NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization March 16 to 22, 2009
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NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
March 16 to 22, 2009
The Museum will be open on Monday, March 16
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Upcoming Activities
Activities are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated.
Beads: A Living Art
Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20
1 to 4 p.m.
River View Salon
Discover different styles of First Nations beading techniques and create your own beaded designs. In partnership with Indigenous Culture & Media Innovations.
Egyptian Lego® Build
Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Northern Salon
Join Lego® expert Lee Beauregard and his team and use your imagination and skills to build an Egyptian-themed Lego creation.
Un Common Reign: Akhenaten and the Cult of the Sun God
Sunday, March 22
2 p.m. (French)
Theatre
Tickets: $5
Dr. Jean Revez of the Univesité du Québec à Montréal examines the life and times of Akhenaten, who rules Egypt during the 14th century B.C.E.. Akhenaten’s attempt to establish an unusual religion within Egyptian society has made an exceptional – and controversial – figure in the history of Egypt.
Awaken the Artist Within!
Ongoing
Special Exhibitions Gallery C
Draw inspiration from original folk art pieces and create your own unique work of art in the exhibition’s activity space. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition
Heart and Soul: Quebec Folk Art.
Canadian Children’s Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)
Break Away to Japan
Monday, March 16 to Friday, March, 20
10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Springtime in Japan means cherry blossoms, and it’s time to celebrate with a “picnic” under the sakura (cherry tree). Taste some sakura mochi (cherry blossom treats), and join our special guests throughout the week for a variety of workshops in martial arts, tie-dyeing, origami, doll-making, taiko drumming and more!
Canadian Postal Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)
Special Delivery
Wednesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 22
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Explore unusual objects, hear amusing anecdotes and challenge your friends.
Sponsored by Canada Post.
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