Children's Discovery Museum

Coming Events at the Children’s Discovery Museum

2010-08-24T12:17:00.001-06:00

Coming Events!

Monday, September 6

CLOSED

Tuesday, September 7

FREE ADMISSION
Courtesy of Tim Hortons

11:00-11:30 – Kids on the Block Puppet Show by Saskatchewan Association for Community Living

1:30-2:00 – Christine Savard will read French stories in our craft room

Sunday, September 12

2:00-2:30 - SCAT, Street Cat Resuce

Saturday, September 18

Much More Munsch Opens!!!

11:00 – Much More Munsch Parade,

FREE ADMISSION for everyone in costume, register online for a chance to win a Birthday Party at the Museum

The Much More Munsch Parade!

2010-08-17T16:38:00.001-06:00

Much More Munsch Parade!

When: Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 am
Where: In Market Mall
What ages: Everyone!
Register online for a chance to win a gift certificate for a birthday party!
Everyone in costume on September 18 gets free admission to the Museum and the Exhibit.

If you don't want to dress up, a nonperishable food donation for the Saskatoon Food bank will get you free admission

On September 18th we are having a Parade to mark the grand opening of the Much More Munsch exhibit. The exhibit will be right next door to our current location. Register on our website to be entered for a gift certificate for a birthday party. Everyone who dresses up will have free access to both the Museum and the Exhibit. That includes adults. Alternatively, you can bring a food donation for the Saskatioon Food Bank. If you need inspiration read any of Robert Munsch's books.

Much More Munsch Exhibit!

This exhibit was created with the help of Robert Munsch by the Manitoba Children's Museum and centres on many of his most popular titles, like "Paper Bag Princess" and "Love You Forever". It has been all over North America and is now coming to Saskatoon! This is a real feather in our cap since we are such a young Children's Museum.

Admission to one side will be $3.50, admission to both will be $5.00. The exhibit is great fun for everyone who has listened to or read a Munsch book.

We will have school programming available for Munsch as well as our normal school programming on the Museum side. Schools are booked on Mondays and Tuesdays and spots are being claimed quickly. Give us a call for more information or to book a date, 683-2555.

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly!

2010-06-10T10:47:00.001-06:00

Butterflies are an amazing part of nature!

The transition from egg to catepillar to pupa to a beautiful butterfly is the process of Metamorphisis. Children and adults tend to be curious about this transition as it is limited to very few species.

The Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan has a new live exhibit - The Life Cycle of a Painted Lady Butterfly!

In late May we introduced large catepillars to the museum. Children and caregivers have marveled over the transitions we have experienced to date. As of June 5th we had 7 Pupas. Here is a picture of them.

It should not be long now! It usually takes between 7-10 days to move from a Pupa to an Adult.

We encourage you to bring your child in to share in this amazing processes and take part in the interactive games we have set up along with the live exhibit.

Discovery Dash 2010

2010-05-16T14:52:00.000-06:00

The 2nd annual Discovery Dash will be a day of fun races and events for the whole family. All proceeds go to the Children’s Discovery Museum and will help us continue to foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning in children.

July 17, 2010, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rotary Park, Saskatoon
$10/person or $35/family
Click here to register online.

This Weekend's Activities

2010-05-10T19:09:00.000-06:00

We have some fun animals at the Museum this weekend!

Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.: the SPCA, with live animals
Sunday, May 16, 2 p.m.: Oasis Aviary & Exotics, with live exotic birds

Happy Birthday!

2010-05-10T19:00:00.000-06:00

Did you know that it's our first birthday on Thursday? We opened to the public in Market Mall on May 13, 2009. Since then, we have had 10,000 visitors, including children from 85 school groups. We have 200 members, and 30 active volunteers. Thank you all, and we look forward to another amazing year!

Tim Hortons Day

2010-05-10T18:55:00.000-06:00

We had 150 people visit us for free last Friday, May 7, courtesy of Tim Hortons. Janice at the front desk said everyone shared well with others, and it was a great day!

Play’s the Thing - Magazine - The Atlantic

2010-04-22T16:03:00.000-06:00

A new book argues that play may be the primary means nature has found to develop our brains.

Read the review here: Play’s the Thing - Magazine - The Atlantic

Thank you Volunteers

2010-04-19T17:51:00.000-06:00

April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer Week.

