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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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...

When you think of fossils you probably think of dinosaur bones, mammoth tusks, or corals and shells. You probably don't think of eyes, guts, and nervous systems, but in some rare cases these soft tissues have been fossilized too! Check out some examples in this video with Dr. Joe Moysiuk.

Calling all Manitoba Museum Members! Join us on February 7 for a special Members-only evening event dedicated to celebrating YOU – our beloved Members! Filled with fun activities for all ages, this will be a night of entertainment and creativity. Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/oHsE50XYfVX

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

Painted turtles hibernate submerged in ice-covered ponds with little or no access to oxygen. They slow their heartrate to one beat every five minutes and use anaerobic respiration to maintain a very low metabolism. Lactic acid buildup is then buffered using calcium stored in their shells and bones.

Warm up in the Planetarium! Learn more about how life developed on Earth, or the Indigenous stories of the constellations. Discover our solar system with a family from another star system, or take in a live show highlighting what you can see on clear evenings. Visit today: https://ow.ly/wwt050Y1jYg

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot leaves are said to resemble the shape and size of a young horses’ foot! It’s a large plant with several dense clusters of white flowers. Even in fruit it’s lovely, as each seed possesses long white tufts of hairs to help them disperse in the wind. #WildflowerWednesday

It's #MuseumSelfieDay! This year some of our Museum team shared their Museum selfies too. Tell us what your favourite part of your last visit was with a Museum selfie! Tag us on social media @ManitobaMuseum with #MuseumSelfieDay and #MyMBMuseum.

Listen - did you hear that? Was it a wolf? No, it's a loon! Learn about the range of calls that loons make with Learning Producer Erin in the Boreal Forest Gallery. The loon's common "wail" sound can often be mistaken for a wolf howling!

Did you know that in rare circumstances even the soft tissue of organisms can be fossilized? Learn about the weird and wonderful fossils in our newest temporary display through Dr. Moysiuk's latest blog: https://ow.ly/YsNU50XWRRZ

Plant lovers and outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! Pre-orders for the second run of Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson's new book "Manitoba Flora: A Guide to the Vascular Plants of Manitoba" are open! Pre-order your copy of "Manitoba Flora" through Museum Shop: https://ow.ly/WBVZ50XYhV7 #MuseumShopSunday

Queen’s incredible aura, the creativity of their lyrics, and the tremendous power of their concerts can now be seen on the planetarium dome! Experience a tribute to the exceptional artists with original footage, images & remastered concert clips. Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/yS9V50XSzzJ

Calling all Manitoba Museum Members! Join us on February 7 for a special Members-only evening event dedicated to celebrating YOU – our beloved Members! Filled with fun activities for all ages, this will be a night of entertainment and creativity. Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/oHsE50XYfVX

We are thrilled to announce that we are now an Aira Access Partner! This means that anyone visiting the Manitoba Museum can open the Aira app on their phone and connect with a professional Visual Interpreter for free. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5VVV50XXqjQ

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

Buying local isn’t a new trend, these stickers were manufactured sometime prior to 1967! These stickers were distributed as part of a campaign to promote and support Canadian industry. And before you ask, yes, they were made locally in Winnipeg! What’s your favourite spot to shop local?

Did you know that we have a weekly e-newsletter that goes out on Wednesdays? Find out about upcoming events, new shows in the Planetarium, and get behind the scenes content sent straight to your inbox when you sign up for our Manitoba Museum e-newsletter. Subscribe today: https://ow.ly/aYrP50Sh8JY

We've recently received a donation of lepidopteran specimens, mostly collected in Ontario from the 1920s to the 1940s. If you have specimens or historical objects that you’d like to donate to our collection, get in touch! Find more information on our website, here: https://ow.ly/AXEV50XTx5L

Narrated by Daveed Diggs, from "Hamilton: The Musical," new planetarium show "Living Worlds" takes you on an exploration of the co-evolution of life and our planet, revealing the ways that life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/A6nw50XT3lp

There is one more week to take full advantage of the Canada Strong Pass this holiday season! Until January 15, 2026, all children 0-17 enjoy FREE admission, and young adults aged 18-24 receive a 50% DISCOUNT on admission. Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/FH4w50XHESS

