>>Sam Waller Museum (PHS) —
Explore a portal to The Pas' past and
tour an eclectic collection of curiosities
belonging to town founder Sam
including historical artifacts, nature-
&
based specimens, fine art pieces and
H i s to r y
Waller. With more than 70,000 items,
M u s e u m s
Are you a
Curious Sam?
57
old photographs, the Museum serves as
record of the natural and cultural history
of The Pas. www.samwallermuseum.ca.
Sam Waller Museum
Hungry for some heritage?
Visit Cooks Creek Heritage Museum
>>A historical site dedicated to the province's early Slavic settlers — and housing an expansive collection of
religious articles, restored buildings, traditional outfits, and farm and household tools. Be sure to visit in late
summer for annual Heritage Day festivities (Aug 25), featuring kids games, hayrides, Polish food, bread baking,
and a host of daytime and evening concerts. Open mid-May to the end of August. www.cchm.ca.
Manitoba Electrical Museum
and Education Centre
Shock Full
of History
GET SMART
...about electricity
to increase brainpower!
>>Manitoba Electrical
Museum and Education
Centre — You'll get a charge
out of the exhibits on display
at Manitoba's Electrical
Museum in Winnipeg,
where you can learn the
history of hydroelectric
development since 1870,
through hands-on displays
and hair-raising exhibits.
Check out a giant appliance
robot and electrical devices
spanning the last century,
what's the
buzz?
climb inside a replica streetcar,
or crank a generator to find
out where electricity comes
from. Guided tours available.
www.hydro.mb.ca/museum.
FREE admission and parking
Walk-ins welcome or
book a guided tour
Open Mon to Thurs 1 pm - 4 pm
Call 204-360-7905 for details
or visit www.hydro.mb.ca/museum
680 Harrow Street Winnipeg MB
