NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization May 2 to 8, 2011

Posted on: 05/05/2011

NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
May 2 to 8, 2011

Activities are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Meet and Greet
Baker’s Daughter: The story of a long, rich and very Canadian life
Wednesday, May 4
Noon (English)
Cascades Salon
Hear stories from the memoirs of noted Ottawa philanthropist Grete Hale, author of Baker’s Daughter: The story of a long, rich and very Canadian life. The experiences of this remarkable woman are entertaining and inspiring, and evoke the rich history of Canada and our community.

Interactive Historical Characters
May 3 to 6
3 p.m. 
Saturday, May 7
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Bilingual
Canada Hall
The Museum’s theatre company, Dramamuse, invites you to help bring history to life—and life to history—by interacting with historical characters within the stunning environment of Canada Hall. Watch these characters in action or talk with them as they enact the daily lives of people from Canada’s past. For more information, please visit www.historymuseum.ca/dramamusetheatre.

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

Children’s Day
Friday, May 6
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Throughout the world, many countries have special days celebrating the value and importance of children. Join us as we mark Children’s Day in Japan with art, games and tasty treats!

Creative Art-Making
During the month of May
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Studio and Kaleidoscope
Jump-start your imagination and stretch your creative thinking skills with our drop-in workshops. The theme for the whole month of May is Flower Power! Activities for ages 5 and up.

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