Reviews of Manitoba Museum (Tourist Attraction)

L.J. Anderson

Still fun and everything I remember from childhood plus new exhibits that keep it new and interesting!

StayHumble

Classy Great venue for your corprate party. Also a great place for Educational and Fundamental knowledge!!

Jessie Carroll

Great Museum, but seems in need of an update and restructure.

Ian Stuart

This is one of the best museums I have visited. Its displays are very well done with a wide variety of information. The animal displays are incredible. I learned a lot!

Carol Harris

I remember going as a kid. I recently went back and it needs a bit of updating. But still a very cool place to check out. Touch the universe needs a complete update though. It's very dated and played.

Carolyn M

I remember loving the museum as a child, so it saddens me to only give it a 3-star review. Just to be clear, my family and I love museums, and we've been to some excellent small-town museums this summer. However, a lot of the Manitoba Museum is very dated and/or virtually unchanged from my childhood, despite not being there for over 20 years. Some of the newly renovated areas - the Nonsuch being a shining example - are very good, but much of it is just old and tired. Other newer areas were very narrow and difficult to navigate with a stroller and a wheelchair, or had weird floor textures that made it hazardous. I could excuse that in older exhibits, but many of these exhibits were new to me, so they've come up in recent decades. I also disliked how they "changed" the Urban Gallery into the 1919 Strike exhibit. I understand that it's the centennial year for such a seminal event, but it feels like it was half done. It took the shine off some of the charm of that gallery while not quite fulling what it was attempting to do. I also found it very expensive. There is no family rate, and it cost me nearly $100 for my family to go just to the general museum. Like I said, we enjoy museums and will go to many in a year, but I didn't feel like I got the value for my money at this time.

Crystyn Silverbow

It is quite pricey and a few of the displays show a lot of wear and tear but overall a great indoor thing to do. The dinosaur exhibit was incredible and the Nonsuch, as always, was my favourite part.

Kevin Nyborg

Very good exhibits of Manitoba wildlife and plants as well as history. The ship was under construction when I visited in March. The planetarium is definately worth it.

Marya Kalen

Took a museum tour today - "The Great Canadian Fur Trade" is a behind the scenes look at the Hudson Bay gallery. Our guides were very knowledgeable and made sure we enjoyed the day. Good value and a unique experience.

Nitish Kanwar

Good information on aboriginals and trade that they agreed on and how colonization screwed them up

Volodymyr Prokapalo

Very interesting place to visit with your family, lots of exhibitions, one day might not be enough to see them all. Definitely a must see!

Mikel Magnusson

Attended a Google Canada - Grow with Google event here. Was great facility, lighting, sound etc.

Ben Jiménez

Hadn't been here since it was the Museum of Man and Nature. It was discovering it anew all over again. The volunteers make this place great.

Vicky A

Went here for the 1st time and enjoyed the place. I felt the lights are a bit dark inside. The science gallery and planetarium were closed. It took us around 3 hours to cover the museum.

Mildred E. Jones

Great place for families. Don't forget to try the planetarium. I've been to museums all around the world and I love this one! Really just an awesome place to go learn all kinds of things about Canadian and Manitoban history.

Alan Sirack

A favourite from when I was a kid, back when it was still the Museum of Man and Nature. A must see when you visit the city. Classic exhibits merge with newer ones. A wonderful way to spend the day. Some areas are a bit dogeared, but for me it only contributes to my walk down memory lane.

Ryan Meade

Love this place, love the fact that I get to take my kids here now after experiencing it myself as a child.

Elizabeth Morales

We went to visit the planetarium the Fred Penner, in my backyard show was great for my 6 & 3 year old. It was Very educational for young children. Our admission also included the animals inside out exhibit. We went through twice. My kids and myself were really interested in the exhibits.

Kayla L

It's a good place to take kids. They have more Indigenous/Metis exhibits every time we go. (Which is super important for a museum intending to display Manitoba and Winnipeg historical artifacts.)

gedsee

Its nice and fun, specially the planetarium for kids.

Winston Sun

The Animal's Inside Out exhibit was amazing! The planetarium show was good, but makes you very dizzy and hurts your neck if you don't sit in the right seats since the projections are for some reason only shown on one side of the screen.

Marina Havard (Marishinka)

A great lace to spend a cold winter day with the kids. So many fun things to see and the kids really enjoy. My kids really enjoyed the charlie Chaplin files in the little town.

K Berg

Excellent museum! The full scale sail ship and towns are truly awesome! The Hudson's Bay wing is neat and fearures a lot of Canadian history from what feels like a firsthand perspective. This really is worth the visit!

