Reviews of Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Museum)

J “Harley Prowler” W

Unbelievably gorgeous architecture. 8 floors of very unbiased history through human rights. I was pleasantly surprised. Not to mention everyone there was so polite, I found myself questioning ulterior motives, but then I had to remind myself that I wasn't in the states.

absolut YVR

Very interesting architecture, a great contribution for Winnipeg landmarks. Staff were very friendly. They handled a little incident that I had with another visitor nicely.

claws Ryan

Empty, no marked pathways, wound up walking into some offices and into a hall with an emergency exit. Next to no artifacts on display. More like an art gallery then a museum. Nearly all the displays are text and photo only and all but the hall dedicated to the holocaust are nearly empty. Very few actual human rights issues and atrocities covered, massive sections of history are not present including the civil rights movement and slavery. No mention of the treatment of the indigenous people other then residential schools, No mention of the poor treatment of other immigrant waves either. Its an art gallery gloss over of popular events with very little substance. The building is beautiful but its also a over budget reminder of poor planing and greed. I hope It gets better and can one day be a museum and not an art gallery and office park with a tower view of the parking lot. Until then go to the Manitoba museum(formerly museum of man and nature.) you will get a better understanding of Canada and its people there as well as the history that make human rights necessary.

L/K Bannister

Very interesting exhibits - loved the Nelson Mandela section. Heart-breaking permanent exhibits. There could have been more packed into the space - maybe the experience early blacks had in Canada? The bistro on-site was super - fast and big portions!

Mohamed ElFar

Amazing museum... we were planning to stay 1 hour only... we ended up staying almost 3 hours... lots of information and amazing staff... the staff are all really knowledgeable and friendly... they are truly the best we've seen across all the museums we've visited across Canada....well done guys... really happy we've spent a good amount of time there and will certainly visit it again.

Ermio O

The right place to know about your rights, a wonderful architectural design and and a lot about humanity and our rights.

Donald Powell Sr

Very unique. This place is a must see.

MustafaSellsCars

This was my 1st time there. Nelson Mandela event was great. Staff was kind and took me over 6 hours to go through the whole museum but there is a lot more in exhibitions to see. I will definitely visit again.

Richard Bennett

Powerful and emotional eye opening and inspiring. Nelson Mandela exhibit was more than I knew about him and his fight against apartheid.

Ebby

A lot of the history shared is deeply moving and troubling. It truly speaks volumes to the wickedness of humans in the past and even today. The architectural concept is a marvel! This is certainly a must stop if you’re visiting Winnipeg.

Sara BB

So much history, content, knowledge! It's great as an introduction to human rights but don't expect to understand people or the world after a visit. If the audience is the general public who is not engaged in research or inquiry into human rights then it strikes a balance between the breadth of information provided and the necessary depth to understand prevailing circumstances while not getting too bogged down in each artefact.

Voon Wong

Well designed and displayed, must visit while in Winnipeg.

Kris Poore

Today, I took the opportunity to visit the CMHR. Here are a couple pointers and tidbits I would like to share. - This is not a place to visit for an hour or two. Plan a full day to be able to take everything in. - Parking is NOT free. Pay for parking at the Forks lot, but plan on a full day to visit all the exhibits. - Don't go on the 90-minute tour. The time they spend does not cover each exhibit (and does not even make it to every floor). The tour is more about HOW to use the museum's interactive exhibits instead of about what is being showcased. Instead, save the $5. - Go with friends/family. Bring someone to reflect and share the experience with.

Kristen Spanza

Architecture is impactful. Exhibits are too. Park in open lots across the street and pre buy your tix for savings

Neil Doherty

Incredible displays of the atrocities and human rights history. Highly recommended. The architecture of the building is also breathtaking.

Devyn Iglesias-Fuller

Great Museum! The human rights history is very captivating. The special exhibits are always very interesting highlight. The architecture is beautiful, and the view from the top floor is fantastic. Expect about and two hours at most, but most likely less than that. One thing or take into consideration is that there are little to no things to do for a kid under the age of 10.

Geoffrey Bishop

A well designed and informative museum on the history of human rights from a Canadian perspective. It outlines the major figures who have contributed to human rights advances as well as some of the major violations within Canada and around the world. For a thorough experience give yourself at least three hours but you could certainly take even longer. I particularly appreciated the personal testimonies and the original artifacts that were on display. Don't forget to go all the way to the top of the tower for spectacular views of Winnipeg.

Cathy Krawchuk

Love love love.. like many others while this was being built I thought it was a horrendous waste of money. Now having being there probably 7 or 8 times I would highly recommend this to anybody. It is very humbling to go in there and realize that people before us have been through such hardships. Some of it's a bit hard to swallow but I think is a human being it's a necessity for us to know about. I love it there. Cannot recommend it enough. And the architecture is beautiful

Mark Geary

Great experience, and my favorite part of our visit to Winnipeg. I was expecting something like the holocaust museum in Washington DC, but this was so much more. Interactive exhibits, from close up views to wall sized portrayals, a wide variety of issues and concerns addressed and the unbelievable architecture made this a great viewing experience! Spent four hours there, and could have gone back for more!

K C

If you love learning about past and present social issues, this is an amazing place to visit. Thought was put into every detail, including the incredible architecture. Be prepare for a workout! This place is huge and has multiple levels. If you only have a couple of hours, I recommend picking a handful of exhibits to view in detail and focus the rest of the time seeing what each floor/room has to offer. And go all the way to the top.

Shelly McCullough

Interesting museum. The architecture of the building is amazing and the view from the tower is fantastic!

Andrew Verge

Amazing building and experience. It was free to attend on Wednesdays and I would have paid anyway. The first photo posted is the view from the top of the observation area. Highly recommended that you go to the top. Great views of Winnipeg. Incredible architecture and design. I would definitely go again take more time to take in the displays and content.

Maria Kalmykova

Although it is a beautiful building, there is a big amount of empty space. They should've built a waterpark instead lolol. Or added more exhibits, or made the museum smaller .

chronofanz

Outstanding presentation of the struggle for human rights in Canada and around the world. The museum informs visitors of influential figures and events that have advanced the cause of human rights (from Jesus to Mandela), as well as the atrocities that have been allowed to occur when we fail to act and intervene (holocaust, massacres, famine). The museum also does not give one definition of human rights, but instead invites visitors to give their voice and opinion on the issue (which is consistent with freedom of expression). Exhibits are distributed in 7 levels in this pyramid-like building. Breathtaking views of Winnipeg from the top of the building.

Kerry Martinson

Do you really want to get your mind working. This venue is very thought provoking. Go as a group and share your own observations of stories you have heard or witnessed. Made me feel so thankful for all those who have contributed in so many ways. Very "PROUD WINNIPEGER" The building and lines glass and levels are a treat in itself...felt very blessed.

Soumya Shilpi

It stands out in the sector of museums. A place where you get to explore and visualize how far you have come . So many people sacrificed, acted and here we are enjoying the life. You get lot of events to reflect. I must say few hours are not sufficient but enough to make you think. Addition of Nelson Mandela area has increased the attraction.Good thing is ...it is updated on regular basis. Must visit for clear perspective and vision in future.

Mathew Dueck

Amazing architecture and stunning views. Displays can be a little dry and empty. Lots of walking so wear good shoes. Overall very informative.

G. K. Zeni

Not the regular Museum you're used to. CMHR is an information Museum rather than an artifacts collection. Literally hundreds of thousands of hours of information on Human Rights are available and disposed there. It's an incredible experience, and you need more than one visit to see everything. If you only have a few hours, ask for a guided visit or for a visit plan.

Jessica Flamond

LOTS TOO SEE !!!! This is the museum to go to on a rainy day, especially if you have nothing planned. Lots of reading, would not recommend this museum too families with children under 15, unless of course they are into learning about current and past events. Worth what we paid for sure, the acrcherecture is beautiful and the design plays a role in the whole "story".

gedsee

Its amazing and knowledgeable specially for kids.

Yewen Tan

I was deeply moved and impressed by the special exhibition on Nelson Mandela. What a great and inspiring man! Other parts of the museum is also very thought provoking. I went up all the way to the top and had a decent view of the Winnipeg city. Before going in, I was a bit worried that the museum would be too preachy, but it turned out to be a very informative visit. I really believe that people should make a trip to Winnipeg to visit this place. That it is located near the wonderful The Forks Market is a bonus reason for a visit.

Gord Taylor

I can speak only on the appearance of the building, the parking, and the general level of interest I had in doing the exhibits inside. I’ve visited this organization for business and not for enlightenment so I did not have the chance to walk through the entire place. The building is gorgeous.I’m not sure if it’s made from Manitoba-famous Tyndall stone, but it looks like it. From ground to spire the building looks like a giant stone and glass ice cream cone. Quite breathtaking architecture. The inside was kept very clean, and seemed to employ a plethora of multiracial employees each of whom more friendly and helpful than the last, and fluently bilingual. Some parts of the building, the parts that I saw, are remarkably open and fresh. Vast spaces of air from the floor to the ceiling, and the walls to the glass. Based on how beautiful they kept the offices (The parts that aren’t seen by general-admission visitors) I have to speculate that the curators for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights have their presentation dialled in pretty tight. I was there on a Friday morning and parking was ample and quite cheap. With one day of parking, you can probably stay busy all day with Winnipeg’s world famous The Forks being so close, as well as Saint Boniface just across the bridge.

Philippe R

World class facility. Don't visit Winnipeg without going there! Instructional and sobering, as it's meant to be.

Tou Yang

This is actually a pretty cool place to visit. The architecture of the museum alone is pretty damn cool. The exhibit consist of interactive stories of various people's immigration and human rights story.

Mjay Akande

This is somewhere I’d definitely recommend you visit (and keep visiting). Entry was $5 (I think) as they have a special on Wednesday evenings. Was there for over an hour and only covered 3 levels so a second trip was planned. There’s so much to see and learn. Big group tours can also be arranged by visiting their website.

Isadora Bros

A stunning, clean and modern architectural design. The museum shows alll signs of growth linked to Canada’s participation on human rights. Awesome place to take your teens on a date.

Lin

What an amazing place to spend a day at, different from what I expected. The staff exceptional, friendly and knowledgeable. I did two tours, one basic informational and the other with a Spiritual flavor of the Indigenous peoples. Both were wonderful experience and I'd recommend both. An absolute must visit!

Chris Bromige

We spent half a day here, had lunch in the great cafe. My daughter (15) who doesn't generally enjoy museums, had a great time, as did her grandmother. Helpful informative staff, wonderful architecture.

Isham

It's good to come soon as the museum opens in the morning at 9:45 and take your time throughout the day. You are allowed to leave at lunch and come back if you want with the same ticket. There are volunteers who greet you at the door and also give you information and tips for your visit. There is a complimentary coat check and you can borrow wheel chairs and strollers from them. There is more than 100 hours of just the video exhibits fully subtitled in English French and ASL. If you live in Winnipeg you should definitely get a membership because it is valid for the whole year and is only the price of 3 visits. Basically you get 365 visits for the cost of 3. You cannot do the museum in one go but if you are really sort on time, there is a discounted rate after 4 since the museum closes at 5 and on Wednesdays the museum is $5 after 5. The first Wednesday of the month is free after 5 and the museum is closed on Mondays. I hope this review helps and you decide to visit this wonderful place. Even the kids will enjoy it because it's not a "dusty old place" the architecture is modern and it's a place of ideas rather than old artifacts. Ask for the family scavenger hunt for some fun ????.

Dessy.

Incredible view and architecture, not much to do inside.

Sam Matheson

A place everyone should visit. Beautiful architecture and exhibit. A real jewel in Winnipeg's crown.

Umi Shamji

An amazing and touching learning experience. Learned a lot on history and how far human beings have come in making today happen. Thank you to all the past, present and future human beings who keep this world a sane place :)

Cameron Batista

It is a beautiful building with lots of pictures, stories and information. Unfortunately it was quite hard to navigate. Anyone we talked to was helpful but due to a event on the main floor it seemed the staff we're quite busy. All in all it was a good experience

Rebecca Stuart

Moving experience. Amazing building, lots of ramps. Go all the way to the top. The location is great

Brittany Thiessen

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is an incredible and inspiring museum to visit and explore in Winnipeg. The museum is large and has eight levels featuring a variety of exhibits about the history of human rights violations and victories in Canada and around the world. The information is interesting and shocking how people treat(ed) one another and the atrocities committed against our fellow humans. Many of the exhibits have interactive areas where you can use screens to read more information or listen on headphones. The Tower of Hope is on the eighth and highest level. You can take a speedy elevator ride there or walk up the spiral staircase from the seventh level to the tower. At the top, the walls are all glass and you can enjoy amazing views overlooking Winnipeg's downtown and surrounding areas. I have visited the museum three times now and there are always new things to see and learn about. There is so much information within all of exhibits and it would be impossible and overwhelming to read all of it in one visit. I recommend spending 2-3 hours for a visit and then returning again in the future to see/read more. The museum's architecture is absolutely amazing and very unique. I love the suspended alabaster stone walkways that lead from one level to the next. There are some fantastic photo opportunities and views of the walkways crisscrossing one another from various points along the journey through the museum. Make sure to look up and down when you're walking along them to get some interesting perspectives! The building is beautiful from the exterior as well - covered in glass - with an interesting shape. Visiting this museum is an amazing learning experience and is very impressive. The admission price is reasonable. There is a free coat check in the lobby. The gift shop boutique has some unique and beautiful products from locally and around the world. There is also a restaurant called Era Bistro in the lobby that looks beautiful and has a delicious-sounding menu. Highly recommend visiting this world-class museum in Winnipeg, whether you are a local or just visiting the city.

Tom Wolf

Stunning architecture, thoughtful content. The marble walks to higher levels are great. Content is diverse but a bit shallow, some aspects deserved more in-depth coverage. Interactive displays are well done, designed for children. Tower of hope offers a view of the surrounding area of the Forks and Winnipeg.

Filigino ®™

What a fantastic museum! Wish I had more time to spend in here. Such interesting exhibits, esp the Nelson Mandela one. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Winnipeg.

Timidi DIGHA

A must visit. Real life documentation on history about man's inhumanity to fellow man and especially women and children.

Britney Waldron

Great museum. Lots to see and I love reaching the top and overlooking the city. Amazing views. Definitely worth a visit.

ajayi ayomide

I absolutely love this place. Very rich in culture and knowledge. The staff is great, very helpful and friendly without ruining your time by being too intrusive. The exhibits are fantastic with something for everyone. It also includes little interactive games for kids and kids at heart. There are so many picture perfect places here and at the top level you get to write stuff on a wall. It is a very reflective, relaxing and thoughtful time. I would have loved to sleep here forever. The best spot

Emily CPY

Wear comfortable shoes. There's a lot of interesting and important stuff here. It's certainly worth a visit. I get that they were trying to create this whole "from darkness to light" experience, and give you time to reflect on what you've seen - but there is a heck of a lot of walking up ramps. You can tell they went over budget on the building itself and some of the exhibits ended up a little lower tech then they'd planned - but I expect that will improve over time. The view from the top of the tower is impressive, but the building itself is weirdly empty dome. It seems smaller on the inside than it appears from the exterior.

