Events

This Saturday we are offering pioneer demonstration days. Every Saturday from now until the end of August we will be having demonstrations on the grounds, waffles with vanilla sauce at the short order booth along with barrel train rides and horse drawn wagon rides. The General Store with its local artisans and candy will be

Come experience pioneer Mennonite life with a week at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Our education staff are excited to provide a fun, safe and experiential week of crafts, baking, making tools, gardening, games and much more. All the day camps run from 10am to 4pm during the week. Week 4 will host children ages 11-14.

Rhubarb Jam is back! Bring your voice/instrument to join in the fun or just come to listen. The music begins at 6:30pm and goes until 8pm. The restaurant will be open from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. See you there. No museum admission necessary to attend.

This Saturday we are offering pioneer demonstration days. Every Saturday from now until the end of August we will be having demonstrations on the grounds, waffles with vanilla sauce at the short order booth along with barrel train rides and horse drawn wagon rides. The General Store with its local artisans and candy will be

Rhubarb Jam is back! Bring your voice/instrument to join in the fun or just come to listen. The music begins at 6:30pm and goes until 8pm. The restaurant will be open from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. See you there. No museum admission necessary to attend.

This Saturday we are offering pioneer demonstration days. Every Saturday from now until the end of August we will be having demonstrations on the grounds, waffles with vanilla sauce at the short order booth along with barrel train rides and horse drawn wagon rides. The General Store with its local artisans and candy will be

Rhubarb Jam is cancelled for this week in order for the staff to prepare for the Summer in the City visits Fall on the Farm festival this weekend. We will be back up and running next week, Sept 9th.

Rhubarb Jam is back! Bring your voice/instrument to join in the fun or just come to listen. The music begins at 6:30pm and goes until 8pm. The restaurant will be open from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. See you there. No museum admission necessary to attend.

We have decided to shift our Mennonites at War Speaker Series screening of "The Last Objector" to be an online webinar event. Moving it to an online screening will allow for everyone to be able to participate including the many people that have connected with this series from around the world. The event begins at

Rhubarb Jam is back! Bring your voice/instrument to join in the fun or just come to listen. The music begins at 6:30pm and goes until 8pm. The restaurant will be open from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. See you there. No museum admission necessary to attend.

Enjoy an evening with the authors of several of the new books featured at the Village Books and Gift store at the Mennonite Heritage Village. On hand will be authors Mark Reimer, MaryLou Driedger, and Andrew Unger reading from their latest books. Coffee and dainties will be provided. There will be an opportunity to meet

Make your own sauerkraut together with your friends. Join the MHV Auxiliary on September 23rd at 10am. Bring your own cabbage and jar and enjoy a fun fall activity. There is no cost to attend but people are asked to register ahead of time by calling 204-326-9661 or by emailing your name and phone number

Title: Enemy Love and the Gospel: Anabaptist Theology on Peace and Why it Matters Theme: Theology of Non-violence This session will focus on the development of the theology of peace within the Anabaptist tradition. The teaching of Jesus serve as the primary text for developing a peace. It was these teachings that strengthened many of

A cartographic presentation including maps from the Russian State Military History Archives. Speaker: Brent Wiebe - Stettler, Alberta Admission is free. All those attending must show proof of vaccination. Masks are required. No evening session. The event is sponsored by the EastMenn Historical Committee and Mennonite Heritage Village.

Get your Christmas shopping done at our annual Christmas Market. Browse through our many vendors and find that unique gift. All vendors and shoppers must show proof of vaccination to participate in the market. Admission is a tin for the bin in support of Steinbach Community Christmas. Hot lunch will be available from 11:30am -

We are hosting another evening with the authors on Thursday, Dec. 2nd. Featured authors will be: Darlene Friesen Fehr reading from her new book of poetry and prose, This I Know: Learning from Life Experiences Bill Massey reading from his memoir, Of Pork & Potatoes Clint Toews shares from his new book, Behind the Mist:

Everyone who has contributed to the success of Mennonite Heritage Village over the past 12 months, by volunteering their time, sharing their expertise, or assisting with our programs, is invited to stop by the Village Centre  to say hello, enjoy some coffee and dainties, and share some stories with staff and other volunteers. Drop-in December

The museum and galleries will be closed to the public from December 24, 2021 to January 10, 2022. Staff will be taking the scheduled break to rest and enjoy the holidays together safely with those we love. Day Camp will be running during this time for those that have pre-registered for it. For those wishing

In our next installment of "An Evening with the Authors" join some of our local authors as they read from their books. The Village Books and Gifts carried a wide variety of local and/or Mennonite writers. Three authors will present on February 23rd. George Klassen will recall the challenge to "Design a Better Hand Pump"

The Winter Carnival is back on. Come and Play! Admission is a 'tin for the bin' supporting Helping Hands Food Bank Outdoor Recreation Activities: Skating Sledding Trail Walking Scavenger Hunt Bingo Snow Carving Bonfire Bring your own snowshoes Sleigh Rides (10:30-3:30) Story time in the Semlin 10:30-noon Indoor Activities: Crokinole Tournament (sign up before 10am)

Bring the children and join in the fun as we hunt for easter eggs and kick off the spring at the museum. Museum gates open at 10:00 and the hunt will go on until noon. Museum grounds will be open until 5:00pm.