Vladan Bozic

Remarkable place with ton of history. From things you find and see only in Manitoba, to Nonsuch, to Planetarium -- this is a place that will keep kids and adults equally occupied.

Lin

Very informative. Loved the lifelike exhibits. The boat is huge! A worthy trip. Highly recommended.

Steven Benz

Took my daughter for a learning experience the exhibits were amazing loved everything except the fact the ship wasn't open to walk on other than that what a great experience for the both of us.

Flavio C.

Awesome museum, good for the kids too! Very interesting for all ages.

Kayti Taylor

Great main exhibits but some are SOOOO dated and really need a facelift. Paint is peeling, fonts are from the 70s. They need so TLC. The content is worth seeing though. The special exhibits have always been amazing. I saw the animals inside out and the walking with dinosaurs Among others.

NiKKi9R Zz.

Loved A1! A couple of the exhibit's need to be worked on or touched up wee bit just paint, overall it's absolutely a treat to experience there's so many really cool things to see and touch, look at, and learn about. Beautiful gift shop. dedicated pro customer service. Great experience for the whole family! my family has been visiting for 20 plus years. Great work! Thanks so much!????

Evgeny L.

Amazing museum! Me and my kids love it very much ????????????

Steve Crockett

Nice museum. The highpoint for us was the Hudson Bay Company's Nonsuch ship replica. Very cool and the gentlemen present to show is around we fabulous.

Emily CPY

Any child who lives in (or visits) Winnipeg should see this museum at least once. While it hardly ever changes the exhibits it's worth seeing at least once. There are many different galleries for different interests and lots of them are things you can touch and explore. The boat is a favorite with everyone.

Jenseia Lily

I used to love coming to this place! Too bad they have chosen to comply with discrimination and won’t allow some people in.

Kevin Lund

The gift shop has fantastic local artists!

Simin Islam

Innovative renovations! I felt like I was time travelling. Wonderful date night adventure :)

Relax with Aay

If you want to enjoy all zones, need plenty of time. Very well maintained inside. I personally feel there should be deal for small group of family members once in a while.

Haleys comet

My children had an O.K time here. I'm only giving three stars because they have no interac machines in the museum itself, in fact you have to venture all the way to the Centennial concert hall in order to pull out cash so do so before heading there. Also, the main reason we went was to explore the ship area and it was closed....no warning from front desk and no discount (that's the best part of the tour).

Roxie Pompana

Grew up in Manitoba and came here for trips every time we came to Winnipeg! When we had our kids they came and loved it too. Love that they still have everything like they did when I was young so my daughter could experience it too. Highly recommend coming here for a great, true Manitoba experience!

Stephen Jay

Staff were amazing, even security guards were exceeding helpful. Just a bit of a problem communicating with the staffer responsible for bookings. The Alloway Hall is a great space for an event.

J K

Not much has changed in years and years, but actually a good museum that covers Manitoban history quite nicely. It is worth visiting if you are in Winnipeg. Go see the 17th century ship.

Fiona Spitzig

A wild ride from the beginning of time to the near present. I wasn't fond of the abrupt end at the strike. I appreciated the indigenous content as well as the natural history content, and how the two merged. I would have loved to see more staff throughout the museum sharing content and excitement.

Joshua Bruins

Always a great time at man and nature!

Patrick Villacorta

It's been a while since I last visited (around 9 years). The main exhibits is a nice showcase of the History, geology and wildlife of the province. There are also some interactive exhibits for a more hands-on experience. The centerpiece of the museum, for me, is most definitely the Nonsuch ship. Aside from the ship, there are nice atmospheric effects (day/night) in the room. There is a line to get on because they limit the number of guests on the ship. There is usually a special exhibit that changes periodically but we decided not to purchase tickets for this. I've admittedly been spoiled by my last visit to a planetarium (Frost Museum, Florida) and the technology is decades apart. The commentary was good though and the speaker did well keeping the audience engaged. The Science Gallery is a more interactive space, especially geared towards kids. My kids especially enjoyed building their own miniature cars, then racing them on the track. You can spend an hour or two here.

Lorne Duncan

I went to the science gallery. The only word for it is "embarrassing". Fine for kids maybe but nothing here for adults at all. The planetarium on the other hand was excellent. The main museum I didn't see which I'm sure is fine. I went to a science museum in Germany a couple of years ago and it was one of the best things I've ever done. The science gallery at the manitoba museum is laughable in comparison.

Eugene Yu

I'm not so often rate by 3 stars, but at this time I would give one maximum. Better to stay close during COVID or make a free entrance than show the museum in the way they do.

