MANITOBA DAY EVENTS
Western Canada Aviation Museum, Winnipeg
In recognition of Manitoba Day, the museum will contact a special tour called Made in Manitoba which will feature Canada’s first helicopter, the Froebe, made by three brothers in Homewood; the Black Brant rocket, made by Bristol Aerospace of Manitoba; and the Vickers Vedette flying boat, which was flown by Manitoba Government Air Services in the 1920s. For more information, call 204-786-5503, email or visit the website at www.wcam.mb.ca.
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum and Alliance Française du Manitoba, Winnipeg
As part of the sixth annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival, Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum is partnering with Alliance Française du Manitoba as a principal venue for the Festival’s first-ever francophone component. Programming for schools will be presented at the Musée Thursday and Friday. For reservation information or additional highlights of the French component of the Winnipeg Storytelling Festival, contact Alliance Française by phone at 204-477-1515 or email .
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is hosting a free open house on Manitoba Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brandon Municipal Airport. This is the only museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. For more information, call 204-727-2444, email or visit the website at www.airmuseum.ca.
New Iceland Heritage Museum, Gimli
The New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli will be celebrating Manitoba Day by hosting a Heritage Fair in the Lady of the Lake Theatre. This year’s theme is Manitoba’s History and Heritage which will showcase the work of local Grade 6 students. The displays will be available for viewing May 10 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 2046424001, email or visit the website at www.nihm.ca.
Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach
In recognition of Manitoba Day, the Mennonite Heritage Village will be offering a short program about Manitoba and special programming for local school children including a guided tour, a book reading and birthday cake and juice. For more information, call 1-204-326-9661, email or visit the website at www.mennoniteheritagevillage.com.
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Manitoba Historical Society, Winnipeg
The Manitoba Historical Society will be celebrating Manitoba Day with free iced tea, lemonade and cookies in the Dalnavert Visitor Centre, 61 Carlton St., Winnipeg. There will be a special two-for-one entrance fee to the Dalnavert Museum. There will be Manitoba Historical Society trivia games and prizes. For more information, visit the society’s website at www.mhs.mb.ca or phone 204-947-0559.
Manitoba Agricultural Museum, Austin
There will be free admission on Manitoba Day along with tours of the historic village and the collection of over 500 antique tractors and steam engines. This year’s theme is the Olympics. Children will have the opportunity to make Olympic torches, join in the opening ceremonies and participate in relay games. For more information, call 204-637-2354, email or visit the website at www.ag-museum.mb.ca.
Manitoba Genealogical Society, Winnipeg
On May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Manitoba Genealogical Society will hold its annual open house at Unit E - 1045 St. James St., Winnipeg. Admission will be free and open to all. Volunteers will be on hand to assist visitors in learning how to research their family history and to explain the resources available at the library and elsewhere. For further information, visit the society’s website at www.mbgenealogy.com or phone 204-783-9139.
The Forks, Winnipeg
Events include a pancake breakfast with all proceeds going to Winnipeg Harvest and Hunger for Hope, live entertainment and birthday cake. The birthday celebrations will continue at the Winnipeg Goldeyes game in the evening and will conclude with a fireworks display. In honour of Manitoba’s birthday, visitors to The Forks will also be asked to share their favourite Manitoba experience for an online video promotion.