Free Museums in Manitoba

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Free Museums in Manitoba

Winnipeg Art Gallery
Winnipeg Art Gallery
4.5 (928 ratings)4.5 (303 ratings)
Sizable museum featuring European paintings, contemporary artwork & Inuit sculptures.
300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1, Canada
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Mentioned by RTF | Rethinking The Future
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"Established in 1912 within two rented rooms of the city’s federal building at the corner of the Main and Water Streets to the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world, the place has considerably evolved. Under Dr. Eckhardt’s stewardship, the gallery launched an ambitious exhibition acquiring significant Canadian and International art, including the Goth collection from the late Gothic and early Renaissance period. With this, the gallery also boasts holdings of decorative art with a collection of 4000 objects."
Mentioned by Must Do Canada
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"Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg Canada, this WAG houses an internationally acclaimed collection of nearly 24,000 works, including the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art. Critically acclaimed touring shows are also brought in, featuring everything from the Renaissance to Dadaism, to Ancient Greece and the best in contemporary photography."
The Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museum
4.6 (1718 ratings)4.5 (652 ratings)
Sizable museum with exhibits on planetary & human history, with bones, dioramas & a planetarium.
190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2, Canada
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Mentioned by Touropia
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"Offering a fascinating look into the history, culture, and nature of the province is the marvelous Manitoba Museum which is north of downtown Winnipeg. Its collection of over 2.6 million artifacts and specimens takes visitors on a whirlwind journey through the ages with interesting and interactive exhibits wherever you look. Founded in 1965, the massive museum has numerous galleries to explore which look at the province’s people, flora and fauna, and landscapes."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Attracting throngs of visitors, there’s no second guessing why the Manitoba Museum is an award winning attraction.Famous for their walk through exhibits, visitors get a firsthand experience as the local history, culture and geology of the region is well represented. Real life exhibits too are on display where you get to see the prehistoric animals, log cabins and pronghorn antelope to nam...Read more"
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user ajbatac used under CC BY 2.0. The focus of the Manitoba Museum is science, so naturally it is a great place to learn. One of the highlights is a marine observatory that showcases the ancient marine life of Hudson’s Bay."
Children's Museum
Children's Museum
4.4 (980 ratings)4 (143 ratings)
Themed, interactive exhibits for children, along with a dedicated space for toddlers.
45 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6, Canada
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Mentioned by planetware.com
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"The Manitoba Children's Museum is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located at The Forks. Inside this unique building, you'll find 12 interactive permanent galleries, which will appeal to children of all ages. The galleries range from the Milk Machine, featuring a giant cow cube you can actually go inside, to the Engine House, where kids will find a multitude of gears and levers to pull."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
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"We have been to quite a few children’s museums, but this one was definitely different and unique!. Each one of the exhibits is a custom built exhibit so there aren’t any other ones like it in the world. You could really tell the amount of detail that went into everything."
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Winnipeg Railway Museum
4.3 (253 ratings)4 (114 ratings)
Modest museum dedicated to the history of Canada's train system, with old trains & a play area.
123 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A3, Canada
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Mentioned by TripHobo
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"If you read up on Manitoba’s history, you’ll find out that the state has quite an interesting rail heritage.If your interest is piqued, visit the Via Rail Union Station for the only museum in Winnipeg dedicated to the state’s rich railway legacy. Reminiscent of New York’s Grand Central Station, the Winnipeg Railway Museum has an excellent display of railway cars and mode...Read more"
Mentioned by Travel Manitoba
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"Located in the heart of the continent, Winnipeg has always been a key stop for railway travel. Located inside Union Station, this small but informative museum takes you into the city's railroad past with authentic artifacts including, the Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive on the Canadian prairies at almost 150 years old."
Mentioned by Trek Zone
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"The Winnipeg Railway Museum is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers from the Midwestern Rail Association. The museum is located on tracks 1 and 2 within Winnipeg's Via Rail operated Union Station in Manitoba, Canada. Museum • History museum • Specialty museum"
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
4.5 (25 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
460 Portage Ave #1, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E8, Canada
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Living Prairie Museum
Living Prairie Museum
4.3 (148 ratings)4.5 (21 ratings)
Plant & wildlife preserve with an interpretive center, walking trails & children's play equipment.
Ness Ave, 2795 Ness Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S4, Canada
Nature preserveMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Manitoba

Nuburger Regent
Nuburger Regent
4.6 (284 ratings)
1596, 2 Regent Ave W #2, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B4, Canada
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"Google maps says curb side pickup yet Once we got there and called guy on phone (friendly) says they don’t bring it out. He did anyway to be nice but dis..."
Pony Corral Restaurant & Bar (Pier7)
Pony Corral Restaurant & Bar (Pier7)
3.8 (950 ratings)
1700 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2, Canada
RestaurantLounge
Chocolate Zen Bakery
Chocolate Zen Bakery
4.2 (65 ratings)
553 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B3, Canada
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Best Gelato in Manitoba

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
4.1 (473 ratings)
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
1575 Regent Ave W #1, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B3, Canada
Fast food restaurantIce cream shop
Baba's House
Baba's House
4.8 (124 ratings)
545 Bannerman Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 0V9, Canada
Ice cream shopCafeDessert restaurant
Sargent Sundae
Sargent Sundae
4.6 (1412 ratings)
Bustling, seasonal staple doling out frozen desserts from soft-serve cones to ice cream floats.
2053 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0K9, Canada
Ice cream shop

Best Nightlife in Manitoba

Burrito Del Rio
Burrito Del Rio
4.6 (681 ratings)
No-frills, counter-serve joint with a patio doling out burritos, tacos & other classic Mexican eats.
8-433 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2V1, Canada
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Bar Red Sea
Bar Red Sea
4 (97 ratings)
268 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B6, Canada
Bar
Wasabi On Broadway
Wasabi On Broadway
4.2 (212 ratings)
588 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0W5, Canada
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantBarSeafood restaurant

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