UPCOMING EVENTS:
Annual General Meeting
Monday, May 26th, 2025
10:30-12:30
Light lunch provided
RSVP to: MEMEC@electricalmuseum.ca
PAST EVENTS
Spring Break 2025
March 29th — April 5th
As always, we’re showcasing new crafts, games, and activities specially designed for the Spring Break 2025 holiday—fun for all ages, including toddlers!
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1–4 PM
Watt a Season
As part of our "Watt a Season" holiday event, the museum will extend its hours and offer hot chocolate every Saturday in December. Throughout the week, enjoy festive crafts, games, and explore our exhibit on the history of electrical Christmas lighting. All activities are included with admission.​​
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Saturday, January 4th hours: 12 to 5 PM
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Saturday, January 11th hours: 12 to 5 PM​
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July 25th–28th
Threshermen's Reunion & Stampede
Look for us in Austin at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum!
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Doors Open
Doors Open Winnipeg
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
11 am to 5 pm
The Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre is participating in Heritage Winnipeg's annual Doors Open Winnipeg event. We will be open on Saturday, May 25th from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.
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For more information please visit:
Craft With Us!
July - September 2, 2022
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There's summer fun at the Manitoba Electrical Museum!
On Fridays until the first week of September during our opening hours of 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, we will have Craft With Us! Instead of following instructions on a piece of paper, join Manisha in creating our
#CraftOfTheDay.
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Each Friday will be a different craft, so come on by to craft with us!
All That Glows
November 21, 2023 to
January 6, 2024
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The Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre, located at 680 Harrow Street is proud to present “All That Glows” an annual exhibit of holiday lights.
The exhibit educates visitors on the ways Christmas lighting and decorations have been revolutionized since the practice first began in the 1880s. You’ll learn, for example, how Christmas trees were lit in homes that weren’t yet wired for electricity.
The exhibition has a “local” feel, focusing on the history of electronic innovations in the Manitoba province. The museum is centrally located with free parking.
Family Fun Saturday:
All That Glows Edition
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Saturday, December 16th, 2023
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The Manitoba Electrical Museum presents a Family Fun Saturday: All that Glows Edition!
Enjoy some hot cocoa, participate in our All That Glows version of Who Wants to Be a “Legend-aire” a quiz activity, and learn how holiday lighting has changed over the decades.
Who Wants to Be a “Legend-aire” will happen
at 2:00pm and then an after hours special at 4:00pm.
Seats are limited.
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Craft With Us!
July - September 2, 2022
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There's summer fun at the Manitoba Electrical Museum!
On Fridays until the first week of September during our opening hours of 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, we will have Craft With Us! Instead of following instructions on a piece of paper, join Manisha in creating our
#CraftOfTheDay.
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Each Friday will be a different craft, so come on by to craft with us!
Shocktober
October, 2023
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The Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre, located at 680 Harrow Street presents “Shocktober" all through the month of October!
The real fun is on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1:00pm -4:00pm, with a spooky
hair-raising experience with our Van de Graaff demonstrations, fall activities, and treats! With weather permitting a photo opportunity with our 1950s truck!
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Remember to wear your costumes to create memories that will haunt you forever!
Diversity Drum Circles
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Admission is $15
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The Manitoba Electrical Museum hosts the
drop-in Community Drum Circle.
The integrative community drum circle provides an opportunity to participate in a uniquely uplifting and energizing experience drumming with others.
Hear the beat of the drum as it calls to you and welcomes you to the circle. Feel the beat and join in the rhythms as you release yourself from the stresses and demands of the day and connect with yourself and a supportive community.
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Their objective is for everyone to have fun, feel included and explore their own creativity while connecting with others doing the same.
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Drums and percussion instruments included.
Pre-registration is required at their home page or DM them on their Facebook page.
Craft With Us!
July - September 2, 2022
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There's summer fun at the Manitoba Electrical Museum!
On Fridays until the first week of September during our opening hours of 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, we will have Craft With Us! Instead of following instructions on a piece of paper, join Manisha in creating our
#CraftOfTheDay.
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Each Friday will be a different craft, so come on by to craft with us!
Door's Open
Saturday, May 27, 2023
11:00am-5:00pm
FREE EVENT
The Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre, is participating in Heritage Winnipeg's 20th annual Door Open Winnipeg. We will be open to the public on Saturday, with guided tours running throughout the day starting at 11:00am, with the last tour departing at 4:00pm. Tours will be 30 to 45 minutes in length with a maximum of 10 guests. There will also be game and activities downstairs for the public to enjoy.
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For more information please visit:
Fun Fridays
Every Friday starting July 7 to August 25, 2023
EXTENDED TO SEPT 1!
We are back at it again with Craft with Us every Friday in July and August! Each week is a different craft!
While crafting with us, new this year is a Van der Graaf demonstration at 2:00pm. Watch and be amazed how a Van der Graaf can demonstrate static electricity.