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10Best History Museums |
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Costume Museum of Canada |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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109 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg R3B 0M1 • 204-989-0072
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Distance:
~497 m * |
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The Costume Museum brims with a fascinating collection of clothing, accessories and textiles. Pieces from famous houses of fashion – Chanel, Schiaparelli, Paco Rabanne – are displayed, along with antiques spanning about 400 years. All together, the museum has about 35,000 items. |
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Manitoba Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg R3B 0N2 • 204-956-2830 • 888-231-9739
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Distance:
~0.567 km * |
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EXCHANGE DISTRICT. Winner of multiple awards, the Manitoba Museum boasts an ever-changing variety of touring and specialty exhibits and nine permanent galleries. The museum's vast collection includes two million human artifacts, massive collections of fossils and natural history specimens, 40,000 plant specimens, thousands of rocks and minerals, and large holdings of Manitoba history and Hudson's Bay Company related items. There are impressive walk-though scenes, too, like a replica of a 17th century ship, an apothecary and a vaudeville theater. Plus, the science gallery encourages hands-on exploration, and the planetarium offers fascinating astronomy shows. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Manitoba Children's Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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45 Forks Market Road The Forks, Winnipeg R3C 4T6 • 204-924-4000
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Distance:
~0.846 km * |
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DOWNTOWN. Located in a historic railway facility, this fun family destination is a great place to explore with a range of hands-on galleries for kids of all ages. Visit The Tree & Me gallery, designed for preschoolers with a 17 foot play Oak tree and tree slide. Broadcast the news in the television studio or ride the rails in All Aboard – featuring a vintage locomotive and passenger car. |
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User Rating: 7.5
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Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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56 Maple St, Winnipeg R3B 0Y8 • 204-942-4817
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Distance:
~0.973 km * |
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If you have a toddler in tow, this is the perfect place to while away a couple of hours, but it's interesting even if you're solo. Housed in a 1904 former firehouse, the museum has galleries chock-a-block with vintage firefighting equipment and pictures detailing the history of firefighting in Winnipeg. The museum also has several vehicles, including an 1882 Ronald Steamer and a 1958 Mack. |
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St. Boniface Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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494 Tache Ave, St. Boniface R2H 2B2 • 204-237-4500
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Distance:
~1.113 km * |
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This museum is housed in the oldest building in Winnipeg and the largest oak log structure in North America. It was built as a convent for the order of Grey Nuns in 1846. The exhibits trace the history of the building – which was the first convent and hospital in Western Canada – as well as the Metis, descendants of marriages between French-Canadian voyageurs and the aboriginal peoples of the region. |
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User Rating: 10
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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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183 Kennedy St, Winnipeg R3C 1S6 • 204-487-6117
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Distance:
~1.156 km * |
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The focus of this museum is the history of crafts in Manitoba. You'll find a wonderful collection of handcrafted items that include embroidery, beadwork, basketry, knitting, quilting, weaving, tatting, Inuit and Aboriginal stone sculpture, woodwork and pottery. There are a good number of items from other countries, collected for comparison. The library has thousands of publications, from craft technique books to tomes of history and art. |
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Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame And Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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450 Portage Ave 5th Floor, Winnipeg R3C 0E7 • 204-774-0002
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Distance:
~1.233 km * |
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Visit this museum's interactive displays and exhibits to learn about Manitoba's sporting history. The museum is divided into four galleries: Ten Pin Bowling Hall, Manitoba Curling Hall, The Front 9 and the Honoured members gallery. Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame And Museum relies on the people to donate equipment, clothing and photographs. |
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Western Canada Aviation Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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958 Ferry Rd Hangar T2, Winnipeg R3H 0Y8 • 204-786-5503
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Distance:
~5.968 km * |
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Learn about Canada's aviation history. This museum is located in a hangar at Winnipeg International Airport. Several interactive exhibits recreate trips into the wild blue yonder and into outer space. Antique planes such as the Vickers Vedette, 101 Voodoo and Junkers JU52-1M are on display, and videotapes provide more information about the aircraft. |
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User Rating: 10
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Transcona Historical Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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141 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg R2C 1R1 • 204-222-0423
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Distance:
~9.335 km * |
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Description:
EAST WINNIPEG. The Transcona Historical Museum has as its vision to maintain and promote the history, stories and community spirit of Transcona. Exhibits explore the origins of Transcona and the accomplishments of its citizens. Visitors can learn about our railway heritage, veterans, community builders and The Greatest Transconians. There are also extensive archaeology and lepidoptera collections. Education programs for all ages can be arranged by appointment. |
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Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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3180 Portage Ave, Winnipeg R3K 0Y5 • 204-888-8706
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Distance:
~11.121 km * |
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Learn all about the pioneer life-style at this museum that features guided tours by costumed interpreters. The museum boasts exhibits relating to the settlement and development of the St. James and Assiniboia area. An old municipal hall houses artifacts and photographs. The William Brown house was built in the 1850s and is a genuine pioneer dwelling. |
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