Best Museums in Winnipeg

"As you enter the building, the low ceiling compresses the vertical space only to open up magnificently into the main exhibition room, with powerful receding planes of cool tyndal stone. The stairwell, made of the same monolithic stone, becomes part of the architecture rather than mere circulation corridor, inviting visitors to experience the room from different points within that volume of space."

"The internationally recognized Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is Canada’s sixth largest gallery. Established in 1912, it is Canada’s oldest civic gallery. There are over 25,000 works in its own permanent collection and it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists."

"The Manitoba Museum consisted of multiple levels of things to do and see. When we were there, they had a traveling dino exhibit that had moving dinosaurs and a dino dig area!. Plus the highlight was the farting dinosaur."

"Located next to the Oodena Celebration Circle, the Manitoba Children's Museum is a non-profit, charitable children's museum featuring twelve permanent galleries.[15] Originally opened at a different location in 1986, the museum's moved to its current building at the Forks in 1994.[16] The museum is now housed in the former Kinsmen Building, which is the oldest surviving train repair facility in Manitoba, having been built in 1889.[17]. The museum underwent $10 million in renovations in 2011, including the addition of the Buhler Welcome Centre.[16]"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ccyyrree used under CC0. A non-profit museum situated at Winnipeg’s Fork, in Manitoba, Manitoba Children’s Museum comprises 12 permanent galleries. Tourists or visitors coming to the museum can explore Lasagna Lookout - a five-story tall lookout tower - jump on a diesel locomotive from 1952 to 1910 passenger coach, and perform water experiments among other fun attractions."

"Families will likely want to spend every available minute outdoors during the summer months. However, there are days and seasons in Winnipeg when children will need to play indoors. For this reason, Winnipeg has a great variety of indoor play spaces for children."

"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"

"As soon as the warm weather hits, Winnipeg’s countless spray parks turn on and this leads to a ton of fun for families and kids. Although there are manyspray parksall around the city, we only had a chance to visit the one at the Forks. It was so much fun and a great way to beat the heat."

"This contemporary English sports pub is the perfect locale to munch on pub fare with friends, play a game of darts or pool and watch the big game on one of many televisions. The downtown location is not only a popular spot to head to during NHL playoff season, but it also boasts one of the biggest and best rooftop patios in the city. Hours: Daily 11 am-2 amLocations: 1405 St. Matthews Avenue (204-789-8879), 1824 Pembina Hwy (204-261‑4233), 260 Hargrave St (204-944‑0022), 2100 McPhillips St (204-633-0024), 826 Regent Ave W (204‑224-1681), 1034 Elizabeth Road (204-253-2641)"

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