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Manitoba Children's Museum We spark kids' creative learning! The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning.
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As a non-profit charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery. For over 30 years, we have been the place for families to play, laugh, learn, and grow. About the Children's Museum page:

Like the Manitoba Children’s Museum itself, our wish is for this online space to be a fun and safe place for families to play, laugh, learn, and grow. It is our hope and expectation that visitors will respect one another and Facebook posting guidelines. We reserve the right to remove any posts we believe are: abusive, defamatory or obscene; fraudulent, deceptive or misleading; in violation of another’s intellectual property; in violation of any law or regulation; excessive or spam; not family-friendly or otherwise offensive in any way, including image, tone, or context. The views and opinions expressed by visitors to our page are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Manitoba Children’s Museum. To ensure a positive experience for our community, we may report or remove content or commentary containing spam, profanity, or otherwise objectionable or prohibited material subject to Facebook Terms of Use. The Manitoba Children’s Museum reserves the right to ban anyone who posts in violation of these guidelines from participating in the Manitoba Children’s Museum page.

10/13/2026

🎨 Wonder Mornings: Colour Chaos!

This week, Wednesday, October 14, little artists can dive into a vibrant morning of mixed-media creativity. Explore bright colours and fun textures through:

🫧 Bubble painting
🎨 Foam painting
📚 Cheerful colour-themed stories
✨ Lots of creative experimenting!

Come wonder, wander and discover together every Wednesday. Drop in anytime between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

See the full Wonder Mornings schedule: https://childrensmuseum.com/feature_event/wonder-mornings/

10/10/2026

🍂 Make some room for play this Thanksgiving! 🧡

We’re OPEN on Thanksgiving Monday at the Children’s Museum!

Bring the family, escape the turkey leftovers for a little while, and spend the day playing, exploring and discovering together. 🧸✨

Whether you’re visiting with family from out of town or just looking for something fun to do on the long weekend, we’ll be here!

🍁 Thanksgiving Monday, Oct 12 - open 9:30AM to 4:30PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://childrensmuseum.com/tickets/

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Manitoba Children’s Museum! 🧡

⏳ LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! 🎟️🎃The clock is ticking! You have until Saturday, October 3 at 11:59 PM to grab yo...
10/03/2026

⏳ LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! 🎟️🎃

The clock is ticking! You have until Saturday, October 3 at 11:59 PM to grab your early bird tickets for Halloween Howl! 🦇

With 5 dates to choose from - including our two daytime sessions on October 31 - this is Manitoba’s premier family Halloween event.

Quick Recap:
📍 Dates: Oct 23, 24, 30 (Evenings) & Oct 31 (Daytime Sessions)
🎟️ Price: $20 (+ GST) per person
⏰ Early Bird Deadline: Saturday, Oct 3 at 11:59 PM - Get 10% off, Members get 20% off!

Save money and secure your preferred date before early bird pricing vanishes into thin air! 👻

👉 Claim your early bird tickets now: https://childrensmuseum.com/visit/shop/halloween-howl-tickets/

10/02/2026

🧡 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible event sponsors, guest presenters, and community partners!

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 1,407 community members joined us at the Children’s Museum for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We are deeply grateful to the partners and guests who dedicated their time from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM sharing meaningful activities, crafts, and vital resources with our visitors:

🔸Manitoba Dental Association – Thank you as our event sponsor for helping make this day possible!

🔸Alice RL – Thank you for sharing your wonderful artistic talents and engaging our young visitors!

🔸Andrea Gallagher-Courteau (via the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba) – Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and educational resources with our community!

🔸Culture Days Manitoba – Thank you for your partnership and for enriching our programming!

Events like this are only possible through strong community collaboration. Thank you all for helping us create a space for reflection, learning, and connection as we honor the spirit of Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/30/2026

🧡 Thank you for joining us in reflection and community.

Thank you to all the families who visited the Children’s Museum for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Seeing our galleries filled with orange shirts, thoughtful conversations, and engaged young learners reminds us of the power of community in the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

A special thank you to all of our incredible community partners, guests and presenters who dedicated their time from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to share activities, crafts, and resources with our visitors. Your dedication made the day truly impactful! 🧡

Special thanks to the Manitoba Dental Association for helping make this day possible!