Mike & Marie-Eve Fast

The only reason I give this a 2 star is because my husband and I went there on a day where it happened to be a free open evening. No one told us and we paid our fee and a half way through so many people came (do free). We seriously would have waited later to get in free or gone a different day and we were shocked the clerk didn't mention this when we bought the tickets.

Maria Guadalupe Bojorge

Oh I love this place and I enjoy it every time.

Daniel Legal

Great building and display setup. We brought our kids which wasn't the best idea; kids will get bored fast.

Wai Chan

It's a beautiful piece of architecture. I'm not really one for museums. It's great if you love history. I found it ok but have no great desire to go back. Tip: keep going until you hit the top. You will be rewarded with a great view. Ramps make it easy to get around if you are in a wheelchair.

Dayna Dickens

A very powerful and humbling museum built with breathtaking architecture. I think this place should be on every Canadian school kids curriculum and on every Winnipeg travel itinerary. I felt like I was getting very desensitized to what is happening around the world, and here at home with indigenous rights. This museum does a great job of giving historical context to very big issues in a way that is easy to understand and digest.

Nick LePage

Architecture is amazing , nice staff and clever interactive displays . Nice place to visit

Ger Zhao

The Museum really does try to cover a variety of human rights topics from a Canadian perspective. Obviously human rights is a heavy topic and there are a lot to exhibit, but the museum does a pretty decent job at trying to be inclusive. I especially appreciated how the curators didn't try to shy away from our own terrible records at human rights, especially regarding the Indigenous peoples and communities of Canada.

Dmytro Malyk

A great museum with interesting exhibitions. Absolutely, it's worth to visit when you're in Winnipeg. History and human rights are very important. Be ready to read and watch a lot when you're at this museum, but it's totally worth it!

Andreas Lueth

Worth the trip to Winnipeg if only to see this incredible structure.

Elisa Astoria Passoni

A great voyage through the human right history...

Carmen Valentic

This is no ordinary museum. Visit when you can but do so with the intention to take your time and/or go here over a few visits to take it all in.

Alyssa Wilson

If you're a first time visitor, I strongly suggest to attend the building on a Wednesday evening. When you get to the top of the museum you can experience a 360 degree view of the city and a backdrop of the lights that dance across the forks and city areas from the view top. It is beautiful. Now you can only experience that when the sun sets before their closing times, this view will not apply during summer hours. Expect to spend at least 3-4 hours to take in all the floors and it's information. If you know your true physical stats and take in more than 12,000 steps a day then you will have no trouble making it to the top using the stairs. No shame in taking the elevator, it is there for everyone's use.

Sarah-Anne Smurlick

Don't get me wrong, the displays are well done and the architecture is nice, but the subject matter, rightly so, left me depressed and it wasn't helped by trudging up all those ramps. Maybe you should start at the top and work down. The tower wasn't as tall as it appeared from outside and the view isn't 360 degrees.

Alvira Plett

Was good, not as deep as we hoped. Cambodian Massacre(1-3 million died) was not listed, many atrocities not listed. If you want a Human Rights Museum you should include more. Took our teens and they thought thought it didn't cover nearly as much as it should. If nothing else go to see the building, it's stunning!

Kyle Rathgaber

This museum is one to see. It’s a beautiful building and can teach a lot about human rights, of course there are cases that should be considered human rights issues here in Canada but that’s political

Olivia Woloshyn

Great place to host events. Buhler hall is beautiful as well as everywhere else in the building. The service staff is courteous, professional, and work very quick. Backstage, the loading dock is spotless, spaceous, well organized and uncrowded. There's always a trolley there if I need one, and someone to help me. My only complaint is that there's no mop sinks as sometimes I need to fill up buckets with water.

Brian Speck

We had a most interesting and thought provoking tour of the fascinating and beautiful museum. We started off in the Mandala gallery ( no food or drink allowed in there ). It was a most educational experience. I was unawares that three Conservative Prime ministers were instrumental in assisting in bringing apartheid down. We were able to take a brake for lunch and visit the Forks. The museum has a restaurant called the Era which we didn't use. After lunch we were able to get to the tower to end our tour. The staircase from the seventh level to the observation deck isn't for the faint of heart. ????

Ben Chung

Nice museum, some nice interactive exhibits. It is fairly large so plan to spend a few hours if you want to get through it all. Elevator access is available to each floor as well.

Emma Kadri

Beautiful building, inside and out. The architecture of the building by itself is worth the visit. I only spend 3 hours in the museum, and I think I will need at least a full day to see everything there is to see. I found the exhibits very interesting and well put together. I highly recommend the visit for the whole family!

Andrew Cedergren

Great facility with hours of entertainment here. This is a must stop for people coming through Winnipeg, and it's right near the Forks and within walking distance as well. Beautiful area to grab some food, take a walk and then learn some great background on some fascinating topics. The building itself is fascinating, I'd encourage you to seek out information on the design and meaning behind a lot of it.

Katherine Macco

A powerful experience with a literal foundation in diversity and interconnectedness. There seems to be an abundance of symbolism and intention that guide you to further understand and appreciate the purpose of this museum. I left feeling inspired and conflicted, which I was more than happy to be.

Shawn Afsharkia

A pretty neat museum with a lot of eye opening or "ill reminding" information. Apparently 5pm until close; adult admission is only $5 versus the regular price which I believe is $18. Typically will take 2-3 hours to finish this museum run. However once you make it to the eight floor you will have to walk all the way down the circling ramps unless you can squeeze into an elevator that takes you only to the third floor. Very clean museum and abundant staff personnel always nearby.

Adam Slovinsky (Gaff3r)

Loved this place. Had a team meeting in the conference room and wow was it amazing. Everything was so well taken care of and all the staff was so respectful and professional. I will absolutely go back and hope to spend kore time on my next visit.

David Wiebe

Took my 9 and 7 and 2.5 year old grandkids. We all had a marvellous time - a full 4 hours of fun and interesting things to see. Went again more recently with the older two. Museum has a booklet of activities for kids this age which worked very well to focus on a few things amidst the hundreds to look at. I go 5-6 times a year. So much to see, experience and learn.

Alan L. Bridal

Always shocking what the Nazi's did to people. The 6th floor was under construction. Bring a phone and some headphones for a guided tour with their app on the play store "CMHR" Free wifi but it is a large download and wifi is slow. Going on a free day you might not see everything. Paid about 20$ and after a couple hours had seen most of it.

Marion Guignet

Wow! These exhibitions are really intense, so instructive, interactive and my visit was a conscious moment about the human's rights and the hope for the future

Kevin MacDonald

Very easily, the best museum I have ever been in. We took the tour of the museum and greatly enjoyed it. It made the remainder of the visit very enjoyable. Be prepared to be there for 3-4 hours minimum as there is a lot to do.

Irshad Mulla

Loved the museum. The architecture and the layout of the museum is very unique. The museum had 7 floors filled with posters and video booths and some interactive elements. Very thought provoking. Just hard to do all 7 floors in one go. Definitely one of the highlights of Winnipeg.

Jordan Lange

This was a great museum with amazing architecture. I found many of the displays very well done. My only caveat is that it is very biased, and some that are touted as human rights heroes have actually committed war crimes. This was very disappointing to me as I would think history would not be twisted in such a manner to turn a villain into a hero. The true heroes are those such as Martin Luther King Jr., that changed human rights for the better through non-violent acts and did not commit atrocities.

Itty

I spent most of my time in the Mandela exhibition but I liked this place overall.

Sergio Sanc

Wonderful place. 100% recommended. From the tower, the view is incredible.

James Chen

Really excellent place to visit. Need several hours or even whole day to really appreciate all the exhibits. New facility, very well-maintained. Friendly professional staff. Entry fee is probably somewhat of a barrier to many people. Would be nice if all Canadians can have one free entry per year.

Kevin Enos

This is one of the best museum experiences that I've ever had. The museum had something for everyone, youth and adults alike. There are numerous interactive exhibits that grab and hold your interest. I would definitely encourage visitors to check it out if you're ever in Winnipeg or even plan a trip if you're within a few hours drive. Exceptional museum.

Varun Sharma

Really big and beautiful museum. Very artistic but also very informative. I like how they have the division of certain rights and you ger to walk through the various facets of not only human rights but himan nature. Inalways like a bit more interactive features, but overall the museum was very interesting and beautiful. I also love the architecture. Its angles and slants makes the whole thing look like something like a penrose staircase.

simplelife_seeker

Amazing museum with refreshing exhibit on Nelson Mandela. Employees went out of their way to say "Hi" and to make helpful suggestions on museum and other attractions in the area. Went primarily for Mandela exhibit and spent close to 3 hours there reading and exploring that exhibit. The grounds of the exhibit are well maintained and it's located within walking distance of the The Forks and an older French neighborhood to the east. I believe I paid around $8 USD and felt like I got a great deal! The gift store was very pricey though and I didn't purchase anything outside of my ticket. Kid friendly, wheel chair accessible. Restaurant on site that's supposed to offer local cuisine, but I did not eat there. Will come back!

Eimear Mc

Amazing building, packed full of info. You could spend hours here and still not see it all

Fiona Spitzig

Absolutely a place I could spend many many hours. I appreciated the gentle spaces for contemplation, as the atrocities committed internationally require reflection. We met a lovely interpreter facilitating a children's game about children's rights and she was splendid to chat with. Does the museum contribute to advocating for human rights in any way outside of education?

Bradyn Gratton

A great piece of architecture in Winnipeg. There's lots to see and plenty of intuitive showcases for all of the human rights movements. The architecture of the building is a reason to go if museums aren't your thing. Overall great experience.

Emily Wilson

Was very impressed by this museum. Incredible architecture and very interesting / educational exhibits. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. Great price considering it takes a few hours to go through the entire museum. Would highly recommend.

Edison Ndayambaje

Must do activity in Winnipeg. Visited the Nelson Mandela exhibit and it was really inspiring.

Liz Bradshaw (pezliz)

Give yourself several hours to experience this museum. It is both beautiful and moving, thought-provoking and inspiring.

Fearocious Fearocious

A great museum with very educational displays good for the whole family. Very unique architecture. Definitely take a group tour as it helps orient yourself and gives a very good overview of what to see and background on many of the displays.

Ted Wallbridge

Beautiful architecture with thoughtful and thought provoking displays. You need at least 3 hours or more to take in absolutely everything, but any time spent will be worth your while.

Barbie Zipp

What an amazing place. You can interact with some of the displays to deepen your experience. There is space to reflect and really think about what you have seen here. I wish ALL Canadians could have a chance to go and visit.

Jocelyne Nicolas

Moving, educational, a great mix of interactive spaces with spots to read and reflect. Stunning architecture and so much to see. The Canadian section was a jolt to the heart and the mind - we have come a long way, and have caused a lot of hurt on that road. I've been twice and will definitely go again. Whatever the controversy surrounding its creation, the final product is well worth a visit. I found myself over and over again admiring the tone that was taken, the questions that were asked and the content that was presented. Please go, and make your mind up for yourself.

Annabelle Lee

Beautiful museum touching on the history and progress for marginalised groups in Canada and worldwide. The building is absolutely gorgeous. I recommend arriving by 2 pm so you have enough time. We felt a little rushed with slightly over 2 hours. It is definitely not geared toward children but would be appropriate for children who can read well and are ready for more sensitive topics like the Holocaust.

Arnella Myers

Wonderful experience. The museum did a great job collecting pieces of history related to human right violations. I wouldn't suggest trying to do the entire museum in one trip it's heavy very emotive stuff. Wished there was more on Canada's indigenous ppl and let's face it, it's not a complete collection of the atrocities we have committed against each other but a good start. Loved the use of technology on all the floors as well as the child friendly learning enhancement tools that were scattered throughout the tour.

Justin Paquette

Excellent museum! Very touching and the exhibits are thoughtful and well put together. If the photography exhibit is still around, it's most definitely worth checking out for at least 2 hours.

Brenda Bodden Bonnet

LOVED this museum, great to go with kids, family and friends, it is very interactive. Next time i would like to go on my own to really dedicate the time it deserves. FREE on Fridays after 5pm

Brenda Bodden Bonnet

LOVED this museum, great to go with kids, family and friends, it is very interactive. Next time i would like to go on my own to really dedicate the time it deserves. FREE on Fridays after 5pm

David Burgess

Beautiful facility, thoughtful exhibits, interesting for children and adults. I brought my children here for 2 hours and we didn't have time to see anything, despite that it was their second visit here in a month. We look forward to going back. Free admission first Wednesday of the month for at least part of the day.

Jessica Maure

Enjoyed the day with my family. Complementary wheelchairs and very knowledgeable staff.

Z Makila

Without a doubt one of the most accessible museums I've ever visited. There are multiple languages of translation, including sign languages. Not only is the museum friendly to visitors of all physical capabilities in its ramp-connected levels, there is a natural flow that is captivating and easy to understand. You are not left wondering which exhibit to visit next; you simply follow a ramp or hallway to the next area. The ideas expressed in the museum are universal declarations of equality and human-ness and are so important to learn.

Leigh C.

Take the elevator. No, seriously. You are not missing anything climbing those dozens of ramped skywalks other than a good leg burn. The museum is eerily empty considering it's size. I think a lot of locals were expecting grandness and wall to wall, floor to top of the spire exhibits. There are quite a bit of exhibits but not as much as expected and they are spread out a bit too much. It just feels equally weird to criticize something of such a sensitive matter. I went through the galleries carefully with an eye out for anything to do with the Holodomor and I wasn't disappointed, but I would have like to see more. The most famous ones had the biggest galleries. It was strangely interactive, too. There's a booth to voice your own experiences with human rights issues on video or you can write something instead. The top 2 floors are panoramic city viewing towers. You're higher up than the one at the Forks Market. The content was not as grotesque as I thought but there were some disturbing items. Parents should take a tour first before deciding to bring the kiddos. There is a gift shop and cafe on the main floor. The doors to come in were confusing and trek to find.

Derek Friesen

We visited the Canadian Human Rights Museum for the Friday Night Rights event. The architecture of the building itself is worth visiting, but the thoughtful exhibits and knowledgeable interpretation makes the Museum a must-see for any Canadian.

Candace Candace

Gorgeous museum! The architect and structure of the building are truly mine blowing. You can be almost at the top and see right through all the floors to the bottom but have no clue that was possible while you were at the bottom. Filled with many facts about human rights from missing Aboriginal Women, to the Holocaust and even pollution in today's day. I have been many times and it seems each time I go I still learn something new.

David Levine

Awesome content and architecture

Nick Carletta

If you're in Winnipeg this is a must see! Even if you are not a fan of museums this buildings design is incredible. Exhibits use technology well to cover a variety of topics in both English and French. It is rather Canada focused at times, but they cover both the good and bad of Canadian Human rights. Lastly, it is well staffed and they are willing to help if needed.

Bobby

Great history on each floor, must see place.

Christian Riquelme

One of the most interesting museums I've seen in all of Canada. 7 floors of human right history. Winnipeg must-see attraction. The architecture of the building is impressive

Susan Young

We loved the entire experience, especially the bistro visit. Exceptional service and well priced.