Thanks to all our volunteers, past and present, who have helped make the Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan a reality. It is through your dedication and commitment that we are able to give the children of Saskatoon a place where they learn through play, and where they are inspired to be creative and curious for the rest of their lives.

Thank you for everything you do.

Upcoming April Events

2010-03-28T14:33:00.000-06:00

Spring is in the air and we have a special exhibit coming in May exploring the life of a butterfly. April however also promises to be another fun filled month at the Children's Discovery Museum.

Join us for any or all of the following events:

April 3 - What type of fabric is this?
Join Sharon from Cloth for Kids from 1:00-1:15pm

April 4 - Museum is Closed
See you Monday

April 7 - Tim Hortons Day
Free Admission

April 17 - Water Colour Fun
Paint with Helena from 9:30-10:30am

April 24 - Ask a vet your pet questions
Visit with a veterinarian from 12:00-12:30pm

Remember to watch our online calendar for upcoming events.

Thank You!

2010-03-28T14:21:00.000-06:00

What's for Dinner? was a huge success again this year. We want to thank everyone who attended and hope you enjoyed your night out. A special thanks to all of our Silent Auction donors. This night of course could not happen with out the support of our Restaurant Sponsors.

Thank you -

Calories Bakery and Restaurant
Carver's Steakhouse
Garden Court Cafe
Mr. Rizo's
Koutouki Taverna
Rembrandt's Fine Dining and Wine Bar
Taj Mahal
The Ivy Dining & Lounge
The Victorian Steak & Seafood House
Weczeria Food and Wine

We are looking forward to next year!
Stay tuned to our blog and website for updates on 2011 What's for Dinner and the 2010 Discovery Dash.

Come in and Explore with us in March

2010-03-11T09:35:00.001-06:00

March has sprung upon us and we are excited for all the great events scheduled.

March 16 - Museum will be closed due to School Bookings

March 20 - For the kids we have singing with Syliva Chave at 12:30!

March 20 - Our 2nd Annual What's for Dinner? A scrumptious night out for grown ups. If you are interested in tickets learn more here.

March 21 - Kids cooking with Dreen at 2:oo. MMMM wonder what we will be making.

March 22 and 23 - Museum closed due to School Bookings

March 27 - DIDGERIDOO and EMU TOO! Discover these wonders with us from 10:30 to 11.

March 28 - Families are invited to join us in designing and decorating cookies from 2 - 2:45!

March 30 - The museum will be closed due to a School Booking.

Cooking, baking, music, and more! We look forward to exploring all month long and hope you can join us. You can always discover what is happening at the Children's Discovery Museum by visiting our online calendar.

Tim Hortons Day March 7

2010-03-02T10:35:00.000-06:00

Free Admission Sunday March 7, 2010!

We are excited to tell you that on the 7th of every month in 2010, Tim Hortons is sponsoring a free day at the Museum. Tim Horton wore the number 7 while playing for the Maple Leafs.

Sunday March 7 is our official launch of this sponsorship and we want to share this excitement with all of you! We hope to see you and your families at the Children's Discovery Museum on the 7th of March.

School Group Visits

2010-02-21T14:32:00.000-06:00

The Children's Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday February 22nd and Tuesday February 23rd due to School Group Visits.

Please remember to check our calendar for upcoming events.

'What's for Dinner?' a Children's Discovery Museum Fundraiser

2010-02-14T14:11:00.001-06:00

‘What’s for Dinner? A Scrumptious Night Out for Grown-Ups’ is a delicious and suspenseful fundraising event in support of the Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan.

Participants buy tickets for their own tables of six for an unforgettable night out at one of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants.

What’s the catch?

You don’t know where you will be dining until you randomly draw your restaurant’s name at the pre-dinner reception!

When: March 20, 2010

For ticket information: mrs_lines@hotmail.com

Our 2010 participating restaurants are:

Calories Bakery and Restaurant
Carver's Steakhouse
Garden Court Cafe
Keo's Kitchen
Mr. Rizo's
Koutouki Taverna
Rembrandt's Fine Dining and Wine Bar
Taj Mahal
The Ivy Dining & Lounge
The Victorian Steak & Seafood House
Weczeria Food and Wine

Museum Closures

2010-02-05T12:51:00.000-06:00

We are very busy right now on Mondays and Tuesdays, with school and preschool groups coming to visit. Because of space limitations, we close the museum to the public. Sometimes the museum is closed all day. Please call ahead, or check the calendar before you come, so you aren't disappointed!