Let’s continue to carry the spirit of Every Child Matters forward - not just on September 30, but every day of the year.

09/29/2026

🧡 Planning your visit for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Here’s what to know!

We’re preparing to welcome our community for a day of learning, connection, and reflection this September 30!

Here are a few helpful tips to make the most of your visit:

✨ Special Programming: From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, explore interactive activity tables, games, and crafts hosted by visiting community organizations and partners!
✨ Free Admission: General admission is completely FREE all day long.
✨ Capacity Notice: Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate a busy day so plan to arrive early to ensure entry.
✨ Wear Orange: Join us in wearing an orange shirt to honor Residential School Survivors and show solidarity.

Special thanks to the Manitoba Dental Association for helping make this day possible!

Let’s come together as a community to reflect on truth, reconciliation, and the principle that Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/29/2026

Join us as we come together to honour, reflect, and learn on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).

The Children’s Museum is offering FREE general admission on Wed, Sept 30 so families in our community can engage in meaningful learning, creative activities, and conversations.

Throughout the day, visit tables from community partners and special guests to take part in interactive activities, crafts, and games while learning about Indigenous culture, history, and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

We encourage all visitors of every age to wear an orange shirt in remembrance and to honour Residential School Survivors and their families.

Every child matters. 🧡

👇 Tag a friend or family member to plan your visit together!
🔗 Learn more: https://childrensmuseum.com/event/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation/

🐍 Live animals, slime, and DJ dance parties! Are you ready to howl? 🕷️Winnipeg’s favorite family Halloween tradition is ...
09/27/2026

🐍 Live animals, slime, and DJ dance parties! Are you ready to howl? 🕷️

Winnipeg’s favorite family Halloween tradition is back, and tickets are selling fast!

Here is a sneak peek at what’s waiting for your little ghouls and goblins at the 28th Annual Halloween Howl:

🎶 Bust a move with guest DJ Mama Cutsworth
🦉 Meet amazing creatures with Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre
🧪 Make your own batch of slimy oobleck to take home (or stick your arms in our giant cauldron if you dare!)
👀 Reach into pumpkin "guts", peeled grape "eyeballs", and spaghetti "brains"

💰 Don't miss Early Bird Savings of 10%!
Book by October 3 to unlock early bird rates.
Members get 20% off!

09/25/2026

Celebrating 40 years is a major milestone—and looking toward the future is even more exciting!

Our Play It Forward 40th Anniversary Gala was a resounding success raising over $144,000! This is all thanks to the dedicated sponsors who share our vision for empowering the next generation.

To every company and organization — thank you for investing in play, curiosity, and bright futures. We are deeply grateful for your partnership!

09/25/2026

💙 THANK YOU for making Play It Forward an unforgettable night! 🥂✨

What an incredible evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday night for Play It Forward as we celebrated 40 years of the Children’s Museum.

🎈Because of your generosity, ticket purchases, and live/silent auction bids, we raised $144,349 vital funds that will directly support our Free2Play and Explore-Abilities access programs - ensuring every child in Manitoba has the opportunity to discover, create, and learn through play.

A massive thank you to our hosts, entertainment, and sponsors who made the night possible:
🎙️ Host: Ace Burpee of 103.1 Virgin Radio
🍽️ Catering: Wow! Hospitality Concepts
🎸 Music: The Solutions
⭐ Gold Sponsors: JP Subaru South, JP Subaru Regent, Charity Auction Group
🍷 Silver Sponsors: Manitoba Liquor Marts & Winnipeg Kinsmen
🎊Bronze Sponsors: Wareham & Crowe Electric, & Wendy's, Relish Ideas, The Free Press & 103.1 Virgin Radio
Printing Partner: Esdale Printing Company
🍺 B**r Sponsor: Trans-Canada Brewing Co.
🔊 AV Sponsor: AventPro..and all of our amazing community donors, volunteers, and guests!

Thank you for playing it forward and helping us build the next 40 years of inspiration!
📸 (Check out a few highlights from the night!)

Address

45 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB
R3C4T6

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12049244000

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