Launch 0_0

One of the greatest museum experiences in my life. The entry price is a bit steep, but I feel I got my worth and beyond out of it. The exhibits made me feel both despair and hope for humanity, and the feeling that progress is while slow at times, thankfully inevitable.

Cole Keitamo

Emotional experience, very organized and clean. Have at least 1.5h to 2h to visit

Karin Burdick

The building architecture is impressive and the displays are uber educational!

Will Harris

Chilling. The architecture of this building is a marvel. As you walk in, light escapes you. As you work through the levels, it seems that with each floor more and more light floods through. This is also in parallel with the exhibits being shown. If you decide to go to the top (and I suggest you do) of the Israel Asper Tower of Hope, you will feel hope for the world. Throughout the museum you will be overtaken with emotions. Hate, sadness, shame, rage, loathing, humiliation, helplessness just to name a few. Make sure you make it to the end as you need to be filled with a renewed sense of hope by going to the top of the Tower. A must see for all Canadians and visitors to Winnipeg.

Katelin Makela

The best museum in Winnipeg it's a must see forsure if your into all stuff history this is definitely a place to go. The architecture of the building is amazing love how it's built and love the look inside as well as the exhibits. the staff is most definitely there to help if you have questions.

Jordan Hamm

Fairly boring museum to be honest, only went for the architecture and going all the way to the top with is worth it

Kim W

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this incredible museum. We allowed ourselves 4 hours to tour the museum and quickly realized we needed much more time. There is tons of information to take in, all of it fascinating and incredibly delivered in thoughtful and detailed displays. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Even with the heavy subject manner, our kids enjoyed the museum as well, with most information easily digested (save for the entire floor focusing on genocide). The architecture of the museum is breathtaking at every turn. The glass roof top, glass elevator and look out point at the top of the building were all greatly enjoyed as well and offer an incredible 360° view of Winnipegs downtown and beyond. To top it all off the restaurant inside the museum had very friendly wait staff, and really really good food with prices on the high end of average (about $15 for the best chicken club sandwhich Ive ever had and a side salad). Overall a positive experience I was glad to have exposed our family to. Wear comfortable shoes, lots of walking!

Colleen Okrainec

August 11, 2018 - Not sure what happened to my post of June 23 of my last visit to CMHR. I went to Museum again today to experience some of the exhibits before they move to next city. Please take your time and visit this beautiful museum in the heart of down Winnipeg at The Forks. You will not be sorry worth every penny and more ♥️???????? June 23 - I spent the past 4 hours at Canadian Human Rights Museum ???? fotos to follow after I write my experience on Google. I need to take in all what I saw today. Nelson Mandela exhibit was very touching. I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Today was money well spent so much I purchased a membership. I walked to the 7 floor where you can see all of Winnipeg’s skyline, The Forks, the Red & the Goldeyes stadium. Met ppl from Peru, South Dakato, small town outside of Regina & Pennsylvania. I was chatting more with the ones from SD we ended up on the topic of Folklorama. He wrote down the dates & coming back to Winnipeg. Simply amazing ???? I love my life ???? Now big glass of water & in the backyard to relax. There are so many fotos to go through. I’ll post later. I have also become a member of CMHR????

Jeremy Morin

Ample parking. Gorgeous building inside and out. Only gripe is the lack of things to do inside. Lots to see and read. But I felt there could be more. 18$ admission per adult. Worth checking out if you haven't been but would like to see more exhibits!

Anya Waldner

Interesting architectural meaning behind the building, also very beautiful from the inside. Memorable experience.

Christian Okwudiwa

It was an incredible experience especially going as a group. I have been here before but the experience is unique. The inspiration is beyond words and more importantly, the opportunity to contribute to it by writing your thoughts or ideas regarding keywords like Love and what you want to fight for.

Rennae K

The price is really reasonable. The building is spectacular! We did the 90 min tour which was more like 120 mins. Everyone in the group agreed to the extension. It did not feel like two hours went by. Planning on going back someday to go through the exhibits more thoroughly.

Ed Delisle

Overwhelming amount of info.which is accessible on line i was informed

Mercy Iyoha

It was such a humbling and wonderful experience! The staff believe in the vision of the museum and their enthusiasm is so infectious! I signed up for membership right away! It is a place I could never get tired of visiting!

Ken Peters

Tonight I had the opportunity to finally go visit the Canadian museum for Human Rights. It was quite the eye-opening experience. The building itself is impressive! Equally impressive is the story of Human Rights it paints over the course of a hundred or so years. If you're ever in Winnipeg it's a must-see!

Jen Ramjohn

Such a great experience and a must for all ages. There is something that will touch everyone

Leere Park

Very iconic place for Winnipeg with great contents. Allow min. 3 hours to go through everything - could be split into two seperate trips. There is a paid parking available. With Covid, the main door is only open which is facing the Forks.

Many Moores

The architecture is beautiful. The galleries are okay, but did not amaze me. The view from the tower was the highlight.

Many Moores

The architecture is beautiful. The galleries are okay, but did not amaze me. The view from the tower was the highlight.

B0T !

It was a great experience I liked it a lot

JJK Leduc

At the time, Covid restrictions were ramping up but the staff were extremely helpful and attentive to ensure all measures were followed. Beautiful displays! The interior of the building was quite surprising considering such a bold exterior design. Definitely would recommend a visit.

Scott Fry

This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been. I was able to take a 90 minute tour and see much of the important and impactful displays. It was worth every second and plan on going back with the family.

Nick Ellis

World and I meann World class museum. Great displays with lots of interactive items. Currently showing special exhibit on Mandela and it is outstanding. Architecture of the building is as impressive as the exhibits. Can easily spend 2-3 hrs here if you like.

Pierre Manaigre

I've been here twice. The experience is not what I expected. Seeing the galleries is actually inspirational and fills you with hope. Although we didn't tour the Holocaust exhibit yet and they did say it's not suited for children under 12. My wife and I are thinking of buying the $90 couples pass and heading there for 2-3 hours a month to really see as much as we can over the course of a year.

Pearce

Sober reflection on the past mixed with contemporary stories of the issues Canada is currently facing. Amazing architecture.

Bertini Ilunga

We learn a lot about human rigth there. Nice place to visit when you are in Winnipeg

Devan G.

I really enjoyed this Museum. They have tons of different displays ranging from migrant workers, First Nations, LGBT Rights, and a whole floor dedicated to the Holocaust. If you're in Winnipeg this is a must visit.

Blessings Digha

This was a lovely yet heavy experience. A very good way of using art to document history. One of my favorite places in Winnipeg

Andrea Morison

The building is amazing! The alabaster ramps through the middle of the building are gorgeous. The museum is definitely comprehensive; however I wouldn't recommend staying for more than a couple of hours because the information you internalize from the displays is powerful and from my experience, overwhelming. It's real and it's important for people to be aware of the many atrocities in the world, but you can only take in so much in one visit. It is the kind of place you need to return to on an incremental basis. Once you feel you've had enough, lighten up a bit by taking the elevator to the top floor and enjoying the incredible view of the city.

Daniel Roscoe

The Canadian Human Rights Museum at the Forks is an exceptional institution. It is a museum with remarkably few physical objects on display compared to an art gallery or the Manitoba Museum. The key items are ideas and concepts, with physical objects supporting the experience and understanding of the "displays". It uses the latest in digital tech to allow you to experience the stories and history of a sociological evolution. Even the building's odd shape and layout is part of the delivery mechanism, taking you on a journey through its message.

Athletic Award

A fantastic journey for the senses as classrooms from around The Planet Venture off into a fresh start per.chance stay Oriented and and kindly decline drugz and alcohol for Health & Safety. Also there is plenty of Labour Agencies to Apply to for work!! Stay Employable Canada!!!

Byng Bois

Well worth the visit. It is about of an odd building, because the building is part of the display. You need to be able to walk to really see it all. I really liked their store. They had a nice selection across different price points. All of their displays were thought provoking.

Stephen Atkinson

This is one of the best museums ever including the spectacular, evocative and fascinating building. It's a moving, even emotional experience to walk the upward incline towards justice. The focus is both international and Canadian so even a few of the stories and people depicted are familiar. Can't recommend this museum highly enough.

Claire Lemiski

Incredible museum. I've been there three times now and every time I see and learn new things. Important parts of history that must not be forgotten. Large number of interactive exhibits and the content can be adapted to just about any age group. Be sure to make your way up to the tower at the end of your visit for breath-taking views of the Forks and surrounding area. Please "like" this review if you found it helpful!

Bronia Sussmann

A truly spectacular exhibition and building is breathtaking.

wayne faithful

Great venue to host an event i will definitely host an event here again!

Precious Gauthier

It was a great experience but due to covid not alot of areas were available.

Jeremy Trenchard

Lots to see. Loads of history of you like that kinda thing. Good view from the top.

Mona Carriere

Nice exhibit

Brian Huilman

Absolutely incredible! We had a guided tour that was phenomenal but I wish we had more time to just wander the museum on our own. Plan to be there a good five to six hours to get it all.

Nick LePage

Architecture is amazing , nice staff and clever interactive displays . Nice place to visit

marianna armata

Incredible architecture! Loved the building from the outside but didn't have a chance to look inside since it closes at 5pm on Saturday and reopens on Tuesday.

Judy Everson

My family had a good time just needed to spend more time. We will return to finish our visit

Michael Inman

Spent about 3 hours at the museum. Was amazed at the architecture and curation - the overall scope and weight of the museum is awe inspiring. Found at times the layout a bit hard to navigate but lots of friendly staff available to assist. A must see for all.

Krianne Charell Villa

This was an awesome visit with the family! I loved the walk ways- not high nor steep but you get a good exercise in there! The museum's content was very informative! We went here on a free night and it was a good taste on what you get. The view of the city was also nice from the top of the museum. How are come back here again- will plan for day time so it's a different view all together!

Jeff Didham

Winnipeg has another crown jewel. The Canadian Museum for Human rights is a spectacular showcase of man's inhumanity to man, yet it is full of hope and promise. Every inch of the gorgeous building has been painstakingly produced to tell stories in an interactive and thought provoking way. You will leave a better person than when you came. Do yourself a favour and take the tour.

Osborne Hancock

It is a very large space with a lot of information. There is a lot to read although they have soon very clever exhibits, example - the visiting Rohingya photo exhibit on now has several photos that cycle through. There are 2 stands that have 2 of the pictures in 3D and sensors for someone who is blind. The sensors explain portions of the photo graph and explain the directions you move your hands and tell you what you are feeling and what the picture depicts. Overall it's definitely something for middle to older aged people. Not much for children which is nice to have since they aren't running around yelling and making noise. It's a peaceful environment filled with difficult information on how humans treat/have treated each other. I'm very proud to have this in my home City and it raised a lot of awareness and money for many many causes. Sat through the Ukrainian Holodyrma film=forced starvation of millions- this entire floor is dedicated to atrocities that have been committed thru last century, and more recent.....have to return as this was too much to take in

Miranda Gray

The material is both challenging and inspiring. I spent about 1.5 hour's in the museum. I saw some material in each section but nowhere near all the videos clips. It is a not to be missed element for any visit to Winnipeg. No material was insensitive or unnecessarily graphic but I will admit the 3 in my group found the Holocaust and Rwanda Genocide section too much to process in one visit. If you are local, buy an annual pass and cover the material over several visits. If you process material by journaling, there are quiet benches just off the main exhibits for reflection. If you have difficulty with ramps, there are elevators. They can handle the crowd. You may need to speak to any of the many guides to locate the elevators. The building's spiral design, makes it easy to get turned around. If you can walk but don't frequently walk, you will find it easier to walk down the building rather than up all the ramps. If you are travelling down, I'd recommend starting on floor 6 and then come back up again to do floor 7 at the end if your visit. But the visit will work in either direction. The building's features include an adult change table and lift on the first floor. The exhibits make use of a variety of different types of interactive displays. I'm a geek who loved playing with the gadgets. My companions were a bit puzzled by some of the tech they had not seen. There are lots of staff who can help explain the tech but you do need to ask for help. The staff have been trained to let visitors explore / exoerimebt at their own pace so they don't jump in immediately.

Season Greetings

This place has tiers. The higher the floors, the smaller it gets. A lot of information here to read. Lots of history that will touch your heart and make you feel what the people of the past felt. The workers are very informative and helpful . The building itself is nice to look at and if you are able to walk, don’t take any elevators, they have beautiful bridges you can go up. When you are done all floors, there are white spiral stairs you can climb, and once you reach the top, you can see all Winnipeg! Sit on the bench and enjoy the scenery, but be careful, it can get crowded up there. Now when you leave the museum, walk to your left and you will see a big sign that says WINNIPEG, there you can take a great photo for your Instagram

Sharon Hoar

a memorable experience, in an environment that allowed reflexion, the inlay of light in alabaster wall along walkway was awesome. Stunning. Inspired me to learn more of the history on human rights and to be more conscious of how we as individuals can have an impact

Ramon Cuevas Regozo

Marvelous architecture inside and outside. The exhibits are interesting and informative. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Amazing value for $10 admission price. Must-see.

Liam Theo Creative

This place is absolutely amazing! The information is awesome and provided in abundance. But my favorite part of this experience was the architecture. The building is incredibly gorgeous inside and out. (see pictures below). I highly, highly recommend you visit this museum!

SJ Bey

This was one a very different type of museum compared to other typical museums you visit. They look at history with focus on the events that resulted in advances in human rights in the world. The leaders who made sacrifices to push this forward are recognized. It's a place you go to get a glimpse of the past and get motivated to learn and read more about some of the events and people. I would recommend taking a tour for a better experience. The tower of hope is a unique structure. Don't look down for too long when you're up there!

Alli McGrogan

Amazing! 2.5 hours wasn't enough time.

Marylou Fowler

What an interesting way to learn about human rights, especially in the context of Canada. It is a must see museums while visiting Winnipeg. In addition to the beautiful architecture and the symbolism within the building the story telling is so well done. The personal stories portrayed throughout the displays are so well presented - touching and thought provoking.

Quintessa Saffira

It's not easy, fun, or comfortable. But it's needed, and it's exceedingly well done here. Take a few hours and go, it's worth it.

J Giesbrecht

Visiting from Alberta. This place is amazing. You can go to the Calgary Tower and see mountains and office towers. Or, you can visit the Canadian Museum for Human rights and, from the eighth floor, see the city skyline, a baseball field, the forks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, the St. Boniface Citadel where Louis Riel is buried and much more all while standing above 7 floors exhibiting the most important events in human history. Winnipeg may get a bad rap but it is a gem of a place to visit (in the summer).

Cooper Harasyn

I would highly recommend this to anyone. They have highly engaging exhibits about various human rights struggles throughout the ages. One thing to note, it may be wise to plan to do multiple trips, as there is a lot to get through and you may not be equipped to do it all in one sitting.

Nick Guiton

This museum is incredibly inspiring if not the happiest place on earth. The architecture is breathtaking, and a variety of exhibits on subjects ranging from the holocaust to the Winnipeg general strike of 1919 make for a bounty of information and learning. Plan on spending several hours here if you want to be able to really check everything out, and don't forget to budget for books in the gift shop.

