First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

The Manitoba Museum is excited to partner with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to present our First Fridays programming! Join us on the First Friday of every month from 4 pm to 9 pm for free general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.

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Friday, November 6:

Festival Hall

Faith, Belonging, and Resilience: Canadian Muslim Heritage

In celebration of Manitoba Islamic Heritage Month, the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Family Resource Centre presents a special teaser exhibition at the Manitoba Museum: Faith, Belonging, and Resilience: Canadian Muslim Heritage. Experience a powerful preview of the stories, art, and history that define the Canadian Muslim experience. From the earliest arrivals to the vibrant voices of Muslim youth, this installation offers a first glimpse at a landmark project documenting the multifaceted history of Canadian Muslims, centering the legacy of Manitoba’s communities within the larger Canadian narrative.

This installation is a prelude to our landmark temporary exhibition, anticipated for 2029–2030.

Explore Six Thematic Journeys:

Origins & Arrivals — To Be Here

Roots in Manitoba: Life Across Generations

Living Islam: Everyday Practices

Resistance & Resilience: Challenging Hate

A National Tapestry: Across Canada

Muslim Youth Voices & Futures

Button Making with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries

Foyer – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Come colour and create your own button to take home! Head over to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries table to check out the possibilities.

Museum Galleries

Paleontology Pop-up

Earth History Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join members of the University of Manitoba’s Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie as they show off some specimens from their collection, their stories, and the research being done in our province. The Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie contains a collection of paleontological skeletons, fossils, and geological treasures. This is a rare chance to meet with representatives from one of Winnipeg’s hidden museum gems!

Guest Scientists: Child Cognition and Learning Lab

Earth History Gallery – 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Come visit researchers from the University of Winnipeg Child Development Labs! Children ages 3-7 years old are welcome to participate in our research exploring how children reason about counterintuitive events. Learn more about our on-campus studies exploring how children’s developing brains learn about math and numbers. All children are welcome to play math games and learn about science!

Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum: Treasure Chest and Fur & Paw Matching Station

Arctic Gallery – 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Join staff members from the Saint-Boniface Museum to explore history and the wild through a hands-on experience for all ages! Handle authentic artifacts from Manitoba’s past, feel a variety of wildlife furs, and test your tracking skills by identifying over 10 different animal prints.

Planetarium

Experience the constellations and planets and see the latest space news!

Live shows every 45 minutes beginning at 4:30 pm. (4:30 pm / 5:15 pm / 6:00 pm / 6:45 pm / 7:30 pm / 8:15 pm)

Science Gallery

Hands-on Fun in the Science Gallery

Science Gallery – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the Science Gallery. Learn about yourself and the world around you through entertaining hands-on activities where you become the scientist. For kids 3 and under, explore our Toddler Treehouse!

Guest Scientists: Living Laboratory

Explore Science Zone – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how children’s minds work? Visit University of Manitoba researchers at their Living Laboratory in the Science Gallery. The Living Laboratory is an educational research experience where visitors of all ages can learn about the development of the human mind by participating in fun hands-on research studies and games.