Group Tours

Explore the human and natural history of Manitoba with the guidance of a Learning Facilitator in this 90-minute tour. The Museum Highlight Tour brings our most significant exhibitions to life through engaging storytelling and interpretation. Participants will delve into Manitoba’s diverse landscapes and gain unique insights into the rich heritage of the province.

Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 60

If you’re headed to Churchill, Manitoba, for an adventure of a lifetime, our 90-minute Northern Focus Tour at the Manitoba Museum is your essential primer on the rich history, diverse peoples, and remarkable landscapes of the North. It’s the perfect preparation for your journey to the north, equipping you with insights into the communities, environment, and the incredible flora and fauna that await you on your expedition.

Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 45

Enhance your Northern Focus Tour at the Manitoba Museum with an exciting add-on experience: ‘Inuit: People of the North.’ Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop that delves into the remarkable history and resourcefulness of the Inuit community, offering a deeper understanding of their traditional mastery of skin, stone, bone, and snow. This 135-minute interactive experience will leave you with a deep appreciation for Inuit culture and the North.

Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 45

Experience the wonder of the aurora borealis in all its vibrant variations at our Planetarium, while immersing yourself in Indigenous perspectives that bring this awe-inspiring phenomenon to life. Dive into the latest scientific insights on solar activity and northern lights.

After the show, join our Northern Focus Tour to delve even deeper into the world of the North, discovering the fascinating stories of its people, animals, and plants that thrive beneath the northern skies.  Tour length: 135 minutes.

Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 45

Discover the diverse stories and perspectives of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples in Manitoba and their relationships with newcomers and colonial governments during this 90-minute guided tour. Through relevant artifacts, exhibits, and contemporary artworks, this program will provide an appreciation for Indigenous culture and beliefs and lay the foundation for understanding the history and intent of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.

This program was developed by the Museum’s Head of Indigenous Programming & Engagement, Tashina Houle-Schlup, with the collaboration and guidance of the Museum’s Curatorial and Learning & Engagement team and the Museum’s Indigenous Protocols Advisor, Carol Beaulieu.

Tour Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 30

Enhance the Museum Highlight or Indigenous Focus Highlight Tour with a Behind-the-Scenes Tour.

Our Behind-the-Scenes tours offer an exclusive glimpse into the Museum’s vaults, as participants access areas
usually off-limits to the public.  This add-on tour provides
in-depth insights into artifacts, collections preservation, and Manitoba’s unique heritage in a way that few get to experience.

Total tour length: 120 minutes.

Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 30