NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization June 1 to 7, 2009

May 29, 2009






NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
June 1 to 7, 2009



Upcoming Activities
Activities are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated.


Dramamuse: The Museum’s Theatre Company
June 1 to August 22, Tuesday to Saturday
(Please inquire at the Information Desk for performance times)
Canada Hall
Keep an eye out for interactive historical characters in the Canada Hall. Watch them in action, or ask them questions as they enact the daily lives of people from Canada’s past.


Travel Talk: Egypt, Here We Come…
Thursday, June 4
6:30 p.m. (English)
8 p.m. (French)
Cascades Salon
Whether you travel for culture or adventure, Egypt is an exotic destination. Join a travel expert as he describes the myriad attractions of this fascinating country.


Dance to the Beat!
Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5
Noon
Waterfall Court
This authentic street performance showcases break-dancing pros, whose slick moves and gravity-defying antics are sure to amaze visitors.



Canadian Children’s Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)


Building Brainstorm
An exciting new exhibition on architecture and design!
May 30 to September 7, 2009
Step inside Building Brainstorm – a design studio where you can explore what it’s like to be an architect, designer and engineer. Plan a dream home or a dog house, build a model skyscraper, create the ideal floor plan for an apartment, build a structure, design a virtual room and investigate the roles of light and air on building design. Produced by the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC).



Canadian Postal Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)


The Post Goes Pop
Extended to April 1, 2010
This playful and thought-provoking exhibition showcases the enduring influence of postal imagery in popular culture, from songs to sitcoms to movies.



Media Information:

Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7167

Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7169

Fax: 819 776-7187