WHAT’S ON AT THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM – PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010

WHAT’S ON AT THE
CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM

PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010

Events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Family Activity – Paradummy
Daily during March Break (March 1 to 7, March 13 to 21) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekend of March 27 and 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
To deceive the Germans before the invasion of Normandy, the Allies dropped paratrooper dummies known as “Rupert.” Make your own miniature “Rupert” using common household materials. John McCrae Gallery
Family Activity – Camouflage Face Painting
Weekends of March 6 and 7, March 20 and 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let the Smile Factory bring your inner animal to life with camouflage-themed face art that will delight all ages. Lobby (Free activity)

Family Activity – The Natural World of Camouflage
Weekend of March 13 and 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come discover the fascinating world of camouflage in nature! Challenge your knowledge with quizzes, draw your favourite camo-animal and meet some lively camouflaged creatures from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo.  John McCrae Gallery

Family Activity – Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Presentation
Weekend of March 13 and 14 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (French presentation to follow)
LeBreton Gallery

The Canadian War Museum wishes to thank the Canadian Museum of Nature for the generous loan of specimens

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