The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first national museum ever to be located outside of the national capital, in The Forks, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The museum opened in 2014 to expand visitors’ knowledge and understanding of human rights, and to encourage respect for others. This concept is truly Canadian at heart, so there isn’t a better site for a museum of this kind.
The elders from Thunderbird House inserted medicine bags into the foundation of the building, signifying respect for the Mother Earth. The museum is also the largest project created with alabaster, since the Hall of Hope was built with 15,000 alabaster tiles.
Discover the stories of struggles for freedom, stories of diversity, and stories from survivors in awe-inspiring galleries.
The museum encourages you to take part in something memorable and meaningful. Whether young or old, there’s something to learn.
The building itself is the main attraction.
Other highlights are:
The Glass Cloud
The temporary Mandela exhibit
A film about the Armenian genocide
The Holocaust Exhibit
The bus lines 10, 137, 160, 38, 49, 54, 65 stops near the museum.
One can also take the train and get off at Union Station, which is just a short walk from the museum.
The museum is closed on Mondays in other seasons, except spring and summer
The Boutique will remain open 30 minutes after the museum’s closing time.
All museum entrances are accessible to a wheelchair.
Service animals are welcome.
Children younger than 7 years of age get free admission
Members also get free admission.
Group reservations are required for groups of 20 or more people
The Museum offers free general admission to people accompanying a person with a disability
Public parking is available.
Do not smoke anywhere in the Museum.
Photography and videography are allowed without flash.
There is free parking.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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