Jonathan Davis

In light of the recent terror attacks in Paris, and the demonstration of not only the struggles for global human rights and those with a more Canadian focus, the Museum for Human Rights is a much-needed exhibition. It reminds us of civilization's constant struggle for equality. The exhibits and interactive pieces are amazing, thoughtful and very well detailed. It isn't possible to see the entire museum in a couple of hours, you will need at least 3. And it is worth every penny. #JeSuisCharlie

Rachel Wiebe

I am moved. This museum found a way to deeply add emotion into all the exhibits. Within 10 minutes of engulfing myself into the stories and history, I was overcome with shivers and tears. From the gorgeous architecture, eye-catching art, to the interactive displays and story-telling, I give this museum a 6 out of 5. Our Canadian history, though filled with darkness, moves toward the light of inclusivity and positive action. Not only will I be recommending this place to all, but I will be coming back to spend more time on the newly added exhibits. You could easily spend 4+ hours here, though we only stayed for two. The employees are wonderful people that genuinely care about how you are feeling. While going through the museum, we were asked a few times how we were doing. One particular employee stroke up an empathetic and interesting conversation with us that left my heart filled with love and hope. Thank you for this incredible experience. P.S. I'll bring more tissues next time. ????

David Sá

The theme of the museum is exceptionally relevant. They expose and discuss Human Rights as a historical event, worldwide agreement, and very importantly as a facet of the Canadian journey. I went with a close friend, and we spent hours discussing where both humanity as a whole, and specifically Canada, have been going in terms of human rights. The relaxation garden was wonderful for a moment of silence and calm, and the view of Winnipeg from the tower was breathtaking. Keep in mind, while technically of easy access, there are plenty of long walks up ramps. I'd like to see more temporary exhibits in the future.

Adam Checketts

Beautiful building. Lots of money spent there. Tax payer money? Well done displays and info but it is “human rights lite” imho. Not too much more than what I’ve read by following news and current events. And the entrance fee would in my opinion make it undesirable for many who could benefit from seeing this information. But some rich people were going to have a very swanky catered dinner that night. Go on a Wed at 5pm. Entrance is 5$.

John Johnson

Amazing sooooo worth every step and second!

Bryce Bastiaanssen

Wonderful architecture, very informative but it conforms to catholic schools and their prejudice on LGBT & other important information on human rights.

Jazmine Khan

Great museum, lots to learn and see. Surprising to see a majority of attendees being cis-white elders, was happy to see them learn. The museum lacked information on LGBTQ+ history in my opinion. But I am glad that there is a well of information on the First Nations peoples as well as the Chinese railroad immigration and bans. Be ready to walk a lot if you come here, it's a maze of upwards ramps. This is a necessary museum to have in our country, I wish there was one alike it in every major city. It's a shame it's so far from the more densely populated and multicultural parts of the country.

FoxInSox 2

The perfect place to go when you're in too happy of a mood. Bleak, ugly and 90% empty. Three of the interactive displays were out of service when we went, but that's OK because the guide was rushing us through so quickly we didn't have time to use them. The art was designed by committee. You know what they say about a mouse designed by committee, right?

Ken and Alicia Lund

Visually striking building.

Kuldeep Singh

Awaome..... everybody must visit it.... evening tickets are very reasonable $5???? . Beautifull architecture of this building and view of city from top

othello tuason

Beautiful architecture, with open feeling. Exhibits let you flow through, with small intimate alcoves for educational videos. Thought provoking.

Tracey B

Since I like to read and I take time to watch all the videos, I didn't get it done in 3 hours so I'll have to go back. It is incredible how far we have come and the horrors as human beings that we have committed over the years leading up to now. The journey is ongoing and it is both incredible and sad to see how it all has shaped the Human Rights platform.

Mark G

A very up to date, modern museum. Wednesday have discount entry after 5pm. Many interactive exhibits that are all working. Plan for 2 to 3hrs. Good for ages 10+.

FT K (Șegun McShegz)

Fantastic place. The Apartheid/South Africa/Mandela exhibition is remarkable and moving. The first nation exhibits are thought-provoking as is the World War stuff. The history of Canadian Human rights is painful to see but incredibly eye-opening. I could go on...... I absolutely love the architecture of this place. The view from the 8th floor is not to be missed. Luv it, luvit, lovit ❤️❤️❤️

Ryan Ilagan

Critical place of knowledge and learning

Pieter Versfeld

The museum was really well designed and layed out. The content and the history of human rights was extensive. Ensure to plan enough time to attend all the exhibits!

Gaby Bettencourt

The architectural style of the building is worth the visit. Panorama view of the city from the top is great. Be sure to engage the museum staff with questions as you tour as they can provide excellent background information on the exhibits and also the construction of the building.

Fahad Sami

One of the most beautiful museums that I've ever been to - it's very obvious that a lot of careful thought and planning went into the design aspects of the building. The layout of the exhibits is thought-provoking, and despite the emotionally heavy content, also hopeful. I was fortunate enough to visit the (temporary) Nelson Mandela exhibit, which was very moving, and at times upsetting, but ended on a hopeful note. Overall, the entire experience was wonderful! In terms of accessibility, there are ramps that lead to the first seven levels of the building, as well as two elevators that service all floors. There are accessible buttons at all doors, and there is also an accessible pick up/drop off area.

Donna McTaggart

Love this museum. Stunning building. Friendly and helpful staff. One afternoon gave me time to visit just 4 of 7 floors and read very little of the documentation available in each gallery. The tragedy of suffering which is the basis of so many stories is overwhelming. The accomplishments of fierce determination and endurance are beyond inspiring. The temporary exhibit focusing on the life of Mandela was incredible. Gallery was extended thru Oct.2019. Impressive. History is certain to repeat itself if we don't learn the lessons of those who have fought before us. The sadness in the stories told must be absorbed, and milestones must be celebrated, to ensure that our local and global communities continue to build on the lessons of the past.

Sarah Haberl

Pros: - The architecture is beautiful and spacious and the layout (essentially walking up in a spiral through the relatively chronological exhibitions) helps encourage reflection on what you’re seeing as it develops. - Many topics/histories addressed which provide excellent introduction to human rights violations, event, and legislation. - Almost everywhere is wheelchair accessible. Cons: - The Indigenous sections, while beautifully designed don’t have signs/descriptions in the relevant Indigenous language, only in French and English. This is not inclusive (especially inappropriate in Winnipeg) and is problematic because it puts the museum in a didactic position over the cultures/people/history it is presenting. Even some grocery stores in Winnipeg have “Welcome” signs in multiple Indigenous languages, it should be hard for a museum with resources to do. - Unless I missed it, there’s no mention of Palestine. This is unacceptable in a museum about Human Rights. - It’s quite highly priced at $21, which could be a barrier to low income folks and counter-productive to teaching about the issues in the exhibition.

Dennis Salinger

A must see for all members of the human race! The powerful stories told here are haunting but leave you with hope of the future. A truly powerful museum unlike any others in Canada.

Lee Luker

The 90 min guided tour was very informative and worthwhile. You should schedual another couple of hours for after to explore all the exhibits.

Hobbes Beoulve

It almost feels weird to rate this place, I'd say everyone should take the time to go here- Both to pay respects, and to learn. While of course the main draw is the subject material, one should also take some time and appreciate the stunning architecture. A quick thank you to all the staff, and everyone putting in the effort to make this place a reality.

Victoria Weir

For the best experience, be prepared for a lot of walking. The museum has beautiful ramps that cross the atrium and stairs that scale the glass tower - you definitely get the best view if you skip the elevators.

Alan Bo

It's worth going for the architecture and overall message. Many of the exhibits mainly consist of writing on the walls. Everything takes a Canadian perspective which I found interesting.

Paul Cheema

This place is amazing. One of the best things winnipeg has to offer. The exhibits are detailed and the include lots of details and history. The building itself is also amazing. The layout is easy to follow even though there’s quite a bit of walking to do. Give yourself few hours when you visit. You won’t be disappointed.

Neil & Marleen Jonker

Be ready to learn and grow. You will get depressed but then find hope. The artifacts, technology and architecture is mind blowing. Not for young children.

Sheila Holbrook

Rightfully so, this place is HUGE with quite a story to tell. The guides there are very courteous and willing to answer any questions that you have -- you can tell that they genuinely want you to enjoy your visit. -If you are concerned about bringing small children: they do try to present information in a way that is captivating for young crowds. Many pieces are hung up to be eye-catching for all ages, but they also make good use of lights and sound to present other information as well. TL;DR: Honestly I thought it would be boring because it was a museum, but I had a great time and kind of wanted to stay longer to observe more.

Éric Barrette

Very interesting museum. The permanent expo is very interactive. Amazing architecture. Nice view from the top floor. Took us about 3h30 to visit de museum. I would recommend to anyone who visits Winnipeg.

Brendan Olynik

Well designed, and a very important museum to have.

Heather Young

Truly an amazing experience. The exhibits were excellent, and the architecture is absolutely stunning. A must-see in Winnipeg.

The fun loving Canadian

Museum is massive with very little content. Human rights do not physically exist therefore cannot be physically displayed. All exhibits simply discuss human rights or portray someone's struggle to achieve them. I was very disappointed after touring the museum. When I finally reached the top I felt like jumping. I'm not sure if it was because of all the depressing content I had just absorbed or because half a billion of our tax dollars were wasted on this. I suspect the vast majority of reviews are fake.

Adrian Sin

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights expertly displays many examples of the fight for human rights. The information is clear and well laid out, in a way thats good for all ages. It brings light to many important issues and it educates the public. I learned many new things about various human rights fights including Nelson Mandela's journey. I recommend greatly recommend a visit.

María Morales

We had a very emotional day at this museum. The architecture is beautiful. The exhibitions are overwhelming but with a lot to learn from. This is one of the best museums I will ever be at. So much to acknowledge about the worst human atrocities in history,

Sharonna Greenberg

This museum is fantastic. I am not really a museum-person and probably wouldn't have come here, but for the fact that we had a gala event here and could tour the museum for free one hour before our event. Boy, was that misguided! The museum displays are exceptionally done, with videos, text and artifacts. The museum covers all types of human rights issues, from our Indigenous population to gay rights to the role of Canadian Japanese people during WWII. It was incredibly moving. (I rarely give 5 star rankings for any review I post on Google Maps, and I am not a museum person. But this museum truly deserves 5 stars.)

Oai Truong

A must visit and unforgettable experience. Everyone needs to come at least once to this truly one of a kind museum.

Valentus - Hub of Health

Amazing - impossible to see everything your first time. Will be back

Felipe Briglia

We went to the museum on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't very busy, yet the front desk people although polite were not very into explaining how we could improve our experience. We didn't know if we should get audio guides or not, if they were paid for or etc.... We started the journey through the museum which per se is very interesting with a lot of the good and bad steps towards human rights. there is A LOT of content and you can spend countless hours going through it. Some of the interactive features were not working properly when we walked through, but museum personnel were working on it. There was also a wedding taking place while the museum was still open to public, and photos were being taking. It didn't affect the experience a lot, but I would say the museum could organize it in a way both the public and the private events have a better experience. In the end, I would for sure recommend a visit to the museum if you're in Winnipeg, and do it so you can enjoy it over lot's of hours. Not the type of museum you can squeeze in a day with lots of activities.

yukiechuXocto

The museum was beautiful, but not the people. One of the security guards grabbed parts of me that shouldn’t have been touched. I knew he done it on purpose because he winked at me after wards. Then the bag check refused to give me back my bag even when we had the card. I luckily got it back. Other wise the parts without anyone bugging me were nice.

From Summit to Sea

This is a very large building with so much to learn! A great way to learn more about other people perspectives.

Vicki Waldner

Amazing building, I love the view from the top. The exhibits are fascinating but unless you're prepared to do a lot of reading you might be a little disappointed; it doesn't have a whole lot of actual artifacts.

Ajay M

One of the most interesting museums in Winnipeg and an architectural gem. Right now the Mandela exhibit is open and well worth a visit; to see and digest this properly takes a good couple of hours; then there is the rest of the building to explore too! All in all the building alone is worth the price of admission; the exhibits are merely the icing on the cake.

Kevin Jackson

The architecture was astonishing, not what I expected when I decided to spend my evening here. The content was thought provoking, and I expect it will improve over time as they figure out what works, but I walked the entire building, all the way to the top and back, and logged a number of kilometers of great exercise while appreciating the thought put into its design and construction. Definitely a building with hidden layers to it, not only meant to house a museum.

Daniel Ngo

Amazing! Loved the experience. Such beautiful architecture and very educational. If you start from the bottom up you go through your own journey of enlightenment.

Jonathan Bainbridge

Heartbreaking, sobering, haunting, quiet, serene, peaceful, inspiring, dramatic and unique. There is too much to explorer and experience for a day trip, let alone an afternoon. I will return.

Lee Draper

I was interested in going due to the fact the subject is important but the rates that they are charging is for me excessive entrance fees are over $25 per person I just find that excessive. The building itself is impressive

Carlan Miller

Huge museum with some interesting exhibits, if you want to kill half a day this is the place to be, offers an awesome view of the city from the top of their tower

Marcel

A very interesting, informative, and moving experience. There are so many struggles documented in this place that it is almost overwhelming. The exhibits are very well done. My visit exceeded my expectations.

Bruce Hildebrand

Lots of space and exhibits. Bring good shoes (lots of walking) and be prepared to read a lot of text. Some techy pizzas but mostly thoughtful displays worth your time to spend time with. Free on the first Wednesday of the month from 5-9 pm.

Yvonne Fisher

This was my first time at the museum, and it was incredible! Everything was put together so well, and I'd never seen anything like it. I can't wait to visit again to see what I didn't have time to see my first visit, and would recommend to everyone to visit.

Colum Grove-White

Well worth a visit if you come to Winnipeg. The architecture is stunning and the exhibits are incredibly moving

Michael Dryden

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was somewhat disappointed. The Mandela exhibit was quite good, and the large room on the main level of the permanent exhibits was also good, with some interesting topics I didn't know much about, but from there I felt things went a bit downhill (or perhaps I should say uphill). First we weren't even sure where to go from that room, then, once we found the ramp amyd started walking up, it was a very long stretch with nothing in between...so long that we legitimately began to wonder if we were heading into a private area. It's good, but at a cost of around $50 for two people including parking, I'm not likely to go again.

Khalifa

Two hours are not enough. You have been warned!

Rumana Afroz Sultana

Great experience. Best part was the view from top. I really enjoyed.

Sean Checkley

Wow!!!! That's all I can say. What an amazing display of History. Had a short 30-minute private tour but enough to make me want to go back again and again. I cannot imagine how much money has been spent to put this awesome display on for the public and anyone to see. I was so impressed with how they made it so accessible for everyone including people with disabilities. Way to go Winnipeg, way to go Manitoba, way to go Canada!!!

