I work at The Forks, so I get plenty of questions from tourists about what there is to see in the…read morecity and The Winnipeg Railway Museum is a place that I always recommend. I visited in the middle of winter last year and it was fantastic. They've turned the old docking shelter for trains next to the station right into a rich tapestry of Winnipeg's past as a central shipping hub for North America. Rates are low--especially for students--and the sheer volume of detailed displays, preserved vehicles and train equipment, and interesting information is well worth the price of admission. There are multiple preserved trains cabs that you can explore inside of, my experience inside them brought me back to being a kid in the Children's Museum back before it was renovated. If you go in the winter, bring a coat! The interior is far too large and too old of a building to keep it heated, so it gets chilly!

Interesting museum with lots to see and read. Give at minimum 1 hour to walk through it all and do…read moresome reading. Good value for $7 entry fee.

I just wish we had an institution celebrating human rights in the USA. Yeah...., we have a…read moreHolocaust Museum, an African American History Museum and others. But we lack a place where we can see not only the triumphs but also the history of oppression. Which in the US, it is being whitewashed - pun intended. Entering the facility the visitor sees the inaugural exhibit of the museum's opening by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2010. Inlayed on the exhibit is a stone from the meadows of Runnymede at the place where the Magna Carta was signed, the precursor of constitutional government in modern Western Civilization. Thee institution then offers several exhibits depicting the progress of human rights in Canada. One in particular is the Purge of LGBT People in Canada. Of particular interest is that LGBT people had been a part of Native American culture for thousands of years, and a part of the subjugation of Native cultures was to extirpate tolerance. Sexual diversity, long practiced by First Nations, became a crime. Part of the exhibit is information about how Canada, same as the US, did everything possible to eliminate Native cultures by forcibly removing Native children from parents and sending them to schools where they would be stripped of their cultures. The exhibit on LGBT purges continued throughout Canadian history, its association with the U.S. during the Cold War, and additional developments until full incorporation on all citizens into Canadian life. An amazing historical institution.

Ok. I love museums and history. Checking this place out was on a list while in Winnipeg. Check…read moreout the special free days. Kids under 17 are also free. Located at the Forks with tons of paid parking available. There's gonna be plenty of walking when you come here. 6 levels of ramps with wide open spaces. Exhibits were interesting but minimal compared to the spaces they were in. I was expecting huge exhibits from eras gone by but left looking for more. Especially from the early civil rights and holocaust timelines. There's a great view of the city from the top observation deck but it's not for the faint of heart walking up those stairs. Take the elevator down to avoid the long walk out. Nice place to check out but for most people it's gonna be a one and done.

On a cold, snowy day we went there with our 5, 7, and 9-year olds, and it was a big hit with all…read more They played for hours in the various stations. The Lasagna Lookout was the main attraction for all three, and they played in it with various friends they made for a long time. The 5-year-old loved the art station and the train exhibit especially. All three also spent a while in the water play area and the indoor slide. The attendants kept up with maintenance, everything was clean and in working order, and a great time was had by all. Five stars!

Hands down best Museum for Children…read more At first I thought oh my word the price was steep to get in, but You defiantly make it worth it - hours upon hours upon hours of fun for the kids, running here and there to different stations. Tip: have older kids, like 4-7 year olds. Let them go on their own but have a spot where you will be where they can check in with you when they switch stations. Do not let the "small" building look fool you because oh my word it is HUGE inside. Or that it feels huge inside. Amazing great fun to be had. We stopped once on the way to Ontario and another time on the way back to Alberta. It was that good, that we had to make two stops to see it. Oh and they do pay for parking, DO NOT pay for parking in the parking. But do remember your license plate and they do have a sheet for you to right your name, number and car info on so parking is included. which helps at their admissions.

This is absolute must-see museum when you're in Winnipeg. I can spend a whole day in there. There…read moreis something for every age. The taxidermy were really realistic and the museum is arranged in a logical sequence so you don't miss anything. I regret not going when the museum opens at 10 so I rushed the very end part.

Don't underestimate this place just because it isn't the Human Rights Museum -- the Manitoba Museum…read moreis massive and absolutely worth visiting. It's one of those attractions that quietly surprises you with how much there is to see and do once you step inside. The museum offers a fantastic mix of history, science, and culture, all tied to Manitoba's story. You'll find beautifully detailed exhibits covering everything from early Indigenous life to natural history, the fur trade, and modern innovations. The full-sized ship replica -- the Nonsuch -- is a true highlight. Stepping aboard feels like stepping back in time, and it's hard not to be impressed by the craftsmanship and storytelling around it. The planetarium is another must-do -- immersive, well-presented, and great for all ages. The Science Gallery is perfect for hands-on exploration, especially if you're visiting with family or just want to unleash your inner kid. The museum is clean, well-organized, and very spacious, so even on busier days it never feels crowded. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and you can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining the exhibits. Honestly, this is one of Winnipeg's most underrated attractions. You could easily spend several hours here and still feel like there's more to see. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike -- five stars all the way. In my case, spending an hour and a half here was not enough to visit the museum in its entirety.

