NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization November 29 to December 5, 2010

Posted on: 24/11/2010

NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
November 29 to December 5, 2010

Activities are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Christmas Marketplace
December 2 to 5
Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marius Barbeau and David M. Stewart Salon

Join us for a festive shopping experience inspired by Europe’s outdoor Christmas markets, featuring unique handcrafted gifts and fine regional foods for your holiday feast. Stress-free shopping in a traditional, festive atmosphere:  Dramamuse actors, Christmas carols, seasonal atmosphere, children’s activities and treats. In partnership with the Marché de solidarité régionale de l’Outaouais.

Glittering Gifts
Thursday, December 2
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Riverview Salon
Participate in a night of sparkling gift-wrapping ideas, in preparation for the holidays. Make unique cards, gift tags and wrapping paper—and be sure to stop by the Museum’s Christmas Market for some unique gifts. With friends, festive music, and the beautiful Museum and its collection to inspire you, get your creative juices flowing as you enter into the holiday spirit! $12; $10 for Museum Members (includes all card, tag and wrapping materials). Tickets are available at the Museum Box Office or by calling 819 776-7000.

In the Time of the Voyageurs
November 30 to December 3
Sunday, December 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallery E
Through our Volunteer Interpreter Program, we are pleased to offer lively interactions with visitors while they explore different aspects of life as a voyageur more than 200 years ago.

Equine Discoveries
November 30 to December 4 
10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Gallery C
Through our Volunteer Interpreter Program, we are pleased to offer interactive and fun-filled activities about horses for the whole family.

Interactive Historical Characters
November 30 to December 4 
In English and French, depending on start time
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)

’Tis the Season!
Saturday, December 4
11 a.m., 1 p.m.