2m_1VF_s24
Learn more about these real Manitoba giants in this video with Curator of Zoology Dr. Randy Mooi: https://youtu.be/K2m_1VF_s24
#DYK that Métis politician Louis Riel is often called the founding father of Manitoba? Born in St. Boniface, MB, Riel led the Métis Resistance, formed a provisional government, and drafted a List of Rights that formed the basis for the Manitoba Bill when the province entered Confederation in 1870.
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#DYK that Métis politician Louis Riel is often called the founding father of Manitoba? Born in St. Boniface, MB, Riel led the Métis Resistance, formed a provisional government, and drafted a List of Rights that formed the basis for the Manitoba Bill when the province entered Confederation in 1870.
Looking for a long weekend outing? Plan a Museum visit! We’ll be open all weekend, including Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16), from 10 am to 4 pm.
Plan your visit today: https://manitobamuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/
Plan your visit today: https://manitobamuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Looking for a long weekend outing? Plan a Museum visit! We’ll be open all weekend, including Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16), from 10 am to 4 pm.
Plan your visit today: https://manitobamuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/
Plan your visit today: https://manitobamuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/
Have you seen “The Museum Collection Illuminated” yet? Don’t wait – the exhibit closes on Sunday, March 1.
Explore unusual artifacts, hand-selected from the Museum’s collections vaults by our curatorial team for their unique qualities! Plan your visit: https://vrl.link/1F
Explore unusual artifacts, hand-selected from the Museum’s collections vaults by our curatorial team for their unique qualities! Plan your visit: https://vrl.link/1F
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Have you seen “The Museum Collection Illuminated” yet? Don’t wait – the exhibit closes on Sunday, March 1.
Explore unusual artifacts, hand-selected from the Museum’s collections vaults by our curatorial team for their unique qualities! Plan your visit: https://vrl.link/1F
Explore unusual artifacts, hand-selected from the Museum’s collections vaults by our curatorial team for their unique qualities! Plan your visit: https://vrl.link/1F
Did you know that Sir James Douglas, former Governor of BC, was a mixed-race man? Born in 1803 to a Scottish father and a free woman of Creole ancestry, he began work in the Canadian fur trade at age 16. By 18, he ran his own post and eventually he was responsible for all of Vancouver Island. #BHM
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Did you know that Sir James Douglas, former Governor of BC, was a mixed-race man? Born in 1803 to a Scottish father and a free woman of Creole ancestry, he began work in the Canadian fur trade at age 16. By 18, he ran his own post and eventually he was responsible for all of Vancouver Island. #BHM
Next month, if all goes well, a Canadian astronaut will fly around the Moon! The Artemis II mission is set to launch carrying three American Astronauts and Canadian Jeremy Hansen.
Follow Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young's blog for the latest updates: vrl.link/1w
Follow Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young's blog for the latest updates: vrl.link/1w
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Next month, if all goes well, a Canadian astronaut will fly around the Moon! The Artemis II mission is set to launch carrying three American Astronauts and Canadian Jeremy Hansen.
Follow Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young's blog for the latest updates: vrl.link/1w
Follow Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young's blog for the latest updates: vrl.link/1w
We knew this fossil was old, but we didn't know it was THAT old!
In this video, join Aro as she shows us one of the fossils she's been working on. She's getting this specimen camera ready as she updates the information we have on it in light of newly released research: youtube.com/shorts/TAlEc...
In this video, join Aro as she shows us one of the fossils she's been working on. She's getting this specimen camera ready as she updates the information we have on it in light of newly released research: youtube.com/shorts/TAlEc...
HOW old is this fossil?
YouTube video by Manitoba Museum
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February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We knew this fossil was old, but we didn't know it was THAT old!
In this video, join Aro as she shows us one of the fossils she's been working on. She's getting this specimen camera ready as she updates the information we have on it in light of newly released research: youtube.com/shorts/TAlEc...
In this video, join Aro as she shows us one of the fossils she's been working on. She's getting this specimen camera ready as she updates the information we have on it in light of newly released research: youtube.com/shorts/TAlEc...
Get ready for an afternoon of fun and excitement at the Manitoba Moose’s “Day at the Mooseum”! Join us with museums from across the province at the Canada Life Centre for an afternoon of excitement on Saturday, February 21!
Get our discount code to save on your tickets, here: bit.ly/4ajQrFe
Get our discount code to save on your tickets, here: bit.ly/4ajQrFe
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Get ready for an afternoon of fun and excitement at the Manitoba Moose’s “Day at the Mooseum”! Join us with museums from across the province at the Canada Life Centre for an afternoon of excitement on Saturday, February 21!
