NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization September 20 to 26, 2010

Posted on: 17/09/2010

NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
September 20 to 26, 2010

Activities are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

 The Lost Dominion 70mm Film Festival (English only)
September 24 to 26
Theatre
The Lost Dominion Screening Collective presents the first annual 70mm Film Festival. This is a rare chance to see classic films the way they were meant to be shown, on 70mm film with six-track surround sound. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Museum Box Office (819 776-7000) for $11. Festival passes can be purchased at Invisible Cinema (319 Lisgar St., Ottawa), or at the door before the festival starts, for $40.

Culture Days Photo Workshop
September 25 and 26
1 to 2 p.m. (English)
3 to 4 p.m. (French)
Meet at the Membership Desk
Bring your camera to the Museum for a fun, free photography workshop to celebrate the Journées de la culture du Québec. Canadian Museum of Civilization photographers Steven Darby and Marie-Louise Deruaz will provide insider access to their studio, share tips for capturing better images, and give participants a chance to aim their lenses at the Museum’s photogenic architecture. Free. Call 819 776-8379 to register (limited to 25 participants per session).

Public Guided Tours
Canada Hall
Grand Hall
Face-to-Face
First Peoples Hall
September 20 to 26  
In English and French, depending on start time
Tickets: $3 with Museum admission. For more information, please inquire at the Museum Information Desk.

In the Time of the Voyageurs
September 21 to 26
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
September 21 to 25
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
September 21 to 25
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 tal