Arlene Sumner

It was actually great over there lots of activities to learn there and it was my first time going there so it was a good experience

Svea Poulsen (Sveava)

Absolutely incredible museum and a must see spot! The architecture alone is amazing but the content is a much needed conversation starter. Learning about our past will help for a better future. We had the most lovely tour guide who pointed out things we might not have known if we explored by ourselves. You could spend an entire day there but if you cant I would recommend getting the tour.

David Senft

This place is huge. Give yourself 3-4 hours minimum.

Rob Stewart

Much more enjoyable and interesting than I expected. And for most people, I think the idea of touring a museum about human rights is as bland as mine was and I actually need to go back to see more of the exhibits and look forward to it. Two things I am not sure I would have said before taking the first step in.

V13Savage

I love going to this place always fun and exciting to see such amazing life it's made for its self!

Kelsee Douglas

This Museum was absolutely amazing. As someone who grew up in canada is was extremely interesting and informative. I would suggest that every candida. Citizen visit this beautiful building and watch as many videos as possible. It gives incredibly interesting insights into different cultures and decades. Give yourself at least 4 hours so you can see every station and hidden metaphors but also so you can take the complete journey meant to be taken through all the ramps.

soulio

Visiting the building was in itself a good experience. Great architecture and impressive set of ramps. All the staff members were welcoming. Great team, I can see.

Anita Agbo

The Nelson Mandela exhibit is a great addition to the museum

Chelsea Plummer

Worth going to. The exterior and interior design of the building itself is beautiful. If you'd like to read everything in detail, plan for an all day endeavor. I'd also suggest splitting the visit up into two days, leave half for each day. They have a small souvenir shop and also a large restaurant. The museum is located right next to the Forks so there are plenty of other places to grab food and shop as well.

ME

Incredibly informative. At the time of visit, they had the Nelson Mandela exhibit going on with the regular exhibit. When exploring the regular exhibit, be prepared for a loooong walk on an upward incline. They have plenty of rest stops throughout the museum when you need to take breaks. My visit lasted about 3 hours, and I didn't see all of it. Just most of it. :^)

Francesca Arkley

The museum is set up well so that it is accessible for people with a variety of abilities and interests in human rights. There is a vibrant visual component, interactive exhibits, traditional museum exhibits and all of this was set in a two kilometers uphill wander culminating in beautiful views of the city. Wednesday nights are $5.00 after 5 pm

Shirin Tahir Khawaja

What an evening. Great fun, loads n loads of learning. If you love mueusms, this can make you go crazy...to give this a fair shot, keep atleast 4 hours + in your pocket. There are 7 floors n every part is worth the time spent. We visited yesterday, lucky we as it was free...every first wednesday of the month is free entey. All other Wednesday after 5pm is $5. Parking was packed. Surprised to see such good turnout.

J Dalzotto

While the museum is fascinating and an architectural achievement, I found myself slightly underwhelmed by the content of the exhibits. The tour guide I had was friendly and gave us plenty of information on the architecture. Not the best for people with extensive knowledge of history and human rights as i there was very little new information for myself. The architecture on the other hand is full of interesting symbolism. I am giving an extra star for the temprary Mandela exhibit which I found to be extremely interesting and perhaps set my expectations a bit too high for the rest of the museum. Side note: Price was reasonable with discounts for children, students and elderly.

Libby Hsiao

Fantastic architecture and some of the best arranged exhibit spaces I've seen in a museum. Despite housing 6 floors of displays and an observation deck atop the beacon of hope, the entire museum can be enjoyed in just a few hours. The architectural design language has been given a good amount of thought moving from some heavy subject matter up through the upward levels on white alabaster lined walkways, lit by LEDs symbolizing a journey toward hope. A unique museum of its kind and well worth a visit.

J Manning

Truly a world-class museum. It’s a lot to take in, but the meandering glowing walkways and various rest areas offer time to digest and reflect on it all. In the end, you feel hopeful and depressed at the same time, and committed to making things better.

Rondy

lots of history that you didn't know about. they went through every inch of human dignity and rights. the only thing is getting around can be a little tricky. the architecture is amazing.

Anouk J

An interesting example of a cultural educational institution that does not rely on many tangible objects. The building is beautiful, but the displays offer snippets of lots and lots of human rights issues that don't seem to do justice to the extent of each example.

Vanessa Morales

The museum blew me away. The architecture was amazing and the displays were thought provoking and moving. The view from the tower of peace was incredible. Could spend hours there. The gift shop is worth visiting

Mitzi Beliveau

Lots of knowledge of history, great art and awesome building. I could be there the whole day and need to go back a second day. There is so much to see.

Sebastian Kluth

Not only the architecture of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is impressive, the exhibitions are inspiring as well. Especially the stories about Nelson Mandela, the Rohingya and Canada's own struggles with residential schools are very moving. This museum reminds us to take a stand for Human Rights.

Josi Johns

Attended an event, the Essential Conference, here today. Beautiful set up on a nasty cold day! Great service.

Janine Reid

Breathtaking architecture and physical use of space allows room to process the past and present struggles for human rights, framed from a Canadian perspective. Multimedia and interactive displays are carefully curated and add significant depth. Not your typical museum experience.

Jordan Barnsley

Very, very interesting. Absolutely beautiful building too. I really enjoyed reading the exhibits, and found the current exhibit on Nelson Mandela incredibly interesting.

Kevin Gagel

An amazing place. Depressing to see how badly we treat each other and inspiring to see others fight to stop the abuse. I thought I'd give myself two hours to view the place. I ran out of time. So much to see and it is a very large building.

khanhtrang letran

It was wonderful to visit this place. I have learned a lot aspect from here. A lot of historical story, how people fight to get their right and our right today. Ticket price is CAD 21 + CAD5 for the guide. Tour guide speaks very well and full of knowledge. All other staff are so friendly and helpful. This place needs more than few days to totally learn, understand and "absorb" all the contents.

john piera

Ample parking just across the street for $2/hour, but if you stay for 4 hours which is the time you will need to see the museum properly, add the $8 parking cost to the $18/adult to calculate your overall cost. The building is beautiful, but is experiencing major construction problems. Despite being only 4 years old and sitting on 50 piles, the building is shifting causing cracks in the concrete everywhere (look at the ramps as you walk up from floor to floor), window panes falling out, etc.. The displays are mostly pictures and written explanations, but very few artifacts. The second floor with the chronological development of thought related to human rights, and the third floor with 50 displays of examples of human rights violations are the most interesting. Nice view of downtown Winnipeg from the top floor.

Richard E

Loved this Museum! Gives a lot of information about people from all over the world. Native Canadians, Holocost, and has one main focus every few months that it may not always have. Beautiful museum, and more important, the people in the museum have a feeling of responsibility to help you understand others views, and are happy you stopped by to see their museum and take great pride in it.

Canadia_killer

It was fun, has a good View

Robert Lees-Miller

The museum is fantastic, but there is only one panel dedicated to how ordinary people participate in genocide. It's easy to leave learning a lot but never questioning whether you would resist or be complicit in genocide.

J K

It's a place everyone should visit. It makes you examine your own attitudes and actions toward human rights. Words cannot describe the emotions elicited by the exhibits in this museum.

Ray M

This is a really good museum. Trust me, I've been to dozens of museums... dozens! But seriously, good storytelling, interactive games, and excellent architecture, however, layout is kind of confusing. It took us 2 hours to move through the 7 floors. Don't forget to visit the top of the Tower of Hope for some really good views of the Forks and surrounding area.

Sergio Elmir

One of the most breathtaking museums I've ever visited. The architecture and layout is spectacular. The content and engagement with the public is powerfully sobering and inspiring.

Karen Felske

Incredible place to visit. Lots of history. Very good to see and learn from it. It shows you what really happened in the past. The sacrifices people made. Its unbelievable and hard to put into words. I highly recommend this place. It's very beautiful. Make sure you take Kleenex with you

Eduardo M. Portella

Great museum, beautiful architecture

siddhesh talpade

Had an amazing experience. Being fond of museums, this one really made an impression. Amazing architecture, good exhibitions.

Sean O'Healaigh

Very interesting place. Thought provoking. I would recommend the guided tour. Stunning building. Note, they don't allow you to carry backpacks or bags so you must check them in (no charge) to the cloakroom. They don't feel you that it's mandatory until you go to enter the exhibition area.

David Hearn

So impressed. Great Mandela exhibit. A good balance of world issues and Canadian issues. Architecture was amazing!

Josh Clavir

Beautiful interior architecture. Really enjoyed the way you slowly ascend to the tower (don't think they should have named the tower after one man - that felt tacky and inappropriate.) The garden of contemplation was haunting. I have some issues with the concept of the museum, (and how it came about), that I can't give it an excellent review. I also have trouble understanding how you can bring awareness to these historical injustices while at the same time failing to significantly talk much about some of the ways we can attempt to restore justice - like the redistribution of wealth, reparations etc.

Amye Parker

Absolutely stellar collection of exhibits and discussions on human rights. Very moving and thought provoking content. The building is totally stunning. A MUST VISIT in Winnipeg! Good for humans of all ages and very accessible.

Chris G. Williams

Very moving exhibits. Gorgeous architecture.

Quintin Poloway

I wish I would have had all day but c'est la vie we read what we could and learnt a lot . The staff are super informative and it's honestly one of the most gorgeous places I have been.

Mark Goertzen

Amazing stories of the struggle for human rights. Staff are very informative on the tour and helpful when exploring on our own - there is always someone to answer questions at each exhibit.

Denis Tremblay

Very interesting tour. We're definitely going to come back for more. We only touched a top of the iceberg.

E Cheeney

Absolutely wonderful Mandela exhibit everyone should see this gallery. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is fantastic, we will definitely want to tour again.

Mel George

Outstanding museum. A must stop when in Winnipeg

Adam Roy

I mean, it's a lot of walking. A lot of interactive displays shut down during pandemic-- but low visitor count today and good social distancing. Decent staff from what I could tell. Like, a lot of walking, bro.

Alexandra van Asperen

A really enlightening and educating trip. I highly recommend this place for inquiring minds and historians. In terms of accessibility it is amazing. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible, and has French and English presentations and ASL interpreters on all of the videos. The tour guides are very engaging and willing to answer questions and provide education. While the museum covers a lot of topics that are quite serious they certainly tailored the education to the age group quite well.

Adam Lakusta

This museum is really a must-see for anyone while in Winnipeg. From the outside it is spectacular, and on the inside it is just as beautiful. The tour guides are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the exhibits are fascinating with both the information and the perspectives they take. After checking out the museum, you can go check out the Forks!

Vanessa Dow

Beautiful architecture and meaningful exhibits. We went on Canada Day with my kids and they were totally enthralled.

Calum Harper

Amazing building to house this museum - it's worth going just to see the building. Exhibits good with regular tours. Very informative exhibits split onto seperate floors. Very central to the city so easy to get to.

Kelly Nickel

Recently visited for their First Friday’s edition, and was very impressed with the entire evening. Admission was free, they had live music (one of my favourite local bands), and cocktails. The museum is breathtaking, as expected. And I enjoyed learning about the history. I find the CMHR to be an integral part of Winnipeg identity, and look forward to my next visit.

Randy Hull

A must see for tourists and Winnipegers. Allow yourself 2 visits over a few days. Trying to see it in one day over maybe 4 hours is tuff to do. It is very emotional and thought provoking. The Nelson Mandela exhibit on right now is very good.

Andrew Kaiser

Have been here twice now, and have done the guided tour each time (would for sure recommend that). The building has so many subtle additions to the design that hint at culture and history I would not have caught or understood otherwise. Something I would say locals and tourists both enjoy. Very happy to see that there is a place which recognises the atrocities of the past, and shows us what we can hope for in the future.

Rich Affleck

Wonderful experience! This was my first time walking through the CMHR and it won't be my last. There were so many exhibits I missed and did not get my immediate attention, and I plan to go again.

Alexander Trauzzi

Worth it for the building alone. Great exhibits and such a detailed trip through human history.

Meagan West

Musuem impact is very powerful and everytime you visit there is something that you missed before. The view from the Peace Tower is always a treat.

Brad Parker

I can't say enough good things about this amazing place. If you are just interested in the architecture, go any time. If you're going to the exhibits, be prepared for an emotional day. It's a must go, again and again!

Waiyee Lai

Was there attending an event (AWS tech ) at the main floor lecture room. Very good facilities, for a pretty big group. The event provides appetizers all very tasty, not sure if the cooking crews being bought in by event host or from the museum.

Bella-anne Houle

Easy to find ways around and beautiful

Thelonious Cohen

Incredible! I think I actually verbalized, 'This place is amazing,' each time I reached one of the building's 7 floors. The building itself is a work of art, the exhibitions are immersive, vast, and powerful. To cover such dark history in the manner they've managed is so unbelievable, I couldn't help but be taken aback. My only critique, especially given it's location on Earth, is that it could stand to have way more depth in the historic mistreatment of Canada's First Nations. Other than that, we spent three hours here and found it riveting and poignant!

Eric Couineau

A wonderful space in which you can understand human rights and the impact of losing them.

Brayden Drevlow

Didn't have high expectations, but loved it. Very comprehensive...too much for one day. Beautiful observatory. The exhibit on genocides was very thorough, and I learned many new things. High tech and modern building.

Taly

Really cool to walk through but you will either need to go right when it opens and spend the whole day there or make two trips as it is so big.

Chris Meunier

Overall this is an amazing institution. The architecture is stunning. And the vast amount of topics covered is astounding. I did not know what to expect - but it turns out humans rights is relatated to numerous topics.

Chiragkumar PATEL

Welcome to the Canadian museum for human rights. One of the important or must see place to visit during your Winnipeg trip.

Erin Lefebvre (Lady_MaNiacal)

Was in town for work and decided to be a tourist for the day. Museum was beautiful and informative. The Israel tower provided a fantastic view of the city and its a close walk to the forks, which was also very scenic!

Annabelle Parrish

Expect to spend several hours at this amazing museum. They painted Mandela's cell on the ground so that you could stand in the tiny space that he lived in for years

Dani M.

Constantly update what they are showcasing, architecture is simply breathtaking as you climb higher. Good price, well worth the visit and you would have definitely learned something by the time you leave. If you take a couple people with you, it’s a good time in the winter if you’re more interested in having fun staying warm indoors rather than doing the forks outdoorsy stuff (which is fun too). Just depends on your preference. It is definitely worth going into at least once for sure.

Geoffrey Bishop

A well designed and informative museum on the history of human rights from a Canadian perspective. It outlines the major figures who have contributed to human rights advances as well as some of the major violations within Canada and around the world. For a thorough experience give yourself at least three hours but you could certainly take even longer. I particularly appreciated the personal testimonies and the original artifacts that were on display. Don't forget to go all the way to the top of the tower for spectacular views of Winnipeg.

Susann Sinclair

This is a great place. Couldn't make it all the way through, as my daughter started crying, reading all the atrocities, especially the story about the Innu. Sure opens up your eyes. The gift shop is also awesome. Something for everyone and every price range. Nice they recognize status cards and allow free entry.

Jerome Basa

I like the design of the building, great learning experience. Make sure you have comfy shoes because its quite a walk going up.

