From The Fairmont Winnipeg Best Nearby Museums (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Winnipeg, MB Costume Museum of Canada (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 109 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg  MB  R3B 0M1 • 204-989-0072 Distance: ~497 m         Description: 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. Platform Centre for Photographic & Digital Arts (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 100 Arthur St Artspace Building, Winnipeg  MB  R3B 1H3 • 204-942-8183 Distance: ~0.528 km         Description: Situated in the vibrant Exchange District, Platform is western Canada's only non-profit photography gallery, run by the artists themselves. Since 1981, the gallery has supported photographic arts, hosting numerous exhibitions each year. From traditional print photography to digitally enhanced prints to mixed media presentations, there is always a fascinating array of works on display here. Manitoba Museum (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg  MB  R3B 0N2 • 204-956-2830 • 888-231-9739 Distance: ~0.567 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: 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. Manitoba Children's Museum (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 45 Forks Market Road The Forks, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 4T6 • 204-924-4000 Distance: ~0.846 km User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: 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. Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 56 Maple St, Winnipeg  MB  R3B 0Y8 • 204-942-4817 Distance: ~0.973 km         Description: 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. St. Boniface Museum (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 494 Tache Ave, St. Boniface  MB  R2H 2B2 • 204-237-­4500 Distance: ~1.113 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: 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. Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 183 Kennedy St, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 1S6 • 204-487-6117 Distance: ~1.156 km         Description: 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. Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame And Museum (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 450 Portage Ave 5th Floor, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 0E7 • 204-774-0002 Distance: ~1.233 km         Description: 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. Winnipeg Art Gallery (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 1V1 • 204-786-6641 Distance: ~1.313 km         Description: The Winnipeg Art Gallery's home is one of the most unusual buildings in town, and was designed by native son Gustavo Da Roza. The gallery primarily showcases contemporary and historical Canadian artists, but there's also a fine collection of Gothic and Renaissance panel paintings and a rooftop sculpture garden. The most impressive offering is its selection of modern Inuit art – the largest public collection in the world. Western Canada Aviation Museum (Attractions & Activities - Museums) 958 Ferry Rd Hangar T­2, Winnipeg  MB  R3H 0Y8 • 204-786-5503 Distance: ~5.968 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: 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. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.