June is Indigenous History Month! Join us in honouring and celebrating the stories, cultures, and languages of the diverse Indigenous peoples who have called this land home since time immemorial. During your next visit, enrich your experience with special Indigenous History Month programming, such as:
- The new Indigenous History Month Trail:
Learn new words in Indigenous languages spoken across Manitoba! On weekends find printed copies in the Welcome Gallery, and on weekdays, request printed copies from the Box Office. No pencils required! Or download a digital version. - An Indigenous Planetarium Show:
On weekday afternoons in the Planetarium, learn with Ininew star knowledge expert Wilfred Buck. Plan your Planetarium visit. - Anishinaabemowin with Amik:
In the Museum Galleries, keep your eyes open for animals included in our Anishinaabemowin with Amik language game. Scan QR codes near the animals or play on our website.
Admission
Three Amazing Attractions, One Great Price!
| Adult (25-64) | Senior (65+) | Student (24+ with Student ID) | Youth (3-17) | Children under 3 | Museum Members | Indigenous Peoples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $22.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Buy online and save!
When you purchase tickets online, you’ll save $1.00 per ticket compared to Box Office prices. Simply present your emailed digital ticket or print-at-home ticket at the entrance of each attraction – fast, easy, and convenient!
The Canada Strong Pass Returns This Summer!
We are excited to share that we are participating in the Canada Strong Pass this summer! Starting June 19 until September 7, 2026, all children 0-17 will enjoy FREE admission, and young adults aged 18-24 will receive a 50% DISCOUNT on admission!
NOTE: The Box Office has temporarily moved into Festival Hall due to our Foyer renewal project. When entering from the Main Street entrance, turn left at the security desk and proceed through the double glass doors to find the Box Office. We strongly recommend purchasing your admission tickets online in advance of your visit so that you can avoid lines, and keep your day flowing smoothly.
Click here to learn more about our ongoing construction projects.
Admission discounts
The Manitoba Museum offers complimentary or discounted admission through the following programs:
The Manitoba Museum offers free general admission to Indigenous visitors. An admission ticket is required, and can be obtained by notifying Box Office staff upon your arrival. Identification is not required.
The Manitoba Museum remains fully committed to our Indigenous Complimentary Admission Program in keeping with the Articles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This program is an important part of our work and supports truth and reconciliation by removing barriers so First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visitors can connect with their own histories, knowledge, artifacts, and belongings.
The Manitoba Museum offers free general admission to people accompanying a person with a disability (up to two support persons per visitor). Please notify Box Office staff upon your arrival if you are a support person, as an admission ticket is required.
The Manitoba Museum is a proud partner of CANOO, a mobile app that helps new Canadian citizens celebrate their citizenship by providing free admission to over 1,400 museums, science centres, art galleries, parks, and historic sites across Canada.
CANOO participants receive free general admission (not valid with Temporary Exhibitions). This discount cannot be combined with any other discount offers. Please notify Box Office staff upon your arrival if you are a CANOO participant, as an admission ticket is required.
To learn more about CANOO, please visit the Institute for Canadian Citizenship website.
The Manitoba Museum is proud to participate in the Canadian Forces (CF) Appreciation Program. CF Community members can present their CFOne card at the Box Office to receive 15% off general admission (not valid with Temporary Exhibitions), or get 15% off a Museum Membership.
This admission discount can be applied to a maximum of six people in a group, and the Membership discount is valid for all CF Community members. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount offers.
Membership Program
With a Museum Membership, our three core attractions are offered for one affordable price that will provide family getaways for the whole year! But that’s not the only reason to become a Manitoba Museum Member. You’ll also enjoy Members-only events, special ticket prices for programs and events, and many other benefits.
At the Manitoba Museum history, nature, and science will change your life forever. Be a part of something greater.
Got a group?
We have special programs and rates for schools and tour groups
Learn more about each of our amazing attractions:
Getting here
The Manitoba Museum is located in downtown Winnipeg, at 190 Rupert Avenue. We’re across Main Street from Winnipeg’s City Hall, adjacent to the Centennial Concert Hall.
190 Rupert Ave
Winnipeg MB R3B 0N2
The Museum does not have its own parking lot, however, there are several nearby lots within walking distance:
Surface parking lots
- Coins, card or pay by app on your smartphone.