Access Program Provides a 'Yes' Environment for Pre-Kindergarten Children

2010-02-04T23:24:00.000-06:00

The Children's Discovery Museum is committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning in children. Thanks to Saskatchewan’s Community Initiatives Fund, we are able to provide free admission and transportation to many school and preschool groups from Saskatoon's core neighborhoods. We are excited to have this opportunity!

On February 1, the Pre-Kindergarten class from Bishop Roborecki Community School came for a morning of exploration and creativity. Carlee Eng and her students were inspired by their visit! She had this to say:

"I just got back from the Museum with my Prekindergarten classes and we loved it! It was so nice to bring the kids somewhere where they could touch, hold, feel, explore, and play with EVERYTHING! I usually do not look forward to field trips because it requires me to constantly be telling the Pre-K's 'No', but for this trip everything was a 'Yes!'. The kids were so played out that many of them fell asleep on the bus! When we got back to school, the kids were still talking about being vets, so we have now set up a big vet center in our room! Thank you for inspiring our learning outside and inside our classroom! The museum inspired so much creativity within the students - I loved seeing them perform on the stage, it was great! Thank you for giving these students an opportunity they would have never had otherwise!"

Please contact Sharon Elder at bselder@usa.net if you are interested in learning more about the Children's Discovery Museum's Access Program.

February Special Events and Guests

2010-01-31T11:44:00.000-06:00

Join the Children's Discovery Museum in February for one or ALL of the following special events:

Sunday, February 7
Free admission noon to 4 p.m., courtesy of Tim Hortons.
Read Saskatoon will be sharing some exciting stories 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 7
The Children's Discovery Museum will have bean sprouting activity for kids at the Heritage Festival: Western Development Museum, noon to 5 p.m. Free.

Saturday, February 13
Janice the Lizard Lady: come in and explore the world of reptiles.
Please note there will be live reptiles.
2:00-3:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 20
Free Hand Theatre Featuring the Rock Family.
2-2:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 21
Saskatoon SPCA
Please note there will be live animals at this event.
2:30-3:15 p.m.

Saturday, February 27
Osteoporosis Society presents: Astronauts and Their Bones
1:30-2:00 p.m.

Don't forget you can also check our online calendar for any upcoming event!

Kids to Kids - Raised over $600 for Haiti

2010-01-28T17:37:00.000-06:00

Kids to Kids - Come together to help Haiti raised $630 to be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund!

Thank you to everyone who so generously donated!

Free Admission

2010-01-23T14:47:00.000-06:00

Courtesy of

Admission is FREE on the 7th of every month in 2010!

We are excited to tell you that on the 7th of every month in 2010, Tim Hortons is sponsoring a free day at the Museum. Tim Horton wore the number 7 while playing for the Maple Leafs.

We hope to see you.

Upcoming events in January 2010

2010-01-22T10:52:00.000-06:00

January has come and appears to be flying by in the blink of an eye! With only two weekends left this month the Children's Discovery Museum is hoping you will decide to join us for all or any of our upcoming special events.

Saturday January 23 -
10:00a -11:15a Watercolour Fun with Helena! Come and Go!

Sunday January 24 -
2:30p -3:00p River City Irish Dance-Beautiful costumes and fancy footwork!

Saturday January 30 -
10:30a -11:15a Veternarian Katina Stewart-Vet Visit Puppet Show!
(please note that there will be no Live pets present this day)

Sunday January 31 -
2:30p -3:00p Pharmacist Matt Green-Drug Safety Presentation

We hope to see you there!

Kids to Kids - Come together to help Haiti

2010-01-17T14:10:00.000-06:00

This week, after one of the worst earthquakes in recent history, the world has come together to support the people of Haiti... The Children's Discovery Museum would like to help too. That's why we're dedicating the week of January 18-24, 2010 to "Kids to Kids - Come together to help Haiti". $1 from every admission will go to the relief effort - through the Canadian Red Cross. There will also be a donation jar at the museum's entrance where kids can help by donating coins from home.

Visit the Children's Discovery Museum
between January 18 and 24
and join us in helping the people of Haiti.