Showkat Hossain

Great place for visit

Sophie Castonguay

We went for a tour of the museum en francais with a guide by the name of Joelle. While looking at the exhibits and the beauty of the museum by ourselves may have been enjoyable, touring with our guide made the experience sensational. She gave us shivers and completely dazzled us with the symbolism of each element of the museum. For example, the basalt rocks on the meditation floor are not just cool looking rocks, they are a stone that is common in every area of the world and so this room unites us all and allows us to reflect on all the emotions of everything we just experienced in the museum. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with Joelle. She is so very knowledgeable, passionate and professional that she made the experience unforgettable. Merci Joelle!!

romi abdel

Good place to visit in winnipeg. Located at the fork

Casey j

beautiful design and amazing exhibits definitely takes all day if you want to look at it all like i do however it is a touch pricey but most definitely worth it if you love history and human rights

Cam Davie, CD

I learn something new every time I visit, about how cruel people can be to each other, and how the people overcome the oppression. I'm a proud Canadian, and thankful that we live in this amazing multicultural and diverse country. But I'm not proud about the oppressive and genocidal choices that the Canadian and British governments made regarding our home on native lands.

Jessica

A visit here is one reason alone to go to Winnipeg. Will definitely return, you could spend days taking it all in. It must have been a massive undertaking not only to build but to compile and organize all information and build exhibits. It's amazing to see how the atrocities in human history have been repeated and even further perpetuated time after time. When will we learn? Preserving our history, even the terrible, painful parts is so important otherwise we are doomed to repeat it. This museum is so very important and should be a part of all school curriculum. Against all of the negative, there is glimmer of hope when you learn of the progress in human rights at the same time. A must visit if you are in Winnipeg.

Viral Machine

CMHR offers free entry on certain Wednesdays each month, which is how I happened to stumple upon going for the first time. Wasn't expecting much except for all the stairs and climbing. Once we entered the museum I was extreamly impressed by the architecture, the exhibits, and the way it captures you into the exhibit by being very interactive. Very thought provoking, and in some cases, very emotional. Once you've reached the top of the museum, for those who are brave enough, you can climb up a glass staircase, up a glass tower where you get a pretty spectacular view of the city. Very much looking forward to my next visit, a well worth it visit if you're not from Winnipeg

Andy Rez

Important place to learn about not best times in history ...

Pudgyboy Pudgyboy

Blown away. Stunning architecture with equally moving exhibits. Would encourage one not to rush to the top for the view, start at the bottom and take in all the museum has to offer.

Feli K

Best museum I’ve ever visited, also most emotional museum experience ever.

Joanie Danby

Such a great place. I could have spent an entire day here and wish I had more time. We did the guided tour for only $5 more each. Great deal. I hope to return if I'm ever in Winnipeg again.

Dylan Joachim

A truly amazing experience. The exhibits compliment the building's absolutely stunning architecture. There are so many things to check out here. A totally worth while place to be.

José Ricardo de Mello Brandão

Beautiful building, contemporaneous historical lessons inside.

Caitlin Renema

This museum is an extremely multisensual experience. There is so much to see and so much that gets captured in ways beyond pictures and signs. Give yourself lots of time to take in the sights, and don't expect to get through the whole thing in one visit

Tim Stewart

Real... everyone deserves human rights Great place to visit for sure... History...

Riley Sauer

Very cool museum, a must see for anyone visiting. The architecture was amazing on the inside and outside!

Alesia Riddell

Very educational and there are interactive elements. I loved the different exhibits and the fact that the museum tried to capture a number of human rights atrocities. The voting activity where we are presented with a case and asked to vote on questions that were real considerations of the people involved, was really the best part. It is a great thinking piece and opportunity for discussion. You can also go to the top, look out at a great view.

Stephanie

This is an amazing building filled with great information of Canadians who have helped shape our nation to what it is today. There are understood stories of Canadians and worldly humanitarians. To have fought and suffered oppression, apartheid, rasicm, and much more. This museum is definitely worth the visit.

Tashfin Awal

Beautiful architecture, a touching mission that truly affects everyone, there’s honestly something here for everyone to see and connect with. Beautiful sights, and lots of amazing things to see and learn. We spent close to 3.5 hours here, definitely a hotspot for tourists

Carlos Figari

Huge museum where you could spend half the day. Great views. Make sure to come on a clear day as the views are half the reason to visit.

Dave Fjeldsted

What an amazing piece of architecture. Great place to spend a rainy day.

Lin Zhan

Some fancy technology and many reading and video material, didn't find magma carte; most of the time was running along the ramp, probably designed for people using wheelchairs but apparently most people still use it and I would say half the internal space is used for the ramp, with expensive white marble stone that you can see light through it, good exercise though; I never been to the pyramid, but feels like in it. Not many people during a Saturday afternoon, $18 for adult admission; don't think it can hold many people, otherwise you don't have time to do all the reading.

Glenda Mierke

Such good information. A place that one could visit many many times and not get all the information.

B Brown

The board and management of this museum has repeatedly, over and over, failed to address violations of human rights within their own institution. They should be ejected, one and all. (Edit: I stand by my earlier assertion. The leadership of the museum should be ejected.)

Sandy P

The museum structurally is quite magnificent. I walked to the top and I felt like I got a great workout! The displays however were very lack luster. I felt like it was missing real artifacts to look at. It was primarily just reading. Don't get me wrong the information was extremely interesting it just felt like it was missing something to be a complete exhibit.

Mark Reynolds

Really interesting museum. Worth a visit for the architecture alone. One alternate idea is to start at the very top and work your way down to the exit, rather than starting at the bottom and working your way up.

Chelsea Norton

Really enjoyed having a look around the museum, lots of information to read. There was a lot of displays there with worldwide human rights but also a floor on Canadian human right which I found very fascinating. Highly recommend for a spare few hours in town. Right beside the forks for lunch as well, very good location!

lo LiLi 羅麗麗

This Museum is wonderful of wise .You must visit it as you come to Winnipeg.

Kevin Toews

Sad to know how unfair people have and can be to each other.. Sobering experience!

Levilynn Bello

The architecture is magnificent and we learned so much while we were there. I definitely have a more profound appreciation for all that we have right now.

Asad “Arcane”

Great architecture and design. The exhibits inside are not impressive or interesting. If you find yourself in the city, do go all the way up to the top for great view and also to experience the meditation space and superb architectural design inside.

Just a Doge

"Great place to go great staff clean facility very interesting museum."

Ram Selvarajah

Learn from the past and act for the future.

Daniel Gautron

A fantastic experience! I have been here 3 times and I'm already planning my next visit. If you are Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal you get in free.

John McCollum

A great museum experience. Gives a great overview of the debates on human rights, an opportunity to think about the future, and what still needs to be done. The interactive exhibits are excellent. Also, the focus is on Canada, but USians and anyone of any nationality will find it intriguing. The building itself is also worthy of mention- the bridges connecting exhibits are very cool and give a great sense of moving through history. A must do

Daniel Ngo

Amazing! Loved the experience. Such beautiful architecture and very educational. If you start from the bottom up you go through your own journey of enlightenment.

Launch 0_0

One of the greatest museum experiences in my life. The entry price is a bit steep, but I feel I got my worth and beyond out of it. The exhibits made me feel both despair and hope for humanity, and the feeling that progress is while slow at times, thankfully inevitable.

Txia Manalo

The structure from outside is very interesting and more extravagant when you get to see what's inside. 1-2hr time to go through all what they showcase. Post-it-wall shows how people care about the society.

Roisin Brannigan

My favourite museum. Really enjoy how interactive your experience can be. Important content to be shared and discussed

Shannon Richard

Went here for a jazz festival event, the event was great with live music in such a beautifully artistic environment was wonderful. The museum content was very interactive, and educational, yet very sad and disturbing, that humanity is capable of such sad acts. I learn something new each time I go, I will be going again.

Alex R.

A place to ponder and reflect upon our role in this world!

Andre Champoux

Wow. That pretty well describes this place. Growing up in Ottowa I've been to a ton of museums and this one blew me away. At first I was very ashamed of being a Canadian because we have a lot of history that were not taught that we should definitely be ashamed of but after some reflection and a little bit from this museum at least I see a lot of Hope for the future. If you want to stay oblivious to Canada just passed do not visit this Museum if you want to be enlightened and join the rest of the world and knowledge you definitely need to go to this place for real or virtually. I am told that you can visit this Museum through the internet for free so I definitely definitely recommend you

Tim Robinson

First time there. Great museum with a lot of unbiased information and insightful displays. The lack of the touch displays did not detract from the experience. The whole experience really shows how far we have come and how far we have left to go.

Darren Ranawaka (Darrenr71)

An architectural marvel with wonderful nuances to the human rights discussion. One of the best in the world.

Angela Dares

Extremely well put together and beautiful displays.

Anusha Mattur Prasanna

More than anything I like the infrastructure of this building. It is very different and the view from the top of the building is so good also if you want to see this building completely from outside, best place Is Winnipeg Union Railway station.

Nicole Meyer

Freindly and helpful staff always smiling

Scott D

Some of the installation in the exhibit need to be rethought and changed for interaction with viewers. Overall it is an interesting museum that I'm sure will have many different changes over the years. Would like to see some better resources and tours for schools.

Alynne A

This museum is one of the most important monuments of our country...if we dont reflect on the atrocities of our own history or the history of other countries..we will never truly grow or change. The volunteer that greeted us was amazing and told us the story of the architecture..how thought and planning went into every part of this museum. There is deep sadness..tragedy ..and violence and yet ends with such and underlying tone of hope...right down to when you get to the top and the sun was shining..a must see. Make sure you give yourself at least 2.5 hours to savour every display..to enjoy the architecture and talk to the staff and volunteers. They were all so willing to help.

Nnebunne Akaluka

Great architecture and I learnt alot

Scott D

I worked on this building for years, there are some places I wish they did not cut corners on during the construction but overall it’s a cool place to visit once whether you’re a local or a tourist. Don’t be tasteless and take selfies in front of exhibits depicting human struggles and war crimes, save your selfies for the Top floor and stay classy.

Jose Cruz

Amazing museum with so much information for you to learn. An incredible pice of architectural ingenuity! If you want to be able to see and read everything you want make sure you set a day to do so. Highly recommend!

Kayla Marie

It's quite the spectacle of a building, it's monstrous design might be for the long walkway to every floor (designed to be like a labyrinth). Spent most of the time walking on the ramp with nothing to look at on the walls that might remind me I'm in a museum. Finally ascending to the exhibits I was met with intimidating walls of text with no flow to their neighbouring exhibits. A few displays were very well done and informative while others looked as though they were a high school history project that was completed the night before it was due. All in all I could have accomplished the outing much better with a history book/phone at a local starbucks. The museum had great potential and with a good deal of work could still meet the expectations that such a monstrous building instills.

Alex Moxley

Enlightening experience, I highly recommend people visit. I was lucky to visit during a work trip/day off and the location was open due to all tye covid closures. I hope to visit again when next time i am in town and less smoke in the city.

Hammad Harmer

Went here with friends. Being from Australia some of this history was a little lost on me. The building is very different and so are the displays. Certainly was of keen interest to our Canadian Friends. Would recommend a visit. Our conference had their awards banquet here. Appetizers and all the food were very good! We were able to go through the Nelson Mandela exhibit which was quite sobering. Well worth the time to come here

Mac Borges

This place is literally the best museum on this planet. Everything makes me feel so inspired to do better and to stand up for others rights and freedoms. This places helps people broaden their minds and open up new perspectives.

Anik

Extremely educational and powerful museum. I would recommend a MINIMUM of 3 hours at the museum to truly appreciate it. My regret is we had 2-2.5 hours and we rushed through a large part of it. I learned a fair amount and it really puts into perspective how fortunate we are to live where we do, when we do.

C dB

Spectacular architecture. The whole place is visually stunning. It's hard to interpret why we are seeing what we are seeing. Do the alabaster ramps have significance?A room made of Mongolian basalt with no other contents or explantation? So many seemingly unrelated bits and pieces without the key to a coherent story. But such beautiful pieces.

Sandy Lee

This is a great museum sharing so much history in a beautiful way. I really liked the Nelson Mandela exhibit and not to mention, the building is stunning. Someone was setting up for a wedding when I visited too.

Arielle Dartigues

Well-deserved 5 stars. The building itself is absolutely grandiose and breathtaking, and the collections inside are very captivating. Plus, it's great to really have a focus on what has been accomplished in terms of human rights but also everything there still is to do. I'm not remembering prices though, I went a long time ago but was there for a meeting recently and I remembered just how gorgeous it is. Not sure how accessible it is since I don't know the entrance fee, and it might be a bit of a barrier to entry to people.

Mark Tully

Beautiful architecture. Seeing The building alone is worth the price of admission. The displays and exhibits are mostly electronic. I was expecting to see more artifacts and historical pieces. The museum’s strategy is that they collect “stories” so these stories are shared via interactive video etc. If you have never been it’s a must see while in Winnipeg.

Alice Fontaine

One of the most interesting, well organized, thought out, and visual pleasing, informative, curated, current info. It compels you to want to revisit as it is impossible to view and read everything presented. Must be revisited to capture and absorb every aspect properly. I will only post a few photos as not to give away the time that awaits you.

Kehinde Akande

The Museum is an architectural master piece. The internal and external views are breathtaking! You have touching stories of human rights concerns across the world well documented in videos and pictures.

Eric Robert

Great place to visit. You can get lost in thought and space while visiting. I would recommend scheduling half to a full day to wander and take in everything. Lots of fun and interesting interactive displays.

Cesar Cadag

Nice to revisit and check for new postings. Very educational place to see things before and now. And some stories are still going on some places.

Darryl Wright

Beautiful building. Fantastic use of technology. Sad and depressing content. Five floors of how horrible humans can be to each other. Heavy on the indigenous population. Very light on Gay and Lesbian.

Marlana

Fantastic architecture. The exhibits are sobering and extremely well thought out. Been twice now, one un-guided tour and another with a guide. I enjoyed the guided tour more than I thought as they mentioned much more about the building and the exhibits than I thought there would be.

E Thompson

A wonderful place to learn and reflect.

Jorge Sanchez-Perez (Jorgesp)

Beautiful exhibition. Greatly curated and properly staffed. The workers are friendly and well versed in the topics. A place worth visiting.

Robert Thorne

This is one of the two or three most spectacular museum buildings in North America, surpassing any museum on the US east coast. Many museums designed by starchitects have interesting facades (e.g., the Guggenheim), but most often they fall down in their interior spaces. The interior spaces in this museum are absolutely stunning, well suited to the museum's theme and to its goal of inspiring contemplation and action rather than serving as a comprehensive archive of human cruelty.

Linda Schroeder

Beautiful building with so much to explore and learn. Great resteraunt and gift shop too. So much to take in. Best value is the membersip option that allows multiple visits over the year. Includes free 4 hour parking during your visit.

Erica Shumansky

Great exhibits that really make you stop and think. The museum is well put together. I highly recommend doing the building tour. It was phenomenal to hear how much detail was put into everything in the building.