Luke Casselman

Have you gone to the museum recently? go do it

Ray Z

Checked out the Animals Inside Out and 1919 Winnipeg General Strike exhibitions. Great exhibitions. Really interactive and educational. The daily/normal exhibits were also extremely well done and educational. Lots of stuff on the First Nations, which was fantastic to see. Plan 3-4 hours if it’s your first trip.

Eileen Santos

So much fun and so many things to see. I haven't gone in years, but brought my kids and it was great being able to show them things they haven't seen before.

Maykel A.

Absolutely wonderful place to be at. Very educational, great people, guides are awesome. I've went there quite a few times before, especially when I was young. It feels like everything in there is so accurate and authentic.

Luisa O'Halloran

The staff are fun and knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. I was in Winnipeg for a visit, and hadn't been to the museum since I was a child! It was nice to see the different exhibits & relive some of my fondest memories! The interactive areas were cool too! You could really spend the better part of a day in there. Worth a visit for sure.

Sean Twomey

It’s very pricey to go between parking and admission but they put the money to good use. The museum is the exact same as when I was a little kid, with so much new and improved. The highlight for me will always be the nonsuch. I am glad we are able to go in the sleeping quarters now, always wanted to as a kid. If only I could go in the hold! I wish their hours were a bit better, they closed at 5 we got there at 2:15. After the amazing planetarium movie we had to rush thru the museum. Also there isn’t any food options there, or close by really. So don’t go on an empty stomach, we took our 5 year old, and that was part of why we needed to rush. He enjoyed the nonsuch as I thought he would!

Weronika Dubois

Fun. Lots of things to see but once you've gone twice it gets a little less entertaining. Great water table. Fun mirror room. Kinda gloomy and dated inside. The race track is really great when there's a volunteer or staff member helping.

Sebastián Haro

Some people say that it’s a good place to take your kids, but I believe that children would definitely be bored there, as I was bored when visiting this museum. Most of the stuff is fake and made of plastic, which makes the whole museum nothing but a big disappointment and a waste of money and time.

Derek Boonstra

Quite dated but there is still a lot of valid information. You can spend an evening hear with school aged children but could spend multiple full days by yourself if you would like to take it all in. The Nonsuch and it's surroundings are world class. The early twentieth century village is well done and is a real hit with kids- especially the Charly Chaplin theater.

Adriano Riley

Very informative experience. Definitely one of the more interesting history museums out there, and provided a lot of areas where you can interact with some points in history.

Lessa Dar

Great experience for my kid and me! From times when life just appeared on Earth till now every aspect is in countless dioramas, video presentations, artefacts, ets. Visual and sound surrounding giving the full impression of places or events described. Interactive and impressive exhibition! It was really kind if travel in time. We really loved Winnipeg city, where you could enter the house, inn, shop, tailor, dantist office or cinema having feeling of presence in the beginning if XX century. Lab is very helpful and fun experience and not only for kids. Were here just now kid and husband. We are happy! It is even more amazing!

Krystle McD

Although it is current under construction, there is plenty to see. We like that they bring new experiences to the front of the museum and update the shows in planetarium. We will be patrons for life.

Mandeep Sodhi

It's a good place to spend an afternoon with the family learning about history, culture and science.

Ian Lawrence

Extensive collection. Can easily spend 4-5 hours covering everything.

Devi Ramlu

The planetarium was excellent. The museum was also very interesting. Need more than 2hrs to see a good portion of it.

Denise Crosbie

Kids had lots of fun here! Always a good family time. We did the museum, science gallery and also the planetarium.

Heidi Toews

Amazing Museum. I've been to many over Canada and this one is awesome!

Tessa Einarson

despite everything going on right now, I definitely had a lot of fun.

David Valles

It's a 20Dlls fee and you can see 2 expositions, it really worth it, but see the planetarium show of 2.30 pm, the 3:30 is ideal for kids but not for adults.

Katherine M. S. S.

Flawlessly weaves "prehistory" and "history" together, ending in the immersive experience of Winnipeg as it was in the early 1900s. This allowed for a stark contrast walking back into the modern world. Great balance of artifacts, written information, technology and life size scenes to keep you engaged. Sadly, a chunk of the exhibits (especially the interactive ones) were closed or limited due to Covid, however, the curators still found clever ways to incorporate them into the story. Was not crowded... Almost empty, and a little short staffed but I will again attribute that to Covid. I have been coming to the museum ever since I was little and it never disappoints. I'd allot 3-5 hours out of your day to get the full experience. Highly recommend checking it out.

Lee-Anna Demkiw

The exhibits take me back to when I was a kid, I loved going there to see the Polar Bear and the Nonsuch ???????? The Dinosaur exhibit that is there right now is pretty good too ????????

