Reviews of Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Tourist Attraction)

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.

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.

Richard Bennett

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philippe R

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

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.

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.

Dessy.

Incredible view and architecture, not much to do inside.

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 :)

Timidi DIGHA

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

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

Daniel Legal

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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????

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.

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.

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.

Bertini Ilunga

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

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.

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.

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!

wayne faithful

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

Mona Carriere

Nice exhibit

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

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!

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.

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. ????

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$.

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.

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.

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 ❤️❤️❤️

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heather Young

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

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,

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.

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.

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

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.

Rumana Afroz Sultana

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Josi Johns

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vanessa Dow

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

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.

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.

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.

Chiragkumar PATEL

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

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.

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

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.

José Ricardo de Mello Brandão

Beautiful building, contemporaneous historical lessons inside.

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.

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.

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.

lo LiLi 羅麗麗

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

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.

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

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.

Alex R.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Karielle Willner

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

John Rothenbuhler

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Linda Bakker

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

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!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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.

Robyn Waterman

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