Helen Wang

The real human/women's rights activist are seen on video talking about their stands

Alla Andreeva

Not do interesting as I thought. Very beautiful buildng, nothing more.

Terrence Stagniton

It was good, alot of walking to get to the floors (elevator available for those not wanting to or unable to walk) There was alot of reading for every display so it wasn't fun for my 5 year old, he was really bored because he couldnt read or didn't understand what everything was about. I wouldn't recommend bringing young kids.

Sébastien Levesque

I'm not a history buff, nor am I that interested in it, but they have some nice exhibits, most read out information to you. Its very modern, I actually liked the tour. I even listened to most of the exhibits, they made it interesting !!! Well done !!!

Karielle Willner

This museum is a jewel and worth just coming to Winnipeg for. Rivals many of the museums I've seen in Europe.

Kurt K

Amazing experience!! A must do in Winnipeg.

Geoff Miki

Despite the ongoing controversy, the museum is worth the visit not only for the content, but for the amazing architecture of the building itself.

Brenda Fraser

An amazing place...both the exhibits and the building. So well done. Staff and volunteers were knowledgeable, helpful, interested in what I saw and how it made me feel. Shows how much has been done for Human Rights, and also how much humanity still has to work on. Well worth seeing and experiencing. Thank you!!!

Tricia C

Beautiful building with exhibits well placed throughout the 7 floors. Lots of natural lighting and rest space to enjoy during the stay. Mandela feature was well done. If you enjoy reading and interacting with all the content, be sure to plan for a 3-4 hour visit. The tower provides a great view of the city.

chris arthur

Was very depressing. Would never go back there. Great that human rights have come such a long way but it's all 90% depression with the 10% triumph for each story. Much of which is old news now and nothing we haven't heard of many times before. Nice building ...if you like walking up ramps non stop. You can over look winnipeg at the top floor...if you care about a few buildings and little else. To each their own I guess.

zEus b

I've travelled all over the world, Australia, all over Asia and Europe. But this museum has to be the most interactive, inclusive and modern on I've ever seen. It's a must see if your in Winnipeg.

Aaron O

This place would be well worth visiting even if only to see the building. Possibly the most impressive modern architecture in the country. The exhibits don't seem as vast as you would expect in such a massive building but much of the content is interative and digital so there is more to see and do than it appeara at first glance. I recommend giving yourself 3 hours especially if you plan to see any temporary exhibit like the excellent Mandela exhibit.

Remy

Overall, I wouldn't pay $21 again, I would only go on a Wednesday night and pay the $5. There is very little signage which was frustrating, they need those "ikea" arrows on the floor. The Mandela exhibit made up for disappointing main galleries, I guess I was just expecting to see more artifacts. I found the architecture more interested than some of the galleries.

Michael Vasiliauskas

Visit if you are in the city but give yourself at least a half a day to really take it all in. Glad I went.

Joe Baldes

Very beautiful place, layout was nice and the alabaster ramps were impressive, but I could not shake the feeling of money wasted on unnecessary extravagances through the museum. I also agreed that some of the content was lacking with plenty of wasted space throughout. That said, this is somewhat of a day trip with lots of walking, but lots of seating along the way. The stairway to nowhere was a good representation of what could be improved. Overall this was worth the money and time.

Geo Sera

Exciting excibition in an amazing new building. An absolute must see!

Gurpreet Singh D

A great quirky looking building that houses an incredibly moving collection of items that chronicle the global effort of creating, instilling and upholding human rights. It also showcases the tragedy and the state of situations where and when human rights are failed and forgotten. Three hours or more is definitely needed to take in all the displays on 7 floors (including the observation tower). I chose to start there to catch the city view in daylight and then work my way down to the street level. Make sure you get a complimentary iPod & headphones for added interpretation throughout the museum. Gift was pretty good too and open a half hour after the museum closes, so no rush. Enjoy.

Genevieve Leroux

Beautiful building, thought provoking content. We spent 4 hours there; took the galleries tour with Nick who was wonderful and very engaging, gave us very in depth explanation on a fraction of the exhibits (not a comparing at all!), we definitely left with a changed perspective on human rights. Too bad the tour of the building is not given more than once a week, the few tidbits we got made it sound like an immensely interesting building, more than meets the eye. Also too bad we're out of town and won't be able to explore further.

Ghalib Ahmad

Great place to visit. One of the best places I have ever been. Learnt more here thn in highschool lol.

Joseph

Great museum to visit, you can spend all day here!

Asad Bin Muhammad

Great place. One of the best museums I have visited. Really beautiful building. You need to spend a whole day here in order to go through every single thing properly and enjoy. The view from the top is amazing. A must visit!!

Gadjet Ramjet

I found the displays and content great. I found the building to be a problem... a great deal of walking! If you have mobility issues. Take your power chair or scooter if they allow it, I did not have mine and found it VERY difficult. Many.. and I mean MANY Long ramps. We ended up with long waits for the elevator.. so we went to the top and worked our way down.. it helped a bit. Still , walking down all the long ramps was very difficult. The displays and "pattern" or "flow" between displays was somewhat confusing and disjointed, I think as a result of the building spaces. We almost left after the second floor thinking we were done. If not for a attentive attendant by the exit, who wondered why were leaving so soon, there are seven floors, 8 if you include the wonderful view from the tower. PS.. stop and find fossils in the tindlestone walls.. they are everywhere! ... & if someone knows how they are going to change the light bulbs behind the marble walls of the ramps ??? let me know, I'm curious! I swear the architect had "Escher" envie! I appreciate the effort in the building, the "amount" of content could easily have been in a smaller space. The exhorbant cost for the building could have built hundreds of schools and educated for many years in less fortunate countries ... the money should have gone to alleviate human suffering instead of on a grand display of over exorbitant building, where it wasn't needed.

Heather Larson

Beautiful, sometimes somber, sometimes inspiring museum. Everyone should make a point to set aside 3 hours to quietly move through the exhibits.

Amy Funk

It's not the most exciting museum but the Mandela display was very well done, and they did a good job of engaging you in the history of apartheid. However, the architecture on the inside is very beautiful with many sitting areas, otherwise you can expect to spend a lot of time reading

Laurel Simonson

I was a little disappointed with the presentation of content. The building itself is beautiful and it's clear a lot of work and money has gone into it.. A lot of the galleries are primarily blocks of text on the wall which isn't always a bad thing - but can be tedious to get through, and if you're already familiar with the subject it doesn't offer much new information. I don't enjoy slowly walking through a room just to read things on the wall. I like seeing actual dioramas, ethically acquired artifacts, recreations, tangible things that I can only see in person. That's what make the best museums memorable for me.

Monique Pishak

Good tour guide and lots to see. Beautiful building and wonderful scenic views.

Nicole Park

It was very educational, and it explained information in a very easy and interesting way. I spend almost 3 hours, but depending on your interest, you can stay there longer. They have lots of information! Building itself was unique as well. I enjoyed it and learned a lot

David P

The Canadian Museum of Human Rights is a great museums to visit. It's actually rather depressing such that Winnipegers joke that it should be renamed to "The Museum of Human Rights Violations", but it does do a great job at highlighting some of the terrible social-cultural injustices that have occurred over the decades and centuries. The architecture is really beautiful and set up such that the lower levels are quite dark, both literally and figuratively (e.g., atrocities) and higher levels showcase more optimistic aspects of humanity (positive human rights developments). I've been to the museum for social and work-related functions and they do a reasonable job facilitating them.

Cora Thiessen

The most beautiful place with the most terrible stories. I cried walking around. I was in awe of the beauty of the building but my heart mourned for all the cruelty.

Joshua G

We had an amazing experience! The exhibits are very well done - they make you feel like you’re a part of each story/event being told. Go all the way and you’ll be rewarded with a great view of the city as well.

Raylin Janzen

One of the best museums I've ever visited! I only had an hour and a half (I was on a school trip), but could've easily spent all day here. Will probably go back next time I'm in Winnipeg! There's a lot to see (7 or 8 floors), so make sure you go when you have time. It's well worth the visit!

Kim Williamson

Incredible! I typically do not like museums, but this one is amazing. I recommend taking a guided tour it details alot about why the building was designed the way it is, the materials used and where they came from. The displays and interactive tutorials are very powerful.

John O'Dowd

I’ve spent 5 hours in this great museum. A learning experience for all generations. The history telling and interactive displays are compelling and encourage us to seek more information. Many of the world conflicts and inequalities are outlined throughout this museum. It’s a museum about ideas not artifacts. The Nelson Mandela exhibition was particularly interesting.

Angeline Lamarche

Must see! Take guided tour if first time... about 90 minutes. ... then take time to visit more in depth after guided tour... need at least a half day if you want to fully appreciate. Well worth it!

Chris Andreakos

Tour guides are told not to influence our thoughts on the exhibits so we basically paid for information about the architecture. The Museum is basically just images with very few items. Interesting but not worth the price tag. I feel like the same fun could be had by reading human rights articles from home.

John D

I like this museum. The architecture has grown on me over the years. I like the Supreme Court exhibit. Wish there was an option to say whether you wanted French OR English because I felt like I wasted a lot of time listening to the French versions of things at a lot of exhibits

Christelle Tan

One of the best museums I have ever visited. The architecture is absolutely beautiful, but the exhibits themselves are captivating and touching. There was a special Nelson Mandela exhibit on when we visited, and it was very well done and interesting. Could easily spend an entire afternoon here. These are also beautiful views of the city that you can see as you walk up. There is a lot of walking to do in this museum, but it was clearly very well thought out. I especially liked the interactive part at the end, where visitors can share their thoughts on human rights. I think everyone should visit this museum, especially Canadians.

dr9106

Absolutely loved this museum! The architecture is just so visually stunning!! The staff was very informative and welcoming and the exhibits were very well maintained and laid out. There was complimentary coat check and a restaurant on site. You can go all the way to the top of the tower we’re there are amazing views of the city. Overall highly recommended!!

Ashok Sahrawat

Nice. Still it is work in progress as far as all the displays are concerned. However, from the point of architecture and overall layout, it's awesome. Worth visiting. I went there for a days' visit but ended up converting my ticket to annual membership before walking out of the building. Don't miss it if you are visiting Winnipeg.

Josh Learn

Very welcoming and entertaining facility. Extremely inclusive and diverse with the exhibits. The architecture is amazing and the walk through the facility is very satisfying. It is centrally located in Winnipeg. Plenty of parking across the street. We went the 1st Wednesday of the month with our 2 year old. We were all free and there was plenty of exhibits that the little one enjoyed. Overall, it was very worthwhile. I would pay to go again.

R McK

Amazing building. Apparently $365 million in 2014. The exhibits deal with human rights travesties and sadly, Canada is not exempt from man's inhumanity to man. The Nelson Mandela exhibit is on display until 2019/08/25 and causes one to reflect on how an individual or group can justify persecuting others who are not the same as themselves and causes one to realize that this 'thinking' still exists and gets manipulated for the benefit of some people...to the detriment of the oppressed.

Rod W

One thing I wish I knew before hand if your in the parking lot across the street from the west end of the parking lot you can walk straight south and go the the old spaghetti factory. I loved this place the architect was excellent they have awesome well laid out displays that are super informative. We went to the Mandel exhibit I learned alot that I never knew prior to the display.

J C

Beautiful building. The exhibits are all really well done. Had a great visit. Didn't planned enough time to see everything though. Will have to go back.

Nick Landry

Beautiful inside and out. Just wished there were more exhibits to see and more detail provided. Lots of money went into the building for alot of empty space. The exhibits there are very good though and show alot of history that we should never forget.

Flo Di

Beautiful Museum. The theme about tolerance, the end to racism, the end of hatred for others because of religion, gender, sexual orientation is beautifully represented and touched me tremendously. A visit to this beautiful place is a must. Plus the welcome by the staff is exceptional

Sean Habing

Beautiful, thought provoking museum. We have visited many times to enjoy the architecture and the exhibits. This rating would be 5 stars, however the staff was rude when asked about photography, and could barely give us the time of day, which personally I think is horrible for a museum of this nature.

Fabián Martínez

I like it a lot and I love the building, very informative museum and very long if you want to see everything. I won't recommend for little kids, I don't see mine having a good time here, if you want to get the most of it come with 4 hrs or more of you time. Wear comfortable shoes and have a bite before enter.

Mic

What a colossal waste of money and time. The exhibits, for the most part are photos and text. There is next to nothing interactive. Moving from one exhibit to another takes you on a trek up ramps, inlaid with marble and a high ceiling and concrete. It seems most of the wasted money went into the architecture and those ridiculous ramps. The exhibits look like they were thrown together using Google and blown up photos. I never wanted this museum in the first place. All this money could have went to fix our terrible roads and maybe I wouldn't have had to get my my front ball joints fixed on a 2011 truck. Go once to see where your money went.

robert klippenstein

Exceptional architecture in the building construction. Need lots of time to explore and take in the gravity of the exhibits. One or two visits won't give you enough time to take it all in. Consider an annual membership & come back often.

John Rothenbuhler

It's a beautiful museum but a very heavy place to visit.

Mark Doctoroff

An Incredible "thought provoking" Museum. This Museum, one of only two National museums located outside the National Capital Region, focuses on many aspects of Human Rights issues-- not only in the "Canadian setting" but also "internationally". It also looks at the many issues from an Historical as well as the Current perspective! The building, and its ("Red Riverside location"), are both remarkable and breath-taking! In addition to the permanent exhibits, [many of which have an "interactive component"], there are also "special exhibits". Currently [summer of 2018] the Nelson Mandela/South African exhibit is featured. It is indeed very worthwhile to visit while in Winnipeg. I hope that this Review has been helpful.

Cam Hay

Really enjoyed this. Only had about 70 minutes which wasn't nearly long enough, and I'll definately go back. The Mandela exhibit was awesome. I thought they did a bad job at displaying the importance of Judeo-Christian values for human rights. If you know your last 200 years of history, and especially the last 100 this shouldn't be so blatantly ignored. I only point this out because the righteousness of most other believe systems (Islam, Buddhist, native American etc) was obviously on display. The architecture btw is in itself a reason to go.

Clinton John James

Visited the museum last February. Could have spent much longer wandering around looking at the exhibits. If you don't want both your eyes and mind opened wider, stay away. However, if you are interested in broadening your view of our country, try and visit. Remember to bring your family and friends with you.

Xena Fitkowsky

So educational and inspiring. The architecture is another thing that is a must see inside the building. You will need at least a full day to see everything in the museum.

Chris Ashley

The building design is very unique and interesting to see from the outside and from the inside. Quite the engineering feat. The displays inside were a big disappointment. First the use of space was poor. The design of the building somewhat like a pyramid inside means the top floors are small and have very small content. That switches themes as you go to lower floors. Each floor has a theme but each theme has content that often jimps all over the place with poor continuity. You end up learning very little about a lot of topics with no consistency. And what they display does not have sufficient context (description) to give you the full story. If you are Canadian and really know your history you will be able to fill in the many blanks. But if you arent it will feel like a jumbled mess and for sure one could leave thinking Canadians are terrible people which I know is not the case. I would suggest they focus on fewer topics at a time and put more content in the displays to tell the whole story.