Michael Brey

Had a great time with the Manitoba Museum only problem is is they have absolutely no translating equipment so if you don't either speak English or French you're basically just going to be looking at pictures for the whole 4 to 5 hours

stephanie dolan

My kids and I enjoyed it, but with parking and admission I don't think it'll be something we can visit all too often.

Benjamin Reim

This place is very cool. They make the drive exhibits come alive by building the habitat of the people and animals they are showing. Ali g with sounds to go with it. Very well done.

Vince Martinez

This place is underrated. Learned a lot about science and history. Great place for all ages.

Jackie P C Hunter

Kids love the museum, science and non such gallery. The planetarium is also lovely. It is a long day if you plan on doing the full experience, so plan ahead.

Mr. Pierson

Desperately needs the renovations they are getting. The decor is totally outdated and the whole idea of the museum needs revamped. The Hockey traveling exhibit was a true gem.

Caitlin David

Great experience awesome exhibit's

Wayne Scott (June)

Got to see 1/4 of it, but from what I've seen, everything was very well displayed and very explanatory until I had to leave early. They've definitely put the effort the time and effort to give you such an experience to go back in time. I would love to come back and see the rest I wasn't able to see... ????????????

Ryan Cormack

A very nice museum. Excellent emphasis on local history, but good information on broad topics as well. Lots to see. Every time we go, we learn something new. As parents we really liked the single pathway style. It's a nice walk and easy to keep track of the kids. We've bought a yearly membership in the past and found it was excellent value, especially for larger families. The lunch area is nice, you can bring your own bag lunch. Easy parking and close to multiple bus routes.

Elaine Beraldo

Great museum. It has a lot of things used and made by the First Nations. It also has a cool pirate's ship replica and a replica of an old city, showing how was the cinema, the pharmacie, etc. You can walk in the city, enter the stores, watch an old movie...

Jacquie McLellan

I enjoyed my bison burger, it was juicy and delicious. My husband chicken and shrimp was good too. We had an AWESOME waitress Amanda W. She helped us whenever we needed her. Thank you Amanda Jacquie M

Co Kennedy

A fun way to spend a cold or rainy day. Lots to see and read so make sure you allot enough time to fully explore. The Nonsuch has always been my favourite!

Liz Zee

Decent Museum for the price. Has some very old exhibits, but cool layout. Great for kids.

Walker Chances

If you haven’t been to the planetarium go for it! Worth every penny ! You will be blown away with its movies makings technology ; everything seems to come close to you from all directions. The shows last 40 minutes about the recent landing on Mars and some current conclusions about its life sustainability. The museum is open every Sat from 11-5pm and every other Sunday. The shows is at 13:00.

Burugudunstun Stugudunstunstuy

My kids love this place! So very educational and informative, even adults could learn a lot in this place. The fee is a little bit pricey but I learned that I goes to a good cause. Would recommend trying out all the venues.

Quan To

Enjoyed coming here as a kid and now enjoy bringing my own kids every time we visit Winnipeg. Highly recommend for kids of all ages. The science gallery is always a great way to spend half a day.

Brittany Bartram

Have always loved coming here. The changes are fantastic. Love the improvements to the Nonsuch area in particular!

Jennifer Petrasanta

I love going here, the science museum could use a bit of and update for the mirror room... Mostly because it smells weird and lord knows when the last time the slippers were washed. But the main gallery is truly one of a kind. My favorite exhibit is the urban one, I love that you could watch old Charlie Chaplin movies in the tiny theater. I actually took a friend there and lost track of time and was only snapped out of it when they made the announcement that they were closing.

SJ Bey

Very interesting museum that takes you back to thousands and millions of years ago throughout the history. One of the most interesting stories in the Canadian History is around animal fur trade that Europeans expanded in the region. Hudson Bay Company built an empire on fur trade. The land they owned expanded to 40% of the entire Canadian soil. Beavers, Polar Bears and any fury animal were turned into coats and hats and decorations. For more than 300 years this business was very profitable, until in the 90s the company ended their fur business because they lost the demand for animal fur and anti-fur trade movement was growing. The Nonsuch ship replica was built by the company and is open to public at the Museum.

R M Chamberland

Well worth the visit. So many educational and engaging exhibits. Great facility for school outings, birthday parties or something different for families. So many cool experiences. Weather it be the planetarium, museum, or the science gallery.

Don Dao

when there for a banquet. staff was great. location was nice. theatre is nice too, but i would prefer better chairs. food was pretty tasty. they just needed more cocktail tables for the number of people in the room.

