A group of more than three dozen people pose for a photo together in the desert with a large banner reading "18th ISELV International Symposium on Early and Lower Vertebrates / UHP, ESEF Berrechid, Morocco".

Conferences are an invaluable opportunity for our Curators to share the Museum’s work, and make connections with the natural and human history of other parts of the world.

Read about Dr. Moysiuk's (@cambrojoe.bsky.social) recent trip to Morocco in his latest blog: manitobamuseum.ca/from-seas-to...

On the upper portion a photograph showing a selection of square magnets each depicting blue and green northern lights over a night sky and the silhouette of a polar bear at the base. Below the photograph, on a turquoise background text reads, "Polar Bear Aurora Magnet / hand painted by Rei Weibe". At the bottom is the Museum Shop logo and website URL ManitobaMuseumShop.ca.

Hand painted by local artist Rei Weibe, owner of Easy Art Club, these beautiful mini canvas magnets capture the beautiful Manitoba skies during the northern lights, shining down over the silhouette of a polar bear.

Shop M today: https://vrl.link/4R

Curator Conversations will connect you to the stories that shape our understanding of the natural and cultural world. Don’t miss your chance to engage, ask questions, and see the Manitoba Museum like never before!

Promotional graphic for Curator Conversations "Curating the Universe", with Scott Young, Planetarium Astronomer on April 21, 2026, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. To the right is a formal headshot of Scott Young, with photos of the Planetarium star projector, the Moon, and a galaxy below.

The Planetarium is unlike the other areas of the Museum, as its “collections” include the entire universe! This Tuesday, join Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young on a journey from the far reaches of space to the audience’s seat in the Planetarium.

RSVP to attend: https://vrl.link/4P

A promotional image for Earth Days at the Manitoba Museum. On the right side is an image of a child engaging with a digital display in the Science Gallery. On the left text reads, “Celebrate, Investigate, Initiate Change / Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum / April 18 and 19 / 10 am to 4 pm / Get your tickets!”.

Join us on April 18 and 19 for Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum! We’re exploring the important role water and ice play in life on Earth – influencing climate, shaping the lands, and sustaining and challenging people, plants, and animals.

Buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3Q8NsZQ

Curator Conversations will connect you to the stories that shape our understanding of the natural and cultural world. Don’t miss your chance to engage, ask questions, and see the Manitoba Museum like never before!

Promotional graphic for Curator Conversations "Curating the Universe", with Scott Young, Planetarium Astronomer on April 21, 2026, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. On the right is a formal headshot of Scott Young, with photos of the Planetarium star projector, the Moon, and a galaxy below.

The Planetarium is unlike the other areas of the Museum, since its “collections” include the entire universe! Next week, join Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young on a journey from the far reaches of space to the audience’s seat in the Planetarium.

RSVP to attend: manitobamuseum.ca/event/curato...

“It’s a bee!” “It’s a wasp!” No… it’s a hoverfly! Flies in the family Syrphidae, or “hoverflies”, are well known their ability to hover and their black and yellow colouration. While they cannot sting, they mimic bees and wasps with their bold colours, which can be enough to scare predators away!

We are grateful for the partnership of the communities and members of Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, Fisher River Cree Nation, and McBeth Fisheries that facilitated the collecting of these fossils.

Fossil Unboxing! Crinoids YouTube video by Manitoba Museum

It's time for a fossil unboxing! During field work last year, our palaeontology field team uncovered a huge block of ancient sea floor, teaming with fossil lifeforms.

In this video join @cambrojoe.bsky.social in removing the fossil's protective plaster jacket: youtube.com/shorts/eb3EE...

Discover how ice and water shape our landscape and affect all life on Earth on a self-guided Explorer Trail this Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum!

This weekend, April 18 and 19, we’re exploring the important role water and ice play in life on Earth. Earth Days programming: https://bit.ly/3Q8NsZQ

We’re looking for a talented museum conservator to join our team at the Manitoba Museum! They’ll assist the Senior Conservator in caring for items on display in our galleries as well as those stored in the museum collection storage.

Job details: https://manitobamuseum.ca/assistant-conservator/

Join us on April 18 and 19 for Earth Days @ the Manitoba Museum! We’re exploring the important role water and ice play in life on Earth – influencing climate, shaping the lands, and sustaining and challenging people, plants, and animals.

