Fall 2010 at the MacBride Museum
End of Summer Hours
Wednesday, August 31 will be the final day of summer hours (9:30am to 5:30pm) at the MacBride Museum. On September 1, 2 and 3 we will be open on winter hours (Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm). If you would like to see the Museum outside of these hours call 667-2709 ext.4 to make an appointment.
The S.S. Keno:
Its life on Yukon’s rivers and its historic final voyage
August 25, 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the final voyage of the S.S. Keno, the last British Yukon Navigation company sternwheeler to run the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City. This display commemorates the Keno: Its life running cargo down Yukon’s rivers, its historic final voyage, and the people whose work earned the steamer a venerated place in Yukon History.
This display is in the Hougen Heritage Gallery at Arts Underground (305 Main Street)
Historical Horse and Rider Program
Monday, August 30 is the final day for MacBride Museum's Historical Horse and Rider Program.
Titan and Supt. Hank Moorlag of the North-West Mounted Police will be at Rotary Park and at the MacBride Museum between 1pm and 3pm this afternoon.
MacBride Museum would like to thank everybody who helped out with the program, including: Hank Moorlag, Jim Tiedeman, Dave Brown, Dennis Schneider, Renata Majetic, Ron Pond, Kevin Moorlag, Sharon Jensen, Norcan Leasing, Qualita Cleaners and Brooke Nielsen.
Community Cabinet: Yukon Headstone Rubbings
For the first time ever, Matt Willes displays his collection of rubbings from the headstones of famous Yukoners from Sam McGee to Kate Carmack. The show will continue until September.
Baby Animals Preschool Program
Fridays 10 – 11am
This program is designed for preschool-age children and parents to have fun at the Museum together. Explore the Wild World Gallery, play games and create works of art while learning about baby animals. Activities focus on a different animal each week. Cost: Free for members or $5 per child and caregiver
Friday, September 3 – Bears
Friday, September 10 – Mammoths
Friday, September 17 – Dinosaurs
Friday, September 24 – Otters
Share your stories of the Whitehorse Inn
To celebrate the installation of the Whitehorse Inn sign at the MacBride Museum this year, we are collecting your stories and memories of the Whitehorse Inn.
Share your tales of staying in the hotel, having dinner in the ballroom or drinks in the lounge.
Stories may be told during the opening reception, or collected in an audio exhibit. For more information call
667-2709, (ext.3.)
Yukoner Days...
On the third Thursday of each month MacBride offers free admission to Yukoners with proof of residency. The next Yukoner Day will be September 16.
Upcoming at the MacBride Museum
Moon Festival Latern Making Workshops
Make your own traditional lantern for the Asian Moon Festival. Ages 12 to adult are welcome to these workshops with Kim N Dinh.
Friday, September 17 at 5pm
or
Saturday, September 18 at 3pm
Please call 667-2709, ext 4. to reserve your spot. Cost: $5 for materials
Coping with Cold: Wildlife Lecture Series
Hibernate, migrate, stick it out or go extinct. This series of presentations explores how Yukon animals cope with plunging temperatures. All presentations are free.
Wednesday, October 6 at 7pm
Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm
Wednesday, October 20 at 7pm
Wednesday, October 27 at 7pm
This series is held in partnership with the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. More details to come.
Artefact Artefunction Fundraiser 2010
Friday, November 5 at 7:30pm
Spend an entertaining evening as a history detective at the MacBride Museum. There will be snacks, refreshments and prizes for the best and most creative answers.
Here’s a practice question to get you started:
What am I?
a. A portable telegraph machine
b. An electroshock therapy machine
c. A music box
d. A time machine
Old Fashioned Family Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 18, 11am to 2pm
Sing Christmas carols, play holiday games, create your own ornaments and holiday cards, and a visit from Father Christmas.
$5/ Family; Free for museum members
Christmas Kids Camps
Games, crafts and fun for kids ages 5 to 10
December 20 – Santa’s Workshop
December 21 – Longest Night
December 22 – Let it Snow
December 23 – Reindeer Games
Camps run from 9am to 4pm each day. Campers must bring a lunch, two snacks and outdoor clothing.
Cost: $25/day for members; $30/day for non-members
Call 667-2709, ext. 4, for more information or to sign up.
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