A collage featuring a range of artifacts and specimens from the Manitoba Museum Collections.

Community Collections Access

Please complete the form below to help us arrange your request to a collections access visit with belongings at the Manitoba Museum. If you are looking to book a behind-the-scenes tour, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at Programs@ManitobaMuseum.ca.

Preparing for your visit:

  • We can facilitate visits in our available spaces for up to 10 people, with advanced notice.
  • Visits are for a maximum of two hours. If you feel you may need additional time, please note this under additional information. If you are running late for your appointment please note that we cannot extend the duration of the visit.
  • No food or drink are allowed in the collections spaces, but we do have a lounge where breaks can be taken with food and beverages.
  • Visitors have the option of wearing nitrile gloves when handling belongings, or washing their hands before and after handling.
  • Photography of many belonging is permitted, although the use of photos beyond personal use (ex. publication) requires additional permissions.

 

Please note that with a high volume of requests, it may take between 3 to 6 weeks notice to process your request.

Name(Required)
What date are you interested in visiting?(Required)
Note: Visit requests must be at least 3 weeks in advance.
Please select an alternate visit date:(Required)
Note: Visit requests must be at least 3 weeks in advance.
If you know the specific Object ID (catalogue number) of the belonging(s), please include them here.
How will the accessed material be used?(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.