Museums

Lots of interesting exhibits to visit in the Winnipeg area. Biggest problem will be deciding which one to visit first.

Dalnavert

Restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba, is one of Winnipeg's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture. Noon-5 pm Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun. Last tour 4:30 pm. Adults $4, seniors $3, youth 5-17 yrs $2, families $8, children under 5 free.

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address:	61 Carlton St Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 943-2835

Ukrainian Cultural And Educational Centre (oseredok)

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Interpretive exhibits examine diversity of the Ukrainian experience in Canada. Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. A donation for admission is welcomed.

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address:	184 Alexander Ave E Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 942-0218

Western Canada Aviation Museum

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Second largest aviation museum in Canada, displays aircraft and artifacts documenting the role of aviation in Canada's development. $7.50 adults, $5 students, $3 children, family rate $18. Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 12 pm-5 pm.

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email:	info@wcam.mb.ca
address:	Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg Manitoba
url:	www.wcam.mb.ca
tel:	1 204 786-5503

Planetarium

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Multi-media shows explore the universe, probe science fact and fiction and explain space programs. $3.99 adults, $2.99 seniors and youth.

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address:	190 Rupert Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 943-3139

St. Boniface Museum

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Celebrates the early franco-phone days of the Red River Colony. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. $2 adults; seniors, children 6-17 years and handicapped persons $1.50; children 5 and under free; family rate $6.

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address:	494 ave Tache Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 237-4500

The Manitoba Museum

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The Manitoba Museum features Nine Museum Galleriers, a Science Gallery and a Planetarium.

One of the finest interpretive museums in Canada, the collection reflects the heritage of Manitoba. The Urban Gallery recreates turn-of-the-century Winnipeg and houses the spectacular Nonsuch replica , a 17th Century Sailing ship whose 1668 voyage led to the founding of the Hudson Bay Company. The Science Gallery features hands-on science exhibits, and there is also a Planetarium.

Opening Hours - Summer Hours Open 10-5, seven days a week from Victoria Day (Mid-May) until Canadian Thanksgiving (mid-October).

Winter Hours 10-5 from more..

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email:	info@manitobamuseum.ca
tel:	1 204 956-2830 - Transit Info: (204) 986-5700
address:	190 Rupert Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 0N2 (Located downtown at the corner of Main Street and Rupert Avenue)
zipcode:	R3B 0N2
url:	www.manitobamuseum.ca

Bayat Gallery

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Just one of the many pieces.
photo by: Jim McMillan

An Inuit Gallery displaying sculptures and prints from across Canada's arctic. It has many pieces of inuit art from real inuits. So if your looking for great pieces of inuit art for your friends or if you want to have beautiful polar bears and seals or other great pieces you should go there. The people who work there are the nicest people.

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address:	163 Stafford Street Winnipeg SK R3M 2W9
tel:	Tel: 204 475-5873 Toll Free: 1-888-88-INUIT
openingHours:	10:00am

Living Prairie Museum

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Featuring over 160 species of prairie plants and prairie wildlife.

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address:	2795 Ness Ave Winnipeg MB R3J 3S4
tel:	Tel: 204 832-0167 Fax: 204 986-4172

Prairie Dog Central Steam Museum Train

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The Prairie Dog Central is a completely restored train operated by the Vintage Locomotive Society. You can have a ride on it with the volunteer operating crew (who are all trained and certified annually by Canadian National Railway).

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address:	P.O. Box 33021 Winnipeg MB R3G 3N4
tel:	204 832-5259

Manitoba Children's Museum

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Located at The Forks, the museum features several hands-on galleries for kids of all ages. The Infrastructure Gallery, is an experiential gallery that includes a rock quarry, architect's office, aqueducts and more.

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tel:	956-KIDS

Air Force Heritage Park Museum

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An outdoor air park and indoor museum. The largest outdoor park of its kind in Canada features 13 aircraft tracing the history of military flight in Canada, ranging from a World War II bomber to a CF 5 fighter. The Air Command Museum is open Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, weekends by appointment. Free admission. Tel: 1 204 833-2500 ext 5993 Address: Air Force Way, north of Sharp Blvd Winnipeg Manitoba

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Jewish Museum Of Western Canada

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Museum interprets the history, experience and culture of Jewish people in Western Canada.

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address:	Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 477-7466

Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame

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Photos, biographies of inductees and exhibits on sport in Manitoba. $2 adults, $1 seniors/teens. Tue-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm.

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address:	Fifth floor, the Bay downtown Winnipeg Manitoba
tel:	1 204 774-0002