REGINA — The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is celebrating the Family Day long weekend and February break with several activities for visitors.
Whether it is hearing Scotty, the world's largest Tyrannosaurus rex, roar inside the CN T. rex Gallery, checking out the Home Gallery or experiencing history in the First Nation Gallery, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum has something for everyone.
Indoor Ice Fishing – Feb. 17-18
Try an indoor version of ice fishing in the Field Station. Children will use magnetized fishing poles to make a lucky catch in this popular activity.
The activity is open 10 a.m. - noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 17-18.
Mini-Pow Wow – Feb. 19
Come and watch Powwow on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. The hour-long event will feature kinîmihitonâwaw (They All Dance) Dance Troupe, the Yellow Creek Singers and MC Jeff Cappo.
The event is part of the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Traditional Knowledge Keepers Program, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation.
Megamunch's Farewell – Feb. 20-25
This will be the last week to visit Megamunch and wish him well before he retires on Feb. 25.
A pop-up Megamunch museum will be on display in the SaskTel Be Kind Online Learning Lab. It includes a presentation of Megamunch through the years. Open daily between Feb .20 and 25.
Take part in the Megamunch Seek-and-Find. Visitors can hunt for pictures of Megamunch hidden in the galleries. Find them all and receive a Megamunch activity sheet.
Traditional Knowledge Keepers Workshop Series
Later this spring, the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum will begin hosting Traditional Knowledge Keepers Workshop Series, sponsored by Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. Watch for workshop topics, such as ledger art, beading and rug hooking, in March, April and May.
Each workshop includes an opportunity to view pieces in the museum's Indigenous History Collection.
To learn more about the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's exhibits, events, programming and world class research, visit: https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/.
-Submitted by RSM