  Members and the general public are invited to the Annual General Meeting held in the Auditorium at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Come to hear the plans for the upcoming year at the museum. The AGM will include exciting reports and updates. There are also proposed amendments to our current by-laws to bring them up-to-date

Back by popular demand, the MHV Auxiliary will be hosting a drive-thru perogy fundraiser night! Tickets are $20 per meal, and each meal includes: - 4 Perogies - 2 Sausages - Schmauntfatt & Rhubarb sauce - Coleslaw - Brownie To order, call 204 326 9661 or fill out our online form.

We are preparing for a full season of visitors at the museum. We love our volunteers and want to make sure that we are all ready and prepared for the work that needs to happen. If you would like to volunteer at the museum contact Robert Goertzen.

Enjoy fresh homemade waffles at the MHV booth on Steinbach’s Main Street.  More details to come!

The Heritage Classic Car Show returns to the Mennonite Heritage Village on July 9th. Doors open at 9:00 and the show will officially begin at 11:00. Activities of the day will include barrel train rides, muffler rapping contest, face painting, a swap meet, and awards ceremony hosted by Big Daddy Tazz. Car registration is free!

Come experience pioneer Mennonite life with a week at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Our education staff are excited to provide a fun, safe and experiential week of crafts, baking, making tools, gardening, games and much more. All the day camps run from 10am to 4pm during the week. Week 2 will host children ages 7-11.

Join us at 1:30pm, August 20th, for the grand opening of the brand new Dirk Willems Peace Garden! A project of faith and passion, the Peace Committee as well as members of the Steinbach and Area Garden Club, have blessed our grounds with an incredible place to reflect and refresh.

Fall on the Farm is an annual festival at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Step back in time and relive the life of early Mennonite settlers to Manitoba. Watch traditional demonstrations, eat tasty Mennonite food, ride the barrel train, and visit the many buildings and monuments throughout the village. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 Open from 9:00

The Kairos Blanket Exercise (KBE) is developed in collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and educators, and is an interactive and experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. During this workshop, participants walk on blankets representing the land and into

"Our Climate Quest" is an national interactive exhibit about how small steps can lead to big change. It promises to be an engaging experience for the whole family. There is no cost to visit this exhibit Small Steps to Big Change. Make your mark at Our Climate Quest – a day of family fun to

Format: Webinar For the fourth installment of the “Leaving Canada” speaker series, Andrea Klassen, senior curator of Mennonite Heritage Village, will explore the interactions between Mennonite colonists in northern Mexico and their Mexican neighbours as depicted in the immigrant newspaper Die Steinbach Post. Drawing on her study of letters published in the Post from Mennonites in Mexico to their

The Doctrine of Discovery has become a buzzword in the media and in conversations connected to Truth and Reconciliation. This evening’s conversation will unpack this and better equip Settler-Canadians in more thoroughly understanding how historic wrongs (including the church) have created present barriers for Indigenous people. It will challenge us to consider what our next

MHV will be open on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. There will be free admission and handouts for a self-guided reconciling history walking tour. Visit the Dirk Willems Peace Garden and take time to reflect and pray for the healing for our nation throughout the day.   Click here to see our events page.

Our outdoor village closes to the public on Monday, October 3rd. The indoor museum remains open throughout winter. Click here for more information about our hours and admission charges.

Volunteer Appreciation Have you volunteered with us this season! We want to express our appreciation for you! Join us in the auditorium on October 6 at 7:00pm for an evening of food, community, and appreciation! Want to get involved with volunteering? Click here for more information.  

An illustrated talk by Bill Redekop, free-lance writer, formerly with the Winnipeg Free Press, author of a number of books about Manitoba including the marvelous 'Lake Agassiz: The Rise of the World's Greatest Lake'.   Location: Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach, MB  

Format: Webinar   The final event in the “Leaving Canada” speaker series features Royden Loewen, professor emeritus at the University of Winnipeg, where he held the Chair in Mennonite Studies. Loewen will give a webinar presentation on the transnational mindset of Mennonites in Mexico during the 1930s and 1940s, and the mythical hold of Canada

Mennonite Heritage Village presents, An Evening with the Authors. About the Authors Author and poet, Brent Manke, combines prose and haiku poetry in a form known as haibun to paint rich pictures and lead readers on a meditative journey of the trails and forests near his home in Manitoba, Canada. Author, Bill Massey, through narrative and poetry,

MHV will be closed in observance of Remembrance Day. We will be open again on November 12.

Village Books & Gifts will be hosting their annual Christmas Market in the MHV auditorium! Admission is ‘Tin for the Bin’, supporting Steinbach Community Christmas. Hot lunch served from 11:30 – 2:00. Sleigh Rides are available from 10:30 - 3:30.   Vendors: All Strings Attached Aloette Cosmetics Creations by Maegan Daizy & Dot Deb’s Meatbuns

Blumenort School Presents selections from, "The Christmas Train." Join the 'Train' as the students travel across Canada to experience different Christmas traditions. Enjoy this school presentation as you sample Christmas goodies and beverages. Open to everyone. No cost for admission.