If you're a Canadian history buff, Louis Riel House is a must-see. Riel lived here for a bit,…read morebefore he went off and started his 2nd uprising (Northwest Rebellion). He did return here in a casket after his hanging. Parking is available in a small lot by the house, but this is fenced off in the winter. Not that it matters since the snow is waist-deep. If you got here in the winter, there is also street parking. As the museum itself is only open in the summer, I will say that the outside is very pretty indeed. The really strange thing about this landmark is that it's smack in the middle of modern suburbia. People live across the street, as well as next to this building. If Riel were alive today, he'd probably be shooting hoops with the neighbours and checking out their pickup trucks, and probably trying to figure out where to get some good bubble tea. Okay I digress. Come by and explore some Canadian history.

Cute cozy little place where a part of Canada history happened. The guide was very friendly and…read moretook us through the life of Riel family in old days.

The WAG was on my list to visit for years. I finally made it happen by driving the long drive from…read morethe US. Was it worth it? Oh, yeah! I geek out on Inuit sculpture and this museum has a treasure trove. The lobby of the modern white addition to this museum has a multi-story wavy glass vitrine filled with Inuit pieces. It's a delicious appetizer so I eagerly went up the stairway and into a massive gallery with rows of Inuit pieces, I felt like I was 5 years old and wanted to jump up and down. Every piece is beautifully displayed and illuminated in a white-walled room that, despite having no windows, is perfectly lighted. Art appreciation is so much easier and pleasant in a room like this. This 'Art by Inuit' exhibition is a survey from approximately 200 BCE to present day. It includes typical hunting and domestic scenes of which Inuit art is most well known. There are also many works that explore the human psyche. For me, this is the humble and sincere strength of Inuit art that can grab the viewer. The small exhibition titled 'Gasoline Rainbows' features the work of Tarralik Duffy. Her leather gas cans find the sculptural beauty in the everyday world. Her Spam-container-looking leather sculpture called 'Klik' is a biting reminder of how western foods replaced the traditional foods of these northern communities. There's more to the WAG in their ultra-cool Brutalist building. A surprising gallery of European Old Masters is one of the better small collections in Canada. Another gallery has Impressionist and mid-20th century paintings. (The harsh lighting in these galleries could use the magic touch from the Inuit galleries.) A cavernous exhibition featuring the meticulous works of Tim Gardner, an artist who I'm embarrassed to say that I'd never heard of, blew me away. That one person could churn out so many detailed paintings and watercolors seems impossible. His works include portraits, images of liquor bottles, hyper-realistic paintings copied from amateur photos, and images of Los Angeles so engaging that I felt as he had entered my mind and tagged along on bike rides through my old neighborhoods. The WAG is a joy, both architecturally and in the art on display. For dessert, the gift shop can't be missed. Several Canadian art museums do something that is more rare in the States: feature and sell compelling works by local and regional artists. This isn't the books, mass-produced art/souvenirs, and t-shirts often for sale in other museums. There is genuine one-of-a-kind art and shelves of superior quality artisan-created crafts for sale. It's like a little museum in itself. I happily walked out with an Inuit sculpture that could have been included in the exhibition upstairs.

When I was here, the galleries were full of flower arrangements inspired by the artworks they were…read morepresented with. I've never seen anything like it in a museum before and it was an interesting idea. I happened to show up during the opening for this event, so the gallery was pretty lively. While there are wall cards giving background on the curatorial direction and on individual pieces, I found they assumed a familiarity with Manitoba's history that I lacked. It was refreshing to see so many pieces of art by artists I'm unfamiliar with and to leave with a long list of things to look up later. It inspired me to pick up some books after my visit. That said, they also have a small, thoughtful selection of the sort of stuff you expect to see in an art museum in North America. So if you want to see representations of the standard European and Canadian art movements and pieces by familiar names, you'll find those, too.

The last time I went to Lower Fort Garry was when I was in elementary school so going back was…read moretruly a neat experience. Located just north of Winnipeg , it's a nice leisurely drive. Plenty of parking available and a reasonable entry fee. Built in 1830, it served as a supply depot for settlers in the Red River area. There's multiple buildings surrounded by the fort walls. Staff dressed in period attire educate visitors as they freely walk the grounds. It was neat to see the blacksmith making iron nails in the forge. The fur storage are was interesting to see. Lots of different animal furs are stored there. The big house in the center of the fort was preserved nicely with all the antique furniture. Kids can do a scavenger hunt as they explore the fort. Finishing it will give them a neat souvenir from the treasure chest in the main building. This is a great historic place to bring the kids. Bring comfy shoes.

This excellent museum was actually a trading post built by the Hudson Bay Company in 1830. The…read morebuildings have been well restored. Interpreters dressed in costumes of the time provide great information about the fort and the period. LFG is located about 32km (20 miles) north of Winnipeg. It is well worth the visit.

Worth a visit. For a small museum it has a very large collection to document the history of the…read moreKittson County, MN, area.