Human Rights Museum

Canadian Museum for Human Rights    

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Welcome to the only Museum entirely devoted to human rights for all. Join us on a journey like no other and experience human rights stories from Canada and around the world. Bienvenue au seul …
Welcome to the only Museum entirely devoted to human rights for all. Join us on a journey like no other and experience human rights stories from Canada and around the world. Bienvenue au seul musée du monde consacré aux droits de la personne pour tous et toutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour découvrir de façon tout à fait unique des histoires liées aux droits de la personne au Canada et dans le monde.

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Feb 2, 2025
So beautifully curated, beyond educational, walking through the building is like walking through time and art combined, for me it was very touching emotional and left me thinking a lot about thoughts…Full review by Lexi S
Dec 15, 2024
We went on a free admission day. I’m glad we didn’t have to pay. The exhibits are not very good. A lot of reading and blurry pictures that don’t get your attention long enough to stay through all the…Full review by Anna G
Oct 27, 2024
We just spent a full day going through this museum. First it really applies the message of inclusion and respect. We were able to get an electric wheelchair for my husband who walks with a cane. I co…Full review by BabsB51
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Established in 2008, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights delves into a poignant subject that is of much relevance today. The museu…
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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, located in Winnipeg, is a remarkable institution dedicated to exploring the subject of human ri…
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Facts

Established:13 March 2008
Located:The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Owner:Government of Canada
Floors:8
Visitors:295,300 (2016/17)
Founder:Israel Asper and The Asper Foundation
President:Isha Khan
Construction started:2009
Surface area:24,155 m² (5.97 acres)
Architect:Antoine Predock
Type:Human rights museum
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Questions & answers

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Is there a coat check or lockers to store my winter coat during the visit?
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Yes, there is a free coat check in the main lobby. It is secure and attended by staff, who will give you a claim ticket.
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What part of town is this located in what area of Winnipeg
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It is in the Forks...downtown near Union Station
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What are some hotels close by
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I would have to give the same answers as already provided by other reviewers. There is the Inn at the Forks that could be checked out at well.
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How much is it for young children entrance fee ?
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Hi, sorry I did not see msg sooner. I think it was $5 less than adult ones . But they also have 1st Wednesday of the month for free at certain hours. You can go on their website for details.
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I was told there is 1 day a month where it is free admission, is this true?
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Yes the first Wed of every month in the evening. Also First Nations and Metis People are free all the time.
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Service animals such as guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome
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Group reservations are required for groups of 20 or more people
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All museum entrances are accessible to people using wheeled devices and people who wish to avoid stairs. An Accessible Drop-off Entrance allows passengers to be dropped off in close proximity to entry…
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Members also get free admission
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Children younger than 7 years of age gets free admission
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The Boutique will remain open 30 minutes after the museum's closing time
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The museum offers admission at no charge to Aboriginal peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Please bring identification. Does not apply to special programs, tours or annual memberships
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The museum is closed on Mondays in other seasons, except spring and summer
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The museum is open on following Mondays and holidays – New Year's Day (1st Jan), Louis Riel Day (Manitoba's Family Day) in February, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day in May, Canada Day (1st Ju…
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Admission to the Museum will be free on May 6, June 3 and October 14, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m
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The various galleries and exhibitions in the museum encourages its visitors, especially young visitors from toddlers to teens
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Opening hours: daily: 10 am - 5 pm; wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
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If you are anticipating that a visit will be a somber affair given the subject matter, it is actually surprisingly uplifting
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It has the collection of 10crore galleries which compel you to think about the human experiences and places in the world
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Various hieroglyphic symbols and patterns will leave a dan brown fan quite mesmerized
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We will welcome our visitors as partners on a journey to erase barriers and create meaningful, lasting change
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