First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum

First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Admission: Free | Family-Friendly

The Manitoba Museum is excited to partner with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to present First Fridays programming! Enjoy free admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket is required unless otherwise specified.

Special Programming – October 3

Wackydoodle Dance Party

Alloway Hall | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A high-energy, family-friendly DJ experience with Winnipeg’s dynamic duo, K Chedda and DJ Co-op. Expect pop, hip-hop, funk, Motown, and soul—spun at kid-friendly volumes.

Paleontology Pop-up

Earth History Gallery | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meet members of the University of Manitoba’s Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie as they showcase fossils, skeletons, and geological treasures from their collection.

I Belong Here

Urban Corridor | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indigenous Scholar in Residence Lucy Lindell shares digital art prints that reimagine museum spaces as Indigenous teachings, affirming cultural beauty and belonging.

The Museum Collection Illuminated

Discovery Room | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Explore unusual artifacts curated from the Museum’s vaults, including an 11lb Giant Puffball mushroom, an ornate bison horn chair, and a 500 BCE wine pitcher.

Hands-on Fun in the Science Gallery

Science Gallery | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experiment with hands-on activities, illusions, and interactive science exhibits. Plus, explore the brand-new Toddler Zone for kids 3 and under.

Guest Scientists: Living Laboratory

Explore Science Zone | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Participate in fun research studies with University of Manitoba researchers to learn about child development in this interactive educational lab.

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Manitoba Skies Live Show: Every half hour, starting at 4:30 pm (last show at 8:30 pm).
Wilfred Buck’s STAR STORIES: Every hour, starting at 5:00 pm (last show at 8:00 pm).