- We recommend checking Parkopedia for assistance in locating the next closest lot.
Indoor parkade at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre on Pacific Ave
- Cash or card – more details here.
Street metered parking on Rupert Ave, Lily St, and Pacific Ave
- 2 hours of parking
- Cash, card or pay by app on your smart phone.
Street metered parking On Waterfront Drive, between MacDonald Ave (close to Higgins Ave) and Alexander Ave
- 4 hours of parking
- Cash, card or pay by app on your smart phone.
The Centennial Concert Hall Parkade is used only for monthly paid parking and Concert Hall events and is typically not available for Museum visitors.
When visiting on weekends, street metered parking is free for 2 hours on Saturdays and is free all day on Sundays.
This information might not be up to date. For an extended view of downtown parking visit parkopedia.
The Manitoba Museum is accessible via public transit, and conveniently located near a number of Winnipeg Transit stops. For public transit planning, the Winnipeg Transit online trip planner, Navigo, can help you determine the best route.
Bicycle racks are available for use on the Rupert Street patio near the front doors.
The Winnipeg Trails Association’s Winnipeg Walking and Biking Map can help you find the best route to the Museum.
Accessibility
The Manitoba Museum is dedicated to ensuring equal access and participation for all. We advocate for inclusion and strive to treat every individual in a manner that upholds their dignity and independence. Our commitment extends to addressing the accessibility challenges faced by various individuals. We pledge to identify, eliminate, and prevent barriers, aligning with the stipulations of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).
While we are dedicated to removing barriers, we acknowledge that our current museum setup may not cater to all needs. If you have specific requirements, please contact our team directly at 204-988-0576, or by email at Info@ManitobaMuseum.ca.
The Manitoba Museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible. There is a ramp at the Rupert Street primary entrance, and at the Lily Street secondary entrance, with an elevator connecting the Galleries on the main floor to the Science Gallery and Planetarium on the Concourse level.
Wheelchairs are available to borrow from our Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID or credit card is required. Strollers are available in the Museum Foyer on a first-come-first-served basis. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own stroller or wheelchair.
There are gender-neutral washrooms in the Museum Foyer and in the Museum Galleries near the Nonsuch Gallery, each with a large, accessible, barrier‐free stall. There is a single-room Family washroom in the Concourse Cloakroom. All of our public washrooms include baby change tables.
Visual Interpreting with Aira Explorer App
We are thrilled to announce we are now an Aira Access Partner! This means that anyone visiting the Manitoba Museum can open the Aira app on their phone and connect free of charge with a professional Visual Interpreter. The Visual Interpreter will access the caller’s phone camera and describe, narrate, navigate, and read aloud to assist. Aira is available 24/7/365, and no advance reservations are required.
Here’s How It Works
- Download Aira Explorer in the iOS App Store, on Google Play, or use the web app.
- Tap a button and your phone’s camera will stream a live video to one of Aira’s professional Visual Interpreters.
- The Visual Interpreter can describe in detail callers’ surroundings, narrate, navigate, or read aloud.
- Use the AccessAI feature to upload or take photos and receive instant AI descriptions, and even verify with a human Visual Interpreter.
Please note: At this time, Aira Explorer is not available for use in the Planetarium.
Sensory Sundays
A relaxed and sensory friendly morning!
Sensory Sunday is a welcoming and safe space for everyone! Join us the first Sunday morning of every month for a Sensory Sunday – a quieter, sensory friendly experience in our Museum Galleries. From 10 am to 12 pm, sounds will be turned down or off, lighting will be adjusted, and our Quiet Room will be available for any sensory breaks you might need.
Did you know that we have Sensory Kits available by request at our Box Office? The kit includes noise reducing ear covers (to help manage noise) and sensory toys. They are available during our regular hours of operation, on a first-come, first-served basis.
For information about this initiative, please contact Corinne at CAntoniuk@ManitobaMuseum.ca or 204-988-0671.
Upcoming Sensory Sundays
June 7, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 2, 2026
September 7, 2026
October 4, 2026
November 1, 2026
December 6, 2026
January 3, 2027
February 7, 2027
March 7, 2027
Quiet Room
We are happy to share that we now have a designated Quiet Room, open to visitors for use as a quiet and relaxing space, for decompression and regulation during your visit. This space is located at the entrance to the Prairies Gallery, right before the Pronghorn Diorama.
There is a sensory kit in the space for visitors to use, as well as books. In addition to a couch, beanbag chairs, and fan, the space contains a number of lamps providing some softer light options.
Visit our Accessibility page for more information on the Museum’s Accessibility Plan, temporary disruptions, and facility access.
2026 Holiday Hours
| Holiday | Museum Hours |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Winter Hours (January 5 to May 17, 2026) | Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16, 2025) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Spring Break (March 28 to April 5, 2026) | Open daily, 10 am – 4 pm |
| Good Friday (Friday, April 3, 2026, First Friday from 4 - 9 pm) | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Easter Monday (Monday, April 6, 2026) | Closed |
| Victoria Day (Monday, May 18, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Spring/Summer Extended Hours (May 18 to September 7, 2026) | Open 7 days a week, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Terry Fox Day (Monday, August 3, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Labour Day (Monday, September 7, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Fall Hours (September 8 to December 21, 2026) | Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm |
| Annual Museum Cleaning Week Saturday, September 12 to Friday, September 18, 2026) | Closed |
| Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum (September 30 to October 2, 2026) | 10 am - 4 pm |
| National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) | Closed |
| Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) | Closed |
| Pyjama Days (December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027) | Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm |
| Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026) | Closed |
| Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) | Closed |
| Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, 2026) | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Closed |
| Winter Hours (January 5 to May 24, 2027) | Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm |
Museum Shop
The Museum Shop is closed for in-person shopping due to construction projects (learn more here). However, there is a Pop-Up Shop in Festival Hall alongside the Box Office which is open during regular Museum hours, and all Shop merchandise is still available online at ManitobaMuseumShop.ca.
When shopping online, choose our FREE pick-up option to pick up your purchase anytime during the Museum’s open hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re looking forward to your visit! If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please get in touch with us by calling us at 204-988-0576, or by emailing Info@ManitobaMuseum.ca
A visit to the Manitoba Museum can easily fill a full day, from 3.5 to 7 hours depending on how thoroughly you’d like to explore Manitoba’s natural and human history!
We recommend putting aside 1.5 – 4 hours to explore the Museum Galleries (depending on how thoroughly you’d like to read all of the information panels and the attention spans of any younger visitors who might be joining you).
When visiting the Science Gallery, we recommend allowing 1 – 2 hours.
Planetarium shows are 45 minutes long. We recommend allotting 1 hour for your visit, so that you have time to get settled before the show, as latecomers are not admitted. Planetarium doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Click here to find the current Planetarium schedule.
Did you know that a Manitoba Museum Membership pays for itself in just two visits? Visit as many times as you’d like for as long or short as you can for the entire year. Learn more about Museum Memberships here.
Yes. we love seeing photos from our visitors! Non-flash photography is welcome at the Manitoba Museum in the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. Photos in the Planetarium are only permitted before or after the show, when the lights are up.
Tag us in your photos on social media using @ManitobaMuseum #MyMBMuseum
Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, or Science Gallery for safety reasons.
Yes. If you’ve lost something during your visit, please check in with the Security Desk in the foyer for assistance. You can also contact us at 204-956-2830 or Info@ManitobaMuseum.ca.
Half-size lockers are available for visitor use at a rental cost of $2. Lockers are free for Manitoba Museum Members.
Locker keys can be obtained from the Box Office, subject to availability. Please note that the rental fee is non-refundable. We encourage visitors to leave valuables, large bags, and personal belongings at home. The Museum does not have a coat check.
We do! No password is required, just turn on the Wi-Fi settings on your device and select the “Museum Free Wi-Fi” network.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, or Science Gallery.
Snack/drink vending machines and a water bottle filler are in the Foyer and available for visitor use. There is also a water fountain in the Museum Galleries near the Nonsuch Gallery.
When not in use for private events, Alloway Hall or Festival Hall are often available as a public lunchroom to enjoy food/drinks from home. There are also tables and chairs available for visitor use in the Concourse on the lower level.
Click here to view our Visitor Code of Conduct.
Almost half of our operating budget is earned through admissions and donations. As a non-profit registered charity, we rely on admissions to fulfill our mandate of collecting, protecting, and researching across Manitoba, and keeping exhibitions in working order. Thank you for your support!
Have a question or comment?
Please reach out by phone at 204-988-0576 or email us at Info@ManitobaMuseum.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!