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

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.

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.

Butter & Bannock Making
(Ages 4-12)
Try your hand at making – and tasting – some homemade butter with your very own bannock.

Pets-de-Sœurs
(Ages 7-12)
Come make and taste your very own French-Canadian dessert!

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!

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.

Finger Weaving
(Ages 10-12)
Learn about the Ceinture Fléchée and make a finger woven friendship bracelet.

Embroidery
(Ages 10-12)
Learn about the ancient art of embroidery and make a sample to take home.

Flower Bead
(Ages 10-12)
Learn about the history of Métis flower beadwork!