Summer is a wonderful time to connect with friends and family and it’s a great time to plan an organized trip to Mennonite Heritage Village. Public and private schools book field trips to the museum in spring and in fall, while daycares often book an outing to the museum in July and August. Homeschool families also join with other families to plan educational outings as a group. Our education department welcomes all these groups and schools through a booking process, preparing a program and schedule, to facilitate a day of experiential learning and discovery.
But, what about the rest of us who are not connected to a school or daycare but would like to plan a group outing? Mennonite Heritage Village has an Adult Tour coordinator to assist you with these plans. We gladly plan a ‘day at the museum’ for groups of all sizes, including a guided tour of the museum’s heritage buildings and monuments. As well, we coordinate with the Livery Barn Restaurant to serve a traditional Russian Mennonite meal, including perogies and farmer sausage, cabbage borscht with stoneground whole wheat bread, and fresh rhubarb plautz with coffee or tea. If there is time, guests are welcome to visit the indoor galleries and browse in the General Store and the Village Books and Gifts store for a favourite book or souvenir.
If this sounds like an interesting day to you, encourage your group to connect with our tour coordinator. If your church care group is looking for a way to enjoy a beautiful Manitoba summer day together, our museum tour of the outdoor heritage village and a delicious homestyle meal at the Livery Barn Restaurant will encourage good conversations and create lasting memories. If your senior living community is planning an outing, we would be happy to organize your visit to MHV. If your extended family is coming to town for a family celebration or event and you want to offer an activity for all ages, MHV would be honoured to be included in your time of reconnecting with relatives.
Mennonite Heritage Village tells the story of the early Mennonite settlers to southern Manitoba. We have thousands of artefacts that recall the life and daily activities of previous generations. We have restored heritage buildings that depict the development of new communities on the Manitoba prairie. And our park-like grounds provide a peaceful setting for reflection and good conversations with friends, family, and neighbours.
Call us at 204-326-9661, to arrange an afternoon at the museum. We look forward to hearing your stories as you wander through and explore our village.