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening rooted in Indigenous art, stories, and teachings! Centred on Anishinaabe strawberry knowledge, this after-hours paint event blends creativity, culture, and connection for a one-of-a-kind experience. Get your tickets: https://ow.ly/cIZ950XSAl4

The show must go on! Queen is back in the Planetarium February 21 and March 7. Experience a tribute to the exceptional artists with original footage, images & remastered concert clips. Immerse yourself in the fascination of Queen: Heaven. Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/K7Q050XSzrQ

Western Ragwort is a native species with yellow flowers grouped into dense clusters, and leaves covered with long, sometimes cobwebby hairs. Growing in dry prairies in the south, the flowers provide pollinators like bees, flies, and butterflies with nectar in early spring. #WildflowerWednesday

Today is Epiphany, a Christian feast day that in part marks the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Epiphany goes by several names, but in Manitoba, we often call it “Ukrainian Christmas”. This nativity set was made in Ukraine but displayed in a home here in Manitoba.

Do we have really old food sitting on shelves in the Museum Collection? Sort of! In this video our Senior Conservator shows us a few items in the collection that no longer contain real food, and shares how we try to preserve the real food that's a part of the collection: youtu.be/hwlTEiOWiVU

While we have items collected by famous Canadian artist Paul Kane during his travels, only recently we acquired one of his original paintings. Even better, it’s of the almost-as-famous Andrew McDermot, the Red River merchant and fur trader! Learn more: https://ow.ly/WXL850XNRq4

Have you ever wanted to see a wine pitcher from 500 BCE up close? A suit of armour from the age of Cromwell? What about a selection of iridescent tropical beetles? It’s time for a visit to see “The Museum Collections Illuminated”! Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/NHVL50XNR9v

We’re having a brrr-illiant time during Pyjama Days @ the Manitoba Museum! This is the final weekend to join us, and enjoy family fun and special holiday programming in all three of our incredible attractions. Pyjama Days end on January 4. Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/pNWj50XzepF

This Sunday, celebrate the beauty of Indigenous culture at the Manitoba Museum Bead-A-Thon! Whether you’re an expert beader, a keen learner, or have never held a needle, this event welcomes all to share in the joy of beadwork. Register: https://ow.ly/8iJF50XH4Gw

This is the FINAL WEEKEND to save 25% on your Museum Membership! Enjoy a full year of epic family fun. Let the history, nature, and science of the Manitoba Museum change your life, forever. Sale ends January 4. Use promocode WINTER25 and save! Buy your Membership today: https://ow.ly/MwRL50Xw0Iw

The first First Friday of 2026? Count us in! Tomorrow, January 2, from 4 pm to 9 pm enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket required. Learn more about January 2 programming: https://ow.ly/n5wy50XNQ7N

Did you know that Manitoba Museum Members get FREE admission to Pyjama Days? Take advantage of our Winter Membership Sale and enjoy our brrr-illiant winter break programming for free! Sale ends Sunday, January 4. Buy your Membership today: https://ow.ly/AwV650Xw0w8

With sweet handmade mittens like these, who’s complaining about our long Manitoba winters? This pair of children’s mittens was made by Katarina Hofer of the Rock Lake Hutterite Colony in 1971. The design features a knitted cord to slip through the sleeves of a coat so the mittens don’t get lost!

As the year draws to a close, we invite you to make a meaningful impact. Every contribution supports the creation of new opportunities for learning and exploration, ensuring that the stories of our province continue to inspire for generations to come. Donate today: https://ow.ly/jiSf50XIHvy

Kick off the new year with a First Friday evening at the Manitoba Museum! On January 2, from 4 pm to 9 pm enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. Learn more about January 2 programming: https://ow.ly/n5wy50XNQ7N

Closing January 4, don't miss temporary exhibit "I Belong Here"! Through digital art prints Lucy Lindell, Indigenous Scholar in Residence, transforms the structures of Winnipeg museums and galleries into Indigenous teachings that help us live a good life. Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/2tLv50XHApU

Don't miss the Bead-A-Thon on Sunday, January 4! We’re thrilled to have Anishinaa-Bakes, Sharecuterie, and Sweet & Crafty Creations joining us as food vendors, and are excited to share that Más Coffee Co. will be hosting a pop-up coffee cart. Register today: https://ow.ly/S7PJ50XH3CC