Interactive Programs

We offer to groups a tailored selection of “flash visit” interactive programs designed to give children and all who want to experience a sampling of life in the good ol’ days. Interactive programs are available Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Choose one activity for a short visit or extend your stay by choosing two or three activities.

To make a reservation, please contact us at experiences@msbm.mb.ca or (204) 237-4500 ext.420.

45 min / activity. Capacity of 15 / activity.

$4 + GST / child (for 1 activity).

Several activities can be combined for an additional $1.00 + GST / person for each additional program.
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Manitoba Symbols

(Age 4+)

What represents Manitoba to you? Symbols like the Bison, Red River Cart and Beaver are all around us! Come make your own Manitoba flag.

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Voyageur Games & Historic Sports

(Age 4+)

Discover what it was like to be a voyageur during your own canoe voyage, relay race style! Also, you will get to play croquet and horse shoes and learn about these traditional games.

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Butter & Bannock Making

(Age 4+)

Try your hand at making – and tasting – some homemade butter with your very own bannock.

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Pets-de-Sœurs

(Age 7+)

Come make and taste your very own French-Canadian dessert!

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Laundry Day

(Age 4+)

Doing the laundry is much more interesting when you do it with a washboard and some good ol’ elbow grease!

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Quill Pen Writing

(Age 7+)

Write your name or the alphabet using a goose quill and ink, just like kids in school a hundred years ago.

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Finger Weaving

(Age 10+)

Learn about the Ceinture Fléchée and make a finger woven friendship bracelet.

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Embroidery

(Age 10+)

Learn about the ancient art of embroidery and make a sample to take home.

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Flower Bead

(Age 10+)

Learn about the history of Métis flower beadwork!