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Top 10 Specialty Museums in Winnipeg, Canada
Any city that can be the butt of a Simpson's joke ("That's it! We're all going back to Winnipeg!") and simultaneously one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Canada is tops in our book. The city's history of isolation and self-sufficiency means that Winnipeggers are unpretentious and sincere (and fun-loving enough to name Homer an honorary citizen). Though the winters are long and cold, there are plenty of indoor activities to both keep you warm and stimulate your imagination.
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1. Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives
2. Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Explore the history of hydroelectric power in Manitoba from the 1880s to now. Check out a replica electric streetcar, a towering robot made of over 50 household appliances and the interactive discovery area on the lower level. Open Monday to Thursday, 1-4 pm and by appointment. Guided tours are available. Special events include All That Glows: Then and Now, an annual celebration of holiday lighting trends, running from mid-November to early January.
Reviewed By robertcR17CN - Winnipeg, Canada
really neat place to visit to see some of the history of Manitoba's electrical system. and the scavenger hunt was a blast.
3. Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,398 reviews
Canada's new national museum is a unique exploration of the importance of human rights. Interactive digital technology, video, film and art are designed to educate and inspire. An unforgettable visitor experience in a stunning new architectural icon.
Reviewed By RaysRoad - Whitby, Canada
Spent 3 hrs here on a Friday afternoon. Nelson Mandela exhibit was the feature and was excellent covering his complete history in an natural and informative combining displays and great videos. The balance of the exhibits were also very interesting covering many aspects of Canadian history from indigenous people, immigrants, Winnipeg strike of 1917, Womens issues. As well there some international issues like the Rohinhya refugees come Myanmar. It is very informative and interesting for all interested in mans humanity to mankind which sometimes is certainly challenging.
4. Living Prairie Museum
5. Transcona Historcal Museum
6. Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By U3375DDjessicac - Winnipeg, Canada
This museum is definitely a hidden gem. They have not one, but two historic buildings on-site as well as an interpretive centre. The 1856 Red River Frame House is so fantastic. It was so interesting to learn about the architecture and the Brown Family. The Municipal Hall from 1911 was also a cool building to see, containing many original features and displays about the history of St. James-Assiniboia. Loved it!
7. Winnipeg Police Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Winnipeg Police Service.
8. C2 Centre for Craft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
C2 Centre for Craft is a project of the Manitoba Craft Council (MCC) and the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (MCML). Dedicated to presenting the best of contemporary and traditional craft in Manitoba, C2 features an exhibition gallery, shop, library, museum collection, and more. C2 is a shared initiate of the Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library and the Manitoba Craft Council.
Reviewed By Lee1942 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The C2 Centre for Craft is a delightful museum/ Gallery/ gift shop/creative space, only a block from Portage Avenue, displaying, teaching, selling many different craft handcrafted items. It small gem is a bright spacious place welcoming visitors of all ages. There are changing historic and contemporary exhibits, a library with hundreds of books on how to, plus books on the work of many excellent craftspeople in many different genres. It offers workshops, opportunities to hands on try out a craft ( all ages), And the small shop features quality hand crafted pottery, wood work, fabric pieces, jewellery and more. Beautiful, true Manitoba souvenirs! Covid has meant the library snd Maker’s Corner are temporarily out of bounds, but staff are available to answer many questions. Hours are also limited. Phone ahead. Four of us, adults, went to see the fabulous retrospective of the work of Marilyn Stuart Stothers at this lovely museum/gallery. The work covers many years of exploration by Marilyn of designing and working with fabrics to produce her extremely creative pieces. These are not your granny’s quilts!
9. Seven Oaks House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Seven Oaks House is the oldest home in Winnipeg, built from 1851-5 For John Inkster and Mary (Sinclair) Inkster. It is one of few surviving log structures which depicts the lifestyle of people in the Red River Settlement during the 19th Century.
10. Winnipeg Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By W8411GQthomasd
Do spend a little hour or more wandering in the Railway Museum. You'll get to see older coaches and trains and will be able to climb in them to experience the feeling of old travels in Canada.
