Please complete the form below to help us arrange your request to a collections access visit with belongings at the Manitoba Museum. The more information you provide, the better we will be able to assist you.
If you are looking to book a behind-the-scenes tour, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at Programs@ManitobaMuseum.ca. If you are a scholar conducting research or a museum professional, please contact our Director of Research, Collections, & Exhibitions at AFay@ManitobaMuseum.ca to arrange a research visit.
The spaces where we facilitate visits can comfortably hold up to 10 people.
We set aside two hours per Community Access visit. If you feel you may need additional time, please note this under ‘additional information’ on the form below. If you are running late for your appointment, please note that we cannot extend the duration of the visit.
We schedule visits Monday to Friday between 10 am and 3 pm, except statutory holidays.
We require a minimum of 4 weeks advance notice for a request. This gives us time to schedule the visit, search our collections for relevant belongings, and have a member of our team retrieve the belongings from storage and host you during your visit.
After your complete the form below, you will receive a receipt of submission by e-mail. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive this in your inbox. One of our staff will reach out personally to confirm your visit once it has been scheduled.
It depends on our schedules and who is available. Our small team consists of the Curator of Indigenous Collections, the Head of Indigenous Programming & Engagement, the Human History Collections Management Specialist, and the Human History Collections Technician.
Yes, we welcome smudging and offerings. Please let us know when filling out the request form so we can follow our facility protocols.
Yes. Visitors have the option of wearing nitrile gloves when handling belongings or washing their hands before and after handling. Our staff are also available to assist when needed (like turning a fragile belonging over so you can view the other side).
Photography of many belongings is permitted, although the use of photos beyond personal use (ex. publication) requires additional permissions.
No food or drink are allowed in the collection spaces, but we do have a lounge where breaks can be taken with food and beverages.
Please note that with a high volume of requests, it may take between 4 to 6 weeks notice to process your request.