Best Museums in Manitoba

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Hans-Jürgen Hübner used under CC BY 3.0. A national historic site honoring the life of Louis Riel - an activist and Metis politician - Riel House is located in St. Vital parish in Winnipeg, Canada. This one-and-a-half-story house sits along the Red River and still maintains the original charm of the building even though it has been restored and acquired by the Winnipeg Historical Society."

"Go back in history to the times of the inexplicable heroes when you visit the Reil House National Historic Site. This place was built as the home to Riel’s mother but eventually came to commemorate the life of the Métis politician and activist Louis Riel. This place entered the list for the federal list of heritage sites."

"As a meeting place and trade center dating back centuries, Winnipeg’s history is complicated. Today it remains one of the most diverse cities in Canada drawing many new immigrants form around the world each year. The story that has shaped Winnipeg (and Manitoba), more than any other, is that of the Metis people."

"Overlooking the Red River,this beautiful riverside park has been declared a national historic site to preserve and protect the 6000 year old heritage the land holds. It’s believed that the most important events of Western Canada were witnesses by the land of The Forks. Open to the public and easily accessible, The Forks National Historic Site is a great place, especially if you have child...Read more"

"Many cities have a history that dates a couple of hundred years, but Winnipeg dates back thousands. The Forks has been a meeting place for 6,000 years. Located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, it was a meeting place for indigenous people to trade."

"Hands down, it’s the place to be seen for drinks after work, with standing room only on Friday nights. The vibrant atmosphere reverberates with the pulse of the city, punctuated by live sports action on the televisions lining the well-stocked bar. The craft and local beer on tap accompany a wide selection of inventive cocktails – some shareable – and a well-sourced wine list."