Get our discount code to save on your tickets, here: bit.ly/4ajQrFe
Get our discount code to save on your tickets, here: bit.ly/4ajQrFe
Behold the Shrew Tube! The bones of this Northern Short-tailed Shrew have been articulated and sealed in a glass vial like a ship in a bottle. With the skeleton fixed in a life-like pose, we can see how the animal’s bones would have been positioned beneath the skin and muscle in real life.
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Behold the Shrew Tube! The bones of this Northern Short-tailed Shrew have been articulated and sealed in a glass vial like a ship in a bottle. With the skeleton fixed in a life-like pose, we can see how the animal’s bones would have been positioned beneath the skin and muscle in real life.
Celebrate the legacy of Queen like never before in this thrilling music show on the planetarium dome! Hear the greatest hits and anthems of their band history, such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “I Want to Break Free,” and many more.
Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/RmYQ50XSzH1
Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/RmYQ50XSzH1
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Celebrate the legacy of Queen like never before in this thrilling music show on the planetarium dome! Hear the greatest hits and anthems of their band history, such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “I Want to Break Free,” and many more.
Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/RmYQ50XSzH1
Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/RmYQ50XSzH1
Manitoba Museum Members, you're invited to our special Members-only evening event tomorrow, February 7! This fun-filled night is packed with activities for all ages. Enjoy time with family and friends while connecting with fellow Members!
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Manitoba Museum Members, you're invited to our special Members-only evening event tomorrow, February 7! This fun-filled night is packed with activities for all ages. Enjoy time with family and friends while connecting with fellow Members!
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
We're excited to celebrate Black History with Black History Manitoba on February 6! We'll be joined by Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations for a FREE evening of entertainment, a marketplace, and pop-up booths.
Learn more: https://vrl.link/1i
Learn more: https://vrl.link/1i
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We're excited to celebrate Black History with Black History Manitoba on February 6! We'll be joined by Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations for a FREE evening of entertainment, a marketplace, and pop-up booths.
Learn more: https://vrl.link/1i
Learn more: https://vrl.link/1i
This 1926 Canadian passport belonged to James Ephraim, who was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana). He was a railway employee based in Winnipeg. Men such as John Arthur Robinson worked to establish a union for black trainmen, who had been excluded from existing railwaymen unions. #BHM
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 AM
This 1926 Canadian passport belonged to James Ephraim, who was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana). He was a railway employee based in Winnipeg. Men such as John Arthur Robinson worked to establish a union for black trainmen, who had been excluded from existing railwaymen unions. #BHM
Although the berries of Canada Gooseberry are edible, they can be quite tart if picked too early. When ripe, the berries turn colour from green to reddish purple or black. Animals like bears and birds also like to eat the berries, so you may have some competition for them! #WildflowerWednesday
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Although the berries of Canada Gooseberry are edible, they can be quite tart if picked too early. When ripe, the berries turn colour from green to reddish purple or black. Animals like bears and birds also like to eat the berries, so you may have some competition for them! #WildflowerWednesday
What's the difference between evergreen trees and conifer trees? IS there a difference?
Find out in this video with Curator of Botany Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson. She'll show us some specimens and tell us what makes some of them extra unique: youtube.com/shorts/k2GFu...
Find out in this video with Curator of Botany Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson. She'll show us some specimens and tell us what makes some of them extra unique: youtube.com/shorts/k2GFu...
Know your trees! Evergreens vs Conifers
YouTube video by Manitoba Museum
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February 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
What's the difference between evergreen trees and conifer trees? IS there a difference?
Find out in this video with Curator of Botany Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson. She'll show us some specimens and tell us what makes some of them extra unique: youtube.com/shorts/k2GFu...
Find out in this video with Curator of Botany Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson. She'll show us some specimens and tell us what makes some of them extra unique: youtube.com/shorts/k2GFu...
How do museum collections inform research and conservation efforts? And why are museums important cultural institutions? Learn more as you explore rarely-seen, unique artifacts from our vaults in “The Museum Collection Illuminated”! Exhibit closing March 1.
Plan your visit today: buff.ly/uA3vQd8
Plan your visit today: buff.ly/uA3vQd8
February 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
How do museum collections inform research and conservation efforts? And why are museums important cultural institutions? Learn more as you explore rarely-seen, unique artifacts from our vaults in “The Museum Collection Illuminated”! Exhibit closing March 1.
