If you’re a passionate museum dweller exploring Canada, you’ll feel right home in Winnipeg. The capital of the province of Manitoba is home to many amazing museums exploring all sorts of different subject matters, and here are some of the very best to check out during your visit.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Located in one of Winnipeg’s most impressive modern buildings near the Forks, this museum explores the subject of human rights, with an emphasis on Canada.
Manitoba Museum
This human and natural history museum is one of Manitoba’s main centers for heritage and science education, and it’s home to a large planetarium and science gallery with a wide range of hands-on exhibits including experimental Lego tables.
Children’s Museum
In case you’re visiting Winnipeg with your entire family, there’s one place you can check out if you’re looking for an educational and fun experience. Children’s Museum is one of the city’s top family-friendly spots and it offers interactive exhibits for kids of all ages – including toddlers.
Winnipeg Art Gallery
If art museums happen to be your personal favorite, it doesn’t get much better than the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Its extensive collection includes over 24,000 works of art from Canadian and international artists, with a special emphasis on indigenous art.