Wintermuse at the Currency Museum
Weekends during Winterlude (February 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19)
Come warm up at the Currency Museum. Discover what beavers and furs have in common with money. Join in the fun with special activities, games, crafts and refreshments.
Saturday, February 11
English: 2:00 pm
French: 3:00 pm
Millinery presentation by Ruth Miller - see how to shape felt hats and learn why beaver pelts were so prized in the hat-making industry of centuries past.
Saturday, February 18
English: 2:00 pm
French: 3:00 pm
Felt making workshop - visitors will be making small felt squares using roving wool.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
FREE.
Hours of Operation
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Starts
2/5/2012 @ 10:30
Ends
2/5/2012 @ 5:00
Location
Currency Museum - Bank of Canada
245 Sparks St Along the Sparks St pedestrian mall
Ottawa, ON
Weekends during Winterlude (February 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19)
Come warm up at the Currency Museum. Discover what beavers and furs have in common with money. Join in the fun with special activities, games, crafts and refreshments.
Saturday, February 11
English: 2:00 pm
French: 3:00 pm
Millinery presentation by Ruth Miller - see how to shape felt hats and learn why beaver pelts were so prized in the hat-making industry of centuries past.
Saturday, February 18
English: 2:00 pm
French: 3:00 pm
Felt making workshop - visitors will be making small felt squares using roving wool.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
FREE.
Hours of Operation
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm