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.
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery!
- Early-bird ticket access and special discounted pricing on public programs, course registrations, and temporary exhibitions. Click here to see what’s on!
- Complimentary digital fob lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis
- 10% off at the Museum Shop. Visit the Shop!
- Discounts at local restaurants and businesses in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, such as Colosimo Coffee Roasters, Across the Board Game Café, Nonsuch Brewing Co., and more!
- Subscription to the monthly Member Insider e-newsletter!
- Free or discounted admission to 30+ science centres and museums across Canada through CASC and ANHMC! *
- Discounted memberships at local organizations: Canadian Museum for Human Rights (10%), Children’s Museum (10%), Fort Whyte Alive (15%), Oak Hammock Marsh (10%), Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (10%), and WAG-Qaumajuq ($10 off a Friend Plus or Partner WAG-Qaumajuq membership)! *
- Voting Privileges at our Annual General Meeting (members 18 years & older)
- And more…!
Note: Free or discounted admission through the CASC and ANHMC reciprocal agreements applies to museums and science centres over 150 km from the member’s home address. Members cannot use this agreement for free or discounted admission to science centres or museums in the same province as their home address.
July Membership Sale!
Purchase a new Membership or renew your lapsed Membership between July 1 and July 31, 2025 to save 15%! Cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Memberships can be purchased in-person at our Box Office, by calling our Membership Office at 204-988-0647, or by using promocode SUMMER15 online.
Big Family? Member add-ons are available for the Family, Senior, and Senior Pair Membership categories.
| Family | Two adults (18+) and three youth (3-17) | $127.50 |
| Adult Pair | Two people (18-64) | $88.40 |
| Senior Pair | Two people (65+) | $74.80 |
| Adult | One person (18-64) | $42.20 |
| Senior | One person (65+) | $37.40 |
| Youth | One person (3-17) | $30.60 |
| Organization | One business (includes 8 member cards) | $335.75 |
Please note, GST is included in Membership cost.
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of adventure! A Manitoba Museum Membership is more than just unlimited free admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery, it’s the perfect adventure and a worthwhile investment for you and your loved ones!
Gift Memberships can be purchased online, at the Box Office, or by calling our Membership Office at 204-988-0647. Gift Memberships are not activated at the time of purchase, the recipient must present the gift voucher at the Box Office during their next visit.
Extended Membership Savings
It pays to be a Member at the Manitoba Museum! Support local and stop by the great businesses Winnipeg’s Exchange District has to offer. Show your Manitoba Museum Membership Card(s) at the following local businesses to receive a special discount:
103-211 Bannatyne Ave.
Choice of a 500 ml bottle of our Tea Infused Cocktail Syrup absolutely free with a purchase of our Tea Cocktail Flight.
333 Waterfront Dr.
Member special rate of $133 for Main Floor Rooms and $143 for Upper Floor Rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in a Manitoba Museum Membership! Here are the answers to some of our more frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please let us know by contacting our Membership Office at Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca or 204-988-0647. We would love to hear from you!
Our voicemail system is currently out of order. If you are unable to reach us by phone, please email us at Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience!
Please note: The Planetarium has rush seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open for seating 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time; just show your Manitoba Museum Membership card at the door.
You can join by buying your Membership online, by visiting the Box Office, or by contacting the Membership Office at 204-998-0647.
Yes! The cost of your general admission tickets can be applied towards a Manitoba Museum Membership. Please bring in your admission tickets and receipt to the Box Office within two weeks of purchase.
Admission to any of our temporary exhibitions or special programs/events cannot be included in the admission to Membership upgrade.
All Manitoba Museum Memberships are annual, and are valid until the end of the month one year after the date of purchase.
For example: A Membership purchased on October 10, 2024 will be valid until October 31, 2025.
Thank you for continuing to support our work at the Manitoba Museum with your Membership! There are four ways to renew your membership:
- Log in to your account online*
- Visit the Box Office in person
- Contact the Membership Office by phone at 204-988-0647
- Mail a cheque with your renewal application form to:
Membership Office
Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
*To renew online, members must log in with the email address linked to their active membership. If you are unsure if an email address is linked to your membership, please contact the Membership Office at 204-988-0647.
Renew your membership before the expiry date to get 20% off! Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Yes! Give the gift of adventure. Fun and learning collide at the Manitoba Museum, where Members enjoy unlimited general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery!
Gift Memberships can be purchased online, at the Box Office, or by calling our Membership Office at 204-988-0647. Gift Memberships are not activated at the time of purchase, the recipient must present the gift voucher at the Box Office during their next visit.
Gift memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable once they are activated.
Please note we are no longer mailing out Membership cards. If purchased online, we invite you to visited Museum at your convenience to pick up your new Membership cards. Bring your order confirmation with you at the time of pick up.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us at Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca or 204-988-0647. Thank you for your patience and understanding
Please contact our Membership Office at 204-988-0647 or Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca and they’ll be happy to help.
Members can enjoy express entry into the Museum Galleries and Science Gallery without waiting in line at the Box Office. Membership cards must be presented to the security guard at each area entrance and photo identification may be requested at the point of entry.
If you’re planning to enjoy a Planetarium show during your visit, you will have to wait in line for a seat. The Planetarium has rush seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open for seating 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time; just show your Manitoba Museum Membership card at the door.
For temporary exhibitions and public programs, Members will have the option to purchase special Member-priced admission to the exhibition online or at the Box Office.
Manitoba Museum Members receive free or discounted admission to 30+ science centres and museums across Canada through the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) and Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada (ANHMC) reciprocal agreements! Members must live more than 150 km from the centre they wish to visit in order to receive free or discounted admission.
Click here to find out what science centres/museums are part of the CASC agreement.
Click here to find out what museums are part of the ANHMC agreement.
Please show the welcome letter you received when purchasing or renewing your Membership as proof of valid Membership along with your Manitoba Museum Member card(s) when visiting other science centres and museums across Canada. You may also be asked for photo identification and proof of address.
If you have lost or misplaced your Membership welcome letter, please contact the Membership Office at Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca to have a new letter emailed to you.
No, entrance to separately ticketed temporary exhibitions are not included in the price of a Membership. Members can take advantage of our discounted temporary exhibition rates by buying tickets online or visiting the Box Office.
To access discounted Member tickets online, Members must log in with an email address linked to your active Membership. If you are unsure if an email address is linked to your Membership, please contact the Membership Office at 204-988-0647.
An Organization Membership includes eight Membership cards addressed to the name of the business (for-profit or non-profit). Membership cards can be distributed to the business staff or clients as the business sees fit.
Individuals visiting under an Organization Membership must be in possession of a valid Manitoba Museum Membership card (1 card per visitor) to gain entry to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, or Science Gallery, and/or to be eligible for Member rates to temporary exhibitions.
To update your contact information so you can continue to receive information about upcoming programs and events, please visit the Box Office, or contact the Membership Office at 204-988-0647 or Membership@ManitobaMuseum.ca.
No, Manitoba Museum Memberships are non-refundable.
No, Manitoba Museum Memberships (not including Organization Memberships) are non-transferable. Only the individual whose name appears on the Membership card is entitled to Member benefits.
To replace your Membership card(s), please visit the box office. A card replacement fee of $3.00 applies for each lost or stolen card.