Buy your tickets today: https://vrl.link/4t

A formal headshot of a smiling Morgan Brightnose.

We are excited to introduce Morgan Brightnose – the new Curator of Indigenous Collections here at the Manitoba Museum!

Get to know Morgan: manitobamuseum.ca/team/morgan-...

Robert Mann, a veteran of WWI and a member of the Canadian Legion delegation, participated in the Vimy Ridge Pilgrimage in Vimy, France in 1936, and wore this identifying badge as part of that trip. #VimyRidgeDay

The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place from April 9-12, 1917. Using new and imaginative tactics, Canadian soldiers accomplished in three days what others had failed to do in three years. The victory was costly: the Canadian military suffered over 10,000 casualties, including 3,598 dead.

The Criddle family, who came to Manitoba in 1882, were famous naturalists. Many items that they collected or created were donated to the Manitoba Museum, including the above watercolour by Norman Criddle, the Manitoba Government’s first official Provincial Entomologist.

A watercolour painting of a cutting of a plant with small dark green serrated leaves, and three larger five-petaled pink flowers with yellow centres. Several flower buds grow in small clusters from the stems which have prickles growing along all surfaces. To the lower left of the cutting is an illustration of a stem with three round red fruits at the ends. Between the two illustrations handwriting reads “N.C. / 17.VI.06”.

None of the wild roses in Manitoba actually have thorns. They do however, possess prickles. Prickles are epidermal protrusions that are similar to very stiff hairs. Thorns, in contrast, are woody structures that are actually modified branches. #WildflowerWednesday

This 2-metre-long snow snake is used to play a traditional Iroquois winter game. The aim of the game is to slide the "snake" along the snow for as long a distance as possible, often along tracks made by pulling a log or even a small child in the snow. #IDSDP2026

Explore your world – and worlds beyond - at the Manitoba Museum this Spring Break! Discover the wonders of earth, space, and everything in between with exciting programming running daily from 10 am to 4 pm until Sunday, April 5.

Buy your Spring Break Pass today: https://bit.ly/3ZUyLvj

Congratulations to Trina K. who was a One Great Lottery winner in March! With her entry, Trina chose to support the Manitoba Museum and we're so grateful for her generosity.

Don't miss YOUR chance to win big! Buy your ticket for the April lottery today: https://vrl.link/47

School may be closed tomorrow, but we're not! Come learn with us here at the Manitoba Museum this long weekend. It is the last weekend of our Spring Break programming.

Plan your visit today: https://bit.ly/3ZUyLvj

Join us tomorrow for First Friday! Friday, April 3, from 4 to 9 pm enjoy free admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery, and special First Friday programming. No ticket is required.

Explore April 3 First Friday programming: https://vrl.link/3I

Thank you for sharing your day and learning with us! We hope everyone had a wonderful visit 😊

From the ground beneath your feet to the galaxies above, unlock the wonders of our world and others in the Planetarium this Spring Break!

Don’t forget, your Spring Break Pass includes unlimited Planetarium shows: https://bit.ly/3ZUyLvj

Follow Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young's blog for the latest updates: manitobamuseum.ca/canada-flies...

If the launch proceeds as scheduled, our live-stream event will begin at 3:00 pm CDT on Wednesday, April 1, with launch expected at 5:24 pm CDT. Tune in at facebook.com/ManitobaMuseum or youtube.com/ManitobaMuseum.

Artemis II watch party promotional image with four astronauts posing for a photo wearing orange space suits. Seated, right, is Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Image is on a blue background with text to the left reading "Dome@Home Special Event / Wednesday, April 1 / Live-stream starting at 3:00 pm" and the Dome@Home logo in the lower left corner.

Join us on Facebook or YouTube tomorrow for a live-streamed Artemis II Launch Party! The Artemis II mission, years in preparation, is currently set to launch on Wednesday, April 1. Aboard will be three American Astronauts and Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

Have you heard of Giant Beavers? YouTube video by Manitoba Museum

Did you know that Manitoba used to be home to Giant Beavers?

In this video learn about this fascinating Ice Age animal and how its both similar and different than the beavers we know today: youtube.com/shorts/jNhAr...

An adult and child point out of frame into a museum diorama in the Parklands Gallery.

Join us on First Friday, April 3, from 4 to 9 pm for special First Friday programming! Enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket required.

Explore April 3 First Friday programming: https://vrl.link/3I