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MANITOBA MUSEUM W 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 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 Tuesday 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 MARTHA STREET STUDIO W A community-based printmaking facility with artwork exhibitions and a behind-the-scenes look at screen printing, etching and other printmaking techniques. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 11 Martha Street – Exchange District Tel: 204.779.6253 Email: gallery.printmakers@mymts.net www.printmakers.mb.ca MAYBERRY FINE ART Mayberry Fine Art features an impressive selection of paintings and sculptures by more than 35 leading contemporary artists from across Canada and offers expertise in historic 19th and 20th century Canadian art. Special exhibitions are also held in Toronto and a satellite space in Winnipeg Square near the Fort Street entrance. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open until 9 pm on the first Friday of the month for First Fridays www.firstfridayswinnipeg.org/ mcdermot-avenue.html. 212 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District Winnipeg Square – 360 Main Street – Downtown Tel: 204.255.5690 Email: info@mayberryfineart.com www.mayberryfineart.com Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame: Joey Traa Planetarium: Manitoba Museum 50 2018 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG

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