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MANITOBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROSS HOUSE MUSEUM W M Catch a glimpse into the operation of the first post office in Western Canada, Métis history and the 1850s homestead life of the Ross family. The museum is one of the last remaining examples of Red River frame architecture in Winnipeg. Open June to August, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Joe Zuken Heritage Park, 140 Meade Street North – Historic North Point Douglas Tel: 204.943.3958 Email: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca www.mhs.mb.ca MANITOBA MUSEUM W M A Manitoba Museum is an award-winning heritage and edutainment centre that provides a journey through Manitoba's past, present, and future; a planetarium and science centre. Winner of the Michelin Green Guide's top award–designated "Worth the Trip," the museum also features an ever-changing variety of specialty exhibits. Open late May to Labour Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; September to late-May, Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 190 Rupert Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.956.2830 | 204.943.3139 (recorded information) Email: info@manitobamuseum.ca www.manitobamuseum.ca On Site at the Manitoba Museum MUSEUM GALLERIES W Climb aboard the Nonsuch, a replica of a full-size 17th-century ship; go to a 1920s silent picture show; listen to a fire crackle; join a bison hunt; follow the migration of the caribou and much more as you explore the dramatic walk-through settings of its nine galleries. PLANETARIUM W The exploration of space is the greatest journey humanity has ever undertaken. "Astronaut," narrated by Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels) is the next best thing to being there. Also includes a live segment on the current night sky and special shows for families with young children. Call for show times. SCIENCE GALLERY W Interactive exhibits encourage learning and discovery. See a full-sized rocket, build and test drive your own race car, touch a meteorite, interact with a tornado and explore Lake Winnipeg in an award- winning simulator. MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME W M Walk through time and see artifacts and memories of the province's rich sport history and achievements including the AVCO Cup and Clara Hughes' bike from the 1996 Olympics. Be inspired by our province's sport heroes. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.925.5936 Email: halloffame@sportmanitoba.ca www.manitobahalloffame.ca LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums / Historical Ancient Seas Gallery at the Manitoba Museum Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame: Joey Traa 46 2017 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg

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