An Evening with the Authors. Village Books & Gifts presents "An Evening with the Authors". Join us on December 7 as local authors Gina Giesbrecht (Come Now, It's Time to Go), Albert Martens (The Polar Bear Marathon), and Rudolf Duerksen (Death at the Grass Huts) share their writing. Refreshments to follow.

The 12 Deals of Christmas is on now! Shop online or visit us in-store! Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 9-5pm Friday: 12-8pm November 17 - Crokinole Board November 22 - Books by Local Authors November 24 - Jewelry by Local Artisans November 29 - 3 Sizes Traditional Mennonite Wool Comforters December 1 - New Selection of

Experience Winter in the Village at MHV! From now until spring, bring your friends and family to MHV for skating, snowshoeing, kick sledding, and so much more! Be enchanted by the village light show, skate along Main Street or on the ice rink! Explore the grounds via snowshoe or sled. End off the night with

MHV is closed for the holidays  

Children ages 6 - 11 are invited to experience winter at the Mennonite Heritage Village! There will be skating, crafts, sleigh rides, and so much more! Ages: 6-11 Dates: December 28-30 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $90 For questions and to submit registrations, contact Robert Goertzen via email or call 204-326-9661. Download Registration

Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns Since 2001, Margruite Krahn has been unearthing historical floor patterns in Mennonite housebarns, documenting historical patterns from villages all over southern Manitoba. Her research has taken her from Manitoba to Mexico to the Netherlands and back, discovering more about the patterns, the people who created them, and what they can tell

South East Artist’s Group is pleased to present a new exhibit called “Beauty in the Ordinary.” Ten works by local artists explore the beauty inherent in the ordinary places of everyday life.  The exhibit will be opening in the Art Hall at Mennonite Heritage Village on January 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m and will be

Since 2001, Margruite Krahn has been unearthing historical floor patterns in Mennonite housebarns, documenting historical patterns from villages all over southern Manitoba. Her research has taken her from Manitoba to Mexico to the Netherlands and back, discovering more about the patterns, the people who created them, and what they can tell us about Mennonite life

A weekend full of outdoor activities, including snowshoeing, skating, snow sculpting, and more! Explore winter in a replica Mennonite Village or peruse our indoor galleries to escape the cold. Witness the Village transform overnight as a dazzling light show illuminates the skating rink and trails. For more information, visit www.mhv.ca Hours: Saturday: 9:00 - 8:00

Join authors Sarah Ens and Albert Martens are they discuss their books!   Free admission to the event.   Sarah Ens - 'Flyway' Albert Martens - 'The Polar Bear Marathon'

This musical utilizes a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21 - the gateway to Canada. Witness the adventures, hopes, dreams, and heartaches of immigrants, orphans, and war brides as they navigate their arrival to this new land. Saturday, March 18,

This musical utilizes a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21 - the gateway to Canada. Witness the adventures, hopes, dreams, and heartaches of immigrants, orphans, and war brides as they navigate their arrival to this new land. Saturday, March 18,

Here is your chance to sign-up for the Resurfacing: Mennonite Floor Patterns workshop! Artist, Margruite Krahn, is hosting a class that will stretch and grow your artistic abilities while learning about the techniques and history of Mennonite Floor Patterns. Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Included in Cost: - 2x3 #4 cotton duck canvas, paint, brushes, supplies

MHV will be closed in observance of Good Friday.   We will reopen on Saturday.

30,000 eggs Three united local organizations One morning only   The Great Easter Egg Hunt!     The Great Easter Egg Hunt returns to MHV, but this time with even more activities! Grab an Easter egg basket and bring your kids to what will be an unforgettable morning of romping around the MHV grounds to

Speaker Dawnis Kennedy will share on the topic of Anishnaabe Treaty Making.   Ind Ed Spring Events 2023

Hanover Teachers' Association and the Mennonite Heritage Village Presents   The Power of Story Join us for a movie screening and dessert and beverages after.

Ever wonder what it takes to run a printing press? Have you ever churned butter or baked bread in a brick oven? Whether serving ice cream in the short order booth, face painting, or blacksmithing, we have plenty of unique volunteer opportunities for you to explore. This is your chance to try something new! Join

Authors Charity Schellenberg, Faith Eidse, and Mitchell Toews will share from their new books with refreshments to follow.   Join us on zoom!   Zoom link: ID: 4781849323 Passcode:  31mGwk

You're invited to Mennonite Heritage Village's Spring Gala!     If you have visited MHV, you may have visited our Printery! This building is known for being the home of our operational platen press. In summer, you can find our volunteers bringing this historical technology to life through demonstrations. However, we have sad news. The

  Manitoba Day Celebration at MHV  Open 9-5pm Free admission Join us in celebrating Manitoba's birthday! This free-admission event will include a flag ceremony, birthday cake, a new exhibit, and more! See below for more details: Horse-drawn wagon rides (11:30-4:00 pm) Barrel Train Rides (11:30-4:00) New Exhibit - The Russländer Planting Pansies for Mom -