Plan your visit today: buff.ly/uA3vQd8
Plan your visit today: buff.ly/uA3vQd8
Join us on First Friday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 9 pm to celebrate Black History! We're excited to be partnering with Black History Manitoba and joined by Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations. Enjoy special programming and FREE general admission.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mN4250Y4Zgf
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mN4250Y4Zgf
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Join us on First Friday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 9 pm to celebrate Black History! We're excited to be partnering with Black History Manitoba and joined by Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations. Enjoy special programming and FREE general admission.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mN4250Y4Zgf
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mN4250Y4Zgf
Manitoba Museum Members, you're invited to our special Members-only evening event on February 7! This fun-filled night is packed with activities for all ages. Enjoy time with family and friends while connecting with fellow Members!
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
January 30, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Manitoba Museum Members, you're invited to our special Members-only evening event on February 7! This fun-filled night is packed with activities for all ages. Enjoy time with family and friends while connecting with fellow Members!
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/E29u50Y5Axm
Last year, Dr. Moysiuk and Royal Ontario Museum colleague Dr. Caron announced their discovery of a 506-million-year-old predator, Mosura fentoni.
See fossils and 2D & 3D representations of Mosura fentoni and related species in new exhibit “Weird Wonders from the dawn of complex life”! #FossilFriday
See fossils and 2D & 3D representations of Mosura fentoni and related species in new exhibit “Weird Wonders from the dawn of complex life”! #FossilFriday
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Last year, Dr. Moysiuk and Royal Ontario Museum colleague Dr. Caron announced their discovery of a 506-million-year-old predator, Mosura fentoni.
See fossils and 2D & 3D representations of Mosura fentoni and related species in new exhibit “Weird Wonders from the dawn of complex life”! #FossilFriday
See fossils and 2D & 3D representations of Mosura fentoni and related species in new exhibit “Weird Wonders from the dawn of complex life”! #FossilFriday
We’re looking for someone with the ability to engage donors and sponsors, and strengthen relationships to join our team.
If you have experience in non-profit fundraising, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for project coordination, this may be the role for you: https://ow.ly/FgY450XWREs
If you have experience in non-profit fundraising, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for project coordination, this may be the role for you: https://ow.ly/FgY450XWREs
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We’re looking for someone with the ability to engage donors and sponsors, and strengthen relationships to join our team.
If you have experience in non-profit fundraising, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for project coordination, this may be the role for you: https://ow.ly/FgY450XWREs
If you have experience in non-profit fundraising, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for project coordination, this may be the role for you: https://ow.ly/FgY450XWREs
#DYK that famous actor Clark Gable visited Manitoba to hunt waterfowl at the Delta Marsh?
Visiting hunters were often accompanied by local Métis men as hunting guides. In this video Cortney shows us some handmade duck decoys in our collection, made by Métis guides and carvers: youtu.be/MIjR6S0DxfM
Visiting hunters were often accompanied by local Métis men as hunting guides. In this video Cortney shows us some handmade duck decoys in our collection, made by Métis guides and carvers: youtu.be/MIjR6S0DxfM
Handmade Duck Decoys
YouTube video by Manitoba Museum
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January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
#DYK that famous actor Clark Gable visited Manitoba to hunt waterfowl at the Delta Marsh?
Visiting hunters were often accompanied by local Métis men as hunting guides. In this video Cortney shows us some handmade duck decoys in our collection, made by Métis guides and carvers: youtu.be/MIjR6S0DxfM
Visiting hunters were often accompanied by local Métis men as hunting guides. In this video Cortney shows us some handmade duck decoys in our collection, made by Métis guides and carvers: youtu.be/MIjR6S0DxfM
We're excited to celebrate Black History with Black History Manitoba on February 6! We'll be joined by Black-owned businesses, Black-led organizations, and Black History Manitoba supporters for a FREE evening of entertainment, a marketplace, and pop-up booths.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ogBJ50Y44hv
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ogBJ50Y44hv
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We're excited to celebrate Black History with Black History Manitoba on February 6! We'll be joined by Black-owned businesses, Black-led organizations, and Black History Manitoba supporters for a FREE evening of entertainment, a marketplace, and pop-up booths.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ogBJ50Y44hv
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ogBJ50Y44hv
Join us on Dome@Home tomorrow for a deep dive into Canada’s Moon Mission! Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be flying around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft as early as next week.
Tune in live Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm: manitobamuseum.ca/event/domeho...
Tune in live Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm: manitobamuseum.ca/event/domeho...
January 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Join us on Dome@Home tomorrow for a deep dive into Canada’s Moon Mission! Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be flying around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft as early as next week.
Tune in live Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm: manitobamuseum.ca/event/domeho...
Tune in live Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm: manitobamuseum.ca/event/domeho...