Daycare Programming

We offer daycare groups a tailored selection of “flash visit” programs designed to give children a sampling of life in the good ol’ days. Daycare 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.

Capacity of 15 kids per activity

Several activities can be added for larger groups.

$4 per person for one program

+$1.00 plus GST per person for all added programs
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Manitoba Symbols

(Ages 4-9)

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

(Ages 4-9)

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

(Ages 4-12)

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

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Pets-de-Sœurs

(Ages 7-12)

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

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Laundry Day

(Ages 4-12)

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

(Ages 7-12)

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

(Ages 10-12)

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

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Embroidery

(Ages 10-12)

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

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Flower Bead

(Ages 10-12)

Learn about the history of Métis flower beadwork!