Alex K

I did enjoy most of my time here, but... I mean, it's a bit of a stuffy, preachy place, and it costs more than it should, and the staff could be more respectful. The architecture is hideous and senseless, but I highly, highly recommend the exceptions which are the rock garden (a few floors up) and the view from the top of the tower (way, way up there).

B Davis

Just an absolutely beautiful, amazing museum. We only had one day for a visit and that was nowhere near enough time. We took a short break and had lunch in the restaurant and enjoyed that as well. It would be worth a trip back to Winnipeg to see.

DeLynne OToole

Absolutely first class!!! We loved it!

Brent Eckert

I enjoy the architecture as it makes a great postcard for the city but is very selective about what human rights issues it discusses. For example, lots of information on the Jewish holocaust and the indigenous residential schools but will not make note of China, Saudia Arabia or Israel's deplorable human rights record (which are more current and relevant to the times) because they are close trading partners which Canada does not wish to upset. Being so selective about real and current issues makes a farce of human rights. Also, $20 admission is pretty steep and makes it hard to take the family. To save some money, it is free after 5pm on the first Wednesday of every month.

Jaspal M

It's not the typical museum which I've visited in the past. Lot's interesting exhibits with focuses on local and international events. Definitely something worth while seeing of your in the area. If you're schedule allows, avoid visiting on the first wed of the month (free entry in the evening). It's more crowded due to everyone take advantage of the free entry. The evening reduce rate is only $5 for all other wed. and the crowds are much less.

Saoirse Washington

Loved the architecture. Every display was different and thoughtful. Best museum I've ever gone to. Must see. If you live in the area get the reasonable membership and go back to see specific exhibits on different days. Bistro was excellent.

João Vicente Bastos

I have been to many museums but this one had me speechless! I was impressed with how great this museum is. Love how the storyline is built and how easy to understand it is, the way the stories and topics are portrayed is amazing. And not to mention the amazing building and view of the city. I’m in love!

Hayley Toews

Very well kept and beautiful displays. Can’t wait to come back and experience everything I missed in a limited timeframe.

Rachel Nearhood

A really beautiful museum - the view from the spiral is great! The exhibits were really thought provoking and gave clear explanations for the many atrocities that have taken place in the past. The architecture and space is gorgeous!

Vlad Povole

Idea is unique but displays are holding a very few artifacts and short reading materials that make those displays pretty much empty. There is no any single display showing in general brutality of communism ideology that killed millions and continue doing so.There are lots of interactive displays sitting off due to virus situation. Also tower idea is a great idea, with nice bird view. And major problem is rough, dark, hollow concrete everywhere that makes this place like a construction site. Why wasn't possible to do something better with finishing surfaces, it's not understandable especially when you think how much money have been poored in this concrete. Again great idea with poor implementation.

P R

Arrived 1.5 hours prior to closing, staff didn't bother to note that we would need more time to see everything. We skipped over quite a few exhibits (which were mostly just text and a few sparse videos and interactive displays) and still only got halfway through before the 5 minute warning was announced. Mostly empty space, cool architecture but not what I was paying to seem... Will not be paying another $42 for us to see the rest, if it's anything like the first half it's not worth it.

Tanner Hoplock

I tried my best to keep an open mind, knowing the cost of this museum on tax payers. I would say that the content really misses the mark, there are some interesting parts but you could have easily uploaded all of the content onto and ipad and handed it out and have the same experience. Im glad they built the museum but I think they could have done in way more econimally. I went on a Saturday afternoon, the place was empty there were more staff than visitors, which is troubling in itself. The museum is already built and I hope people will visit it because the damage to the tax payers is already done, the content is important but can easily be learned at home and should be part of every school curriculum, I personally didn't learn anything that I didn't already know. I didn't have any profound feelings and the museum didn't make me feel any different from visiting. The building itself is interesting but there are massive space that are completely wasted, also some very poor quality workmanship is visible, including a ramp that anybody over 6' tall could easily hit their heads. The museum is a very large disappointment, but it's already built so you might as well see it at least once.

Trent Whippler

Everyone should go through this museum at least once in their life, and probably more than once. The sad thing is, as much content is in there, there could be so much more. Highly recommended, has a lot of interactive experiences, not just looking at statues or pictures.

B W

Big money pit temple to look at during a scamdemic/plandemic/casedemic.

Paul Hertz

I feel like they’ve missed the mark. Lots of good information but mostly just photos and quotes. More exhibits and artifacts would make this more than something that could be viewed in a well designed website. The building itself is stunning

Edith Henneberg

Beautiful building- wonderful exhibits. Lots of walking. We should have walked the first set of ramps and then used the elevators as the concrete floors are hard on old knees????. Very educational and enjoyable afternoon.

Nick

This museum was fantastic. The museum itself is huge. There's so much to see and do. I'd recommend putting aside quite a bit of time. To get through all the floors it will take at least 4 hours, but probably more. Less if you rush through or skip certain sections. The content is great and very interesting. I went during the Nelson Mandela exhibit, and it was very good. The history is absolutely fascinating. If you are in the area this museum is a must do. It's worth the time.

Ashley Tarves

This was important for us as parents to take our children here along our travels across Canada. It was harder than I thought it would be to see how history within Canada and the rest of the world. TarvesTravels family was amazed by the architectual aspect as well.

Donavan/Makayla Friesen

Incredible place. Once a month on a Wednesday evening the museum is free. I went for the first time on that day - lots of kids running around. So because the place is an open concept it was loud and hard to really concentrate. However I then went to the top floor first and worked my way down. By the time I hit the bottom floor kids were off to bed :). Excellent museum!!

Jean Paul

Go on the first Wednesday of the month, between 5 PM - 9 PM the admission is free! People who are interested in human rights should go here. There's hours worth of reading and watching, also for people who aren't into human rights they would enjoy the scenery. The architecture is amazing and I recommend going on their Tower Floor (8th Floor) for a nice view.

MP A.

This is an amazing, got to see Museum. Everything is good about it. The first thing we saw was an excellent display on Nelson Mandela and Apartheid - amazing facts. The main museum starts off with definitions of Human Rights, how it evolved over history, and the compliance, or not. It demonstrates many of the problem in the world from Nazism to the most recent violations. The most amazing experience though is the structure of the museum. The exterior is very modern, the interior of the main part is an adventure using ramps to guide you through the process (preferred) or you can use stairs or elevators. I found as we went up though I was getting a little nervous about the hight as it was so open. It ends with a visit to the top of the building where you get a fantastic view of Winnipeg. There are very few signs and this is done on pupose so you can ask for directions from the many service people through out the building It is meant to stress dialogue. Visit this for sure.

Jody W

It's a tough museum to "enjoy", as it's filled with somber history - but it's so important to go. The building is stunning, its contents are necessary reminders of what we're capable of... Let's not repeat the past.

Linda Bakker

An amazing building. Staff and volunteer were very informative and helpful. The Mandela information was well done.

Dave Campbell

Outstanding experience. Take the guided tour, well worth the extra cost. Probably the most beautiful museum we have ever been in. The architecture is amazing. Incredible spaces. Do it!

Lee Levesque

Very interesting and informative. It seemed directed toward more modern times. The view from the top was amazing!

Chloe Barton

A must see/experience! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. I particularly enjoyed “The Witness Blanket” exhibit. The display and documentary was extremely powerful. The clay chandelier/art installation is also noteworthy. The museums commitment to educating visitors on the history of Canadian Residential Schools makes it a must see. We all have a part to play in Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and part of the process is educating ourselves on our country’s true history. Well done!

G Aquino

Stayed for three hours in this unique museum and found it quite fascinating and relevant, especially in a country that is trying to make amends for its human rights past. There's plenty of stories to tell, from many parts of the world, by people with human rights issues, notably women, ethnic and sexual minorities, and children. The stories are a mix of despair and hope. The museum also lets visitors think about the little ways they might be contributing to a human rights abuse - from drinking coffee harvested by marginalized workers and using phones with raw material sourced from war zones in Africa. The museum is housed in a beautiful building with modern architecture. Aside from elevators, the different floors are connected by ramps, making for another unique experience. The highest floor in the museum, called Tower of Hope, offers magnificent views of downtown Winnipeg.

Dante Boivin

This is a world class museum! I went for a nearly 6 hour tour(including the Mandela exhibit) and I still had to skim through many areas in order to experience the whole building. Bring comfortable footwear. Also, prepare to be informed of past atrocities committed against humans by humans, so that we may not repeat those same crimes. It may be an emotional experience.

Umar Awan

great place to visit. it is a pretty long walk around the museum but you will see lots of interesting stuff. if you want to go all the way to the top. i recommend taking the elevator instead of the stairs. or if you wanna get a workout in on the trip. take the stairs!

Claire Charbonneau

Such a beautiful, modern, interactive, and unique museum. I wish I could have spent all day here. I highly recommend visiting! Well worth the price of admission. I would also recommend going on a guided tour.

Courtney M

Huge museum, and to get the best use of your visit you have to have hours to set aside. This will take you multiple times to fully do and see everything, the building is absolutely beautiful and still quiet updated and fresh looking. The staff are really approachable and helpful with questions and content recommemdations throughout the levels. They also have a guide for children which contains activities and a scavenger hunt to keep busy while walking throughout. Some content requires a higher level of maturity so there's a large portion of content that children may not enjoy or understand fully. I would recommend supervision for children, mostly for the sake of conversation and to explain exhibits to them.

Marie Trudeau

On my 2nd visit to Winnipeg, I made a point to revisit this museum. It was very moving, a bit depressing, but hopeful. The staff made me feel welcomed at every turn.

Marie Trudeau

On my 2nd visit to Winnipeg, I made a point to revisit this museum. It was very moving, a bit depressing, but hopeful. The staff made me feel welcomed at every turn.

Toby T

Biggest waste of money Winnipeg has spent. I'm all for human rights but the massive amount of money, pomp and showing off that went into this place is ridiculous. Not to mention the ugly architecture. It looks like a 5 year old designed the blueprint of the building.

Mitchell Yachyshyn

Amazing. Plan a full day as I went on an 1.5 hour guided tour and there wasn't enough time. Will go again next time I'm in Winnipeg

L D

We had our wedding ceremony here. Joelle was extremely organized and helped us every step of the way! She was very professional and accommodating with our request to make our dream wedding happen! Thank you so much Joelle and to all the volunteers who helped us on our big day! You are the best!

Ghislain Godin

Had the opportunity to visit the museum on a day off while in town. The building itself is stunning inside and out. The architects really outdid themselves when creating this building. The staff we're very friendly and helpful and were positioned everywhere within the museum to help you when needed. The exhibits where well organized and allowed plenty of room so that multiple people can view them together. Would reccomend the museum to anybody looking to spend a half day learning about human rights across history.

Gordin Warner

Everyone should visit this place. The building itself is amazing. The stories within heart breaking yet you'll leave with hope in your heart.

Marlene GOVAERTS

We love it so much. We always find new things to see and experience. Just took in the Mandela exhibit again before it moves to Toronto. Nice to do some extra research in the library there.

Ivo Kohans

Excellent place, building...lots of new information. Accessible for any person. Recommended ????

Leigha Corbett

Loved this. Be prepared for an emotional walk through history. A lot of walking. Displays are thought provoking and really well done! The building is as stunning as it is large. Wear good shoes!

Zachary Young

Amazing museum!!! Went to it expecting only to spend a couple hours there and nearly 4.5 hours later my girlfriend and I were walking out with a new sobering appreciation of history and the atrocities of mankind, the efforts of those trying to restore and retain humanity, and lots of memories of beautiful architecture and mind-blowing exhibits. Definitely a must-see for anyone visiting or living in Winnipeg. Also glad we got to see the temporary Nelson Mandela exhibit, which leaves in Jan 2019. Incredible!!!

Enan Spirit

Great place to go to know about history of human rights in Winnipeg and other places. Would like to come back without my 3 year old daughter as kids would easily get bored. Would probably want to spend the whole day to go thru all the exhibits.

Adam

Thank you to the museum staff and our guide for a humbling tour of a well done, wide ranging project. They managed to balance the difficult subject matter presented by many of the exhibits with hope and inspiration from examples of progress towards greater equality. I am glad we had a guided tour; some features of the building and the exhibits would have been missed otherwise. There is so much to see.

Samantha Boettcher

Large space with very little actual exhibitions to see. Great architecture but the majority of the activities and information from the museum could be found online. All the interactive activities felt like something one could Google. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Brittany Demers

The museum is spectacular inside and out. The exhibits are meaningful, beautiful and interactive. Everything in the building is well thought out, from the materials used in the construction of the building, to the art installations, to the types of stories included. This museum features more storytelling exhibits than artifacts, which makes for a wonderful learning experience. The museum is fully accessible with wheelchair ramps, braille plaques and ASL interpretation on all videos. Make sure you go up to the very top for an incredible view of our city!

j mck

I can't get over the amount of money this museum cost tax payers and continues to cost taxpayers. I understand the message it is trying to convey, but think what they could have done to the existing museum(s) for that money. Plus even after all that money it still looks unfinished when you walk around inside. Some exhibits don't make sense and there is a floor with water features that looks like it was supposed to so much more but now has become wishing wells like all the fountains at shopping malls.

Aviral Asthana

This museum is an experience. With the layout of the museum curated in such a way that you can simply walk through and see its entirety, coming to this museum ensures that one walks away with a library of knowledge about human rights including everything from ethic, religious, racial, and environmental human rights violations to the ability to sit in a listening booth and record ones own experiences with discrimination or marginalization or listen to others' experiences today. The museum covers everything from apartheid to the holocaust to the marginalization of the indigenous people in Canada. Overall, I felt moved and much more aware of the history of human rights and how they have been violated and also been championed throughout history. I particularly enjoyed the timeline that highlighted events from across the world and began in BC and ran all the way to the 21st century. In addition to the rich vault of culture that this museum is, it also boasts an interesting rock formation garden area, balcony spaces, an indoor viewing platform from the building's spire that offers a great view of the city, and a bistro (although this is overpriced). Definitely worth the visit.

Chloe Pridham

An absolute must see for everyone, not just those in Winnipeg. Make this a destination! We spent 3 hours here and it wasn’t enough. Nelson Mandela exhibit was amazing. Had a staff member tell us he remembered exactly where he was when Nelson Mandela was freed and we got chills!! Breathtaking architecture. Staff was so kind from purchasing tickets to exiting the building.

Robyn Waterman

Fantastic as always. We're so incredibly lucky to live here.

Tannis Hewitt

We booked the restaurant for a private breakfast meeting. Thought the food would be amazing, but it was just okay: scrambled eggs, typical hash brown cubes and bacon or sausage. But the building is beautiful, and an architectural marvel. The servers were lovely and kind.

Thomas Aguinaga

An absolutely spectacular museum! Maybe the best I've ever been to. The exhibits catch your eye with their unique artistic designs. The content itself is inspiring, tragic and beautiful all at the same time. The best part is that they stick to their message. The gift shop sells fair trade items, the exhibits are in both French and English (to more of a degree than I've seen even in Quebec) and each video has a person using sign language. It's truly a must-see in Winnipeg.