From The Fairmont Winnipeg Best Nearby History Museums (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Winnipeg, MB Costume Museum of Canada (Attractions & Activities - History 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. Manitoba Museum (Attractions & Activities - History 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 - History 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 - History 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 - History 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 - History 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 - History 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. Western Canada Aviation Museum (Attractions & Activities - History 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. Transcona Historical Museum (Attractions & Activities - History Museums) 141 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg  MB  R2C 1R1 • 204-222-0423 Distance: ~9.335 km         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. Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia (Attractions & Activities - History Museums) 3180 Portage Ave, Winnipeg  MB  R3K 0Y5 • 204-888-8706 Distance: ~11.121 km         Description: 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. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.