Manitoba Children’s Museum (@childmuseumwpg)

Ready to make some noise? 🎶 Little ones and their grown-ups can explore instruments, rhythms, beats and sounds through music and movement. Listen, play, move and follow the leader as we discover the joy of making music together! Join us Wednesday, November 4, from 9:30–11:30AM for a Wonder Morning…

🎃 Halloween Howl is in full swing! 👻 The first two Halloween Howls are done - time is still left to snag tickets for the last three editions! Costumes are on, kids are dancing and the Museum is full of Halloween fun. Watch a little of the action and book your tickets! 🗓 Friday, October 30 | 6:30–9…

🎃 **Wonder Mornings: Small & “Spooky”!** 👻 Get ready for a **gently spooky** morning of sensory fun on Wednesday, October 28! Little explorers can celebrate Halloween with: 🎃 Pumpkin seeds to explore 🫧 Safe slime play ✨ Glowing glow sticks 🌫️ A magical fog effect 🪂 Parachute fun 📚 A playful autumn…

🎃 Night one of Halloween Howl was a monster mash! Dancing with DJ Mama Cutsworth, trick-or-treating through the galleries, glow-in-the-dark mural magic, gooey oobleck, and new animal friends from Wildlife Haven. 🦇🕸️ You can still join the fun: 👻 Tomorrow, Oct 24 👻 Oct 30 👻 Halloween Day, Oct 31…

🌟 Mini Mondays are now Wednesday Wonder Mornings! 🌟 Designed for little learners (ages 4 and under) and their grown-ups, Wonder Mornings are a chance to drop in, explore and enjoy special programming together. You'll meet other kids and parents as you move, make, squish, splash, build and sing…

🦁 Wonder Mornings: Animal Safari! 🐾 Get ready to roar, stomp and crawl your way through the Children’s Museum on Wednesday, October 21! We’re transforming our play space into a wildlife adventure where little explorers can: 🔎 Search for hidden animals 🐘 Discover and play with toy animal figures 🌎…

🍎 Teachers, want to make your next field trip even better? Join Children’s Museum educators for a special half-day workshop during MTS Professional Development Day on October 23! From 9 AM–12 PM, you’ll: ✨ Get a sneak peek at our school programs and special events 🔎 Explore our curriculum-linked…

🎃 HALLOWEEN HOWL FAMILY GIVEAWAY! 👻 Calling all little ghosts, giggling goblins and mini monsters! One lucky winner will receive four tickets to Halloween Howl on Saturday, October 31, from 2–4:30 PM, plus a surprise bundle of goodies from our Gift Shop! 🎁 Put on your costume and get ready to…

🎨 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…

🍂 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…

🧡 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…

🧡 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…

🧡 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…

🧡 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…

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…

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…

💙 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…

Zoom! Mini Mondays have moved! Update your schedule for Wonder Mornings on Wednesdays throuhgout the the year. Our dedicated toddler program (ages 2–4) designed specifically for early learners to imagine, create, and discover. 🗓️ When: Wednesday ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM 🎈 Who: Perfect for ages…

As the leaves begin to change so is our schedule, to our Fall/Winter hours: Starting the week of Sept 21: Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays Open: Wednesdays to Sundays 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Be sure to double-check our hours before planning your next playdate. We can't wait to see you Wednesday through Sunday…

Happy Grandparents’ Day! 👵❤️👨‍🦳 From building masterpieces to making giant splashes, celebrate the special elders in your family with a day of discovery and play at the Manitoba Children’s Museum! 📍 Located at The Forks 🎟️ Plan your trip today: childrensmuseum.com #GrandparentsDay #Winnipeg…

🚨 FINAL CALL! 7 days until Play It Forward! This is it - your final week to reserve your spot for the ultimate adults-only night at the museum! ✨ On Friday, September 18, we’re gathering to celebrate 40 years of inspiring young minds. We've got an amazing evening lined up featuring Ace Burpee…

🧽 Sparkle & Shine Week! 🧼✨ Even our favorite play spaces need a little extra TLC! To keep our galleries safe, sparkling, and ready for hands-on fun, the Children’s Museum will be closed for our annual deep cleaning from Monday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 18. Our team will be hard at work…

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT! Have you secured your tickets to Play It Forward? Join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary! The count-down is officially on! On Sept. 18, we’re locking the doors to the kids and turning the Children’s Museum over to the grown-ups for Play It Forward! 🥂✨ This is your last…

Long weekend mode: ON. ☀️ But time is officially ticking! ⏰ If you're looking for the ultimate family activity this Labour Day weekend, this is your official reminder that Motion Mania closes after Labour Day! Before the school routine starts up, bring the kids by to unleash their inner scientist…

Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Motion Mania delivers a dynamic, interactive experience where kids don’t just see science—they feel it, test it, and play with it. Grab your general admission tickets today and catch it before it's gone! 🌪️👇 #ChildrensMuseum40 #OntarioScienceCentre…

⏳ THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏳ Our 40th-anniversary feature exhibition, Motion Mania, is packing up and rolling out on Labour Day! If you haven't experienced this thrilling 2,000 sq. ft. interactive science journey created by the Ontario Science Centre, this is your sign to visit before it’s gone…

Looking for something that’s actually worth rolling out of bed for? Motion Mania is made up of two key components: Build Your Own Coaster and Energy Tracks. Motion Mania delivers high-energy fun and meaningful learning — where kids explore real STEM concepts through hands-on play. They'll leave…

This isn’t just high-energy fun — it’s hands-on discovery. Motion Mania brings science to life through interactive experiences that explore force, motion, and momentum in ways kids can see and feel. Because the best learning happens when they're fully immersed. Learn More…

LIMITED TIME OFFER Level up your child's summer birthday party with a hands-on science experiment they get to take home! 🧪✨ You can add our Bounce Into Motion activity to any birthday party booked now and September 7, 2026. Inspired by our hit Motion Mania exhibition, this awesome add-on lets…

WHOOSH! 💨 Ready to see science in fast-forward? Come check out Airway Switch, our brand-new interactive exhibit! Feed the tubes, track the path, and watch everything blast out the top. It’s pure chaos in the best way possible. Tag a parent who needs a new summer day spot! 👇 #Airway Switch…