Vania De Freitas

Underestimated how much time we needed to see it all. Sadly we had to skip a bunch as we also overlooked that the museum closed at 4pm! Loved the Hudson Bay Company collection. Such a unique piece of our history.

Damon Barteaux

If you're from out of country I'm sure you would enjoy it but the exhibits only really go into the history and artifacts of some pre historic fossils, a ton of fur trade stuff and then the non-such boat. It's not the best selection of the history in Manitoba. Second, the science exhibit is extremely misleading, it's basically a play room for kids, doesnt really go into any science history and it's all made for kids. The planetarium is fairly interesting though

Ashley Magers

Cool museum if you've never been before, but not much has changed in the past 20+ years.

Rae Audy

I love it! Love it! Love it!! If you got free time, definitely go check them out! Just beautiful displays & service!

Dragom

Quite a bit of neglect and disrepair unfortunately. Some exibits have tv monitors and the display is so old and dark you can't see it any more. Paint was peeling off the walls in the diaramas. Explaination text was rubbed off the walls.If it weren't for the skinless animals exibits, it would not have been worth $120 for a family of 4.

Jen Beaulieu

Great venue. Lots of great information about Manitoba history. Very educational.

Harold Bernal

Worth a visit if you wanna see real dinosaur fossils.

Mark G

Well worth a visit. Plan on about 3-4 hours if you combine with science Centre and planetarium. The main museum has many interesting exhibits across a wide range of topics, you'll surely find something that you find interesting. The replica non such ship is a highlight. The science museum is suited for kids up to about 11. Planetarium is good for all ages as is the main museum. Lots of paid parking available on the streets around the museum.

Jen B

Love this museum! There's so much to experience! We had memberships when the kids were little and would spend at least 3 hours there at a time, multiple times a year. There was always something new to see! Staff are great, and it's clean and inviting

Pablo S

Very entertaining. Laser show of Pink Floyd The Wall. Lost a star because seats do not recline or have head rests. Leading anyone over 5' to crane neck and strain for a proper view. Staff dealt quickly with a noisy disrespectful group who insisted on using phones during performance as well as hooting and hollering.

Matthew Young

Pretty good museum, sucks that some of the things were closed off due to covid but it is understandable and overall a great place to walk around for an hour or so.

Ronaldo Kurucsai

Great museum with 3 huge areas. Itt could probably take days to read everything that is written about the history of Manitoba. Parking is in front of the museum $10 for 3 hours.

Tourism Winnipeg

The Manitoba Museum offers wonderful and educational experiences for people of all ages. Tour the renewed Nonsuch gallery, enjoy interactive elements of the science gallery, or watch a show in the planetarium!

Michael Kennedy

Summer 2016 - there's some renovations being done, but it's still worth going. Looking forward to seeing the new exhibits. Always a rush being on the Nonsuch!

Sara

Haven't been in a while but I was very excited to see lots of new exhibits a little sad about how much the science gallery has changed but it still had fun things to do. The planetarium had a wonderful show on I'm not super into space travel and that sort of stuff other than star gazing but they keep it interesting and full of new information. Would definetly return soon

Michelle Riedner

Our museum is the best in the western provinces! There is always something new & exciting. My family has been coming here for years & we still enjoy it.

Joe Egan

Insightful tour of Manitoba's natural and social history. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Erin Lynn Borg

Everytime you go your going to see something new! Offering new shows and exhibits regularly so make the effort to go more often and you'll be truly surprised with the things you'll hear and what will catch your attentions. When you can try to go with different people let them show you what they love this is especially important with kids. The science zone is crazy fun for all ages! The planetarium also regularly changes the shows offered and while some are more educational there are some amazing ones that will definitely take you by surprise.

Anna Marie

My favourite museum in Winnipeg. They have lots of different exhibits for anyone in your family. Every time I go, I see something new! Last time I went, they had the Animals Exhibit. It was incredibly well done. They always have friendly staff and make you feel welcome :)

Jon NEIMA

I love history, and this museum is in my top 10 for "man and nature". Every time I come with the family I try to focus on a new spot as I have yet to spend time on every exhibit.

Brendan Olynik

Lots to take in for a couple hours. Some exhibits have aged well but still look forward to future updates. Worth a visit, especially on the cold winter days in Winnipeg!

Tyler Nowicki

The Nonsuch has been fixed up quite a bit since my last visit. It's worth a visit. We also took in a show at the planetarium. The presenter was great. He started the show with by showing us several space craft including the startrek enterprise :) The museum is a great place to spend the day or get an annual pass and visit for a few hours whenever you like.

Ajay M

Lately this museum seems to be changing and adding to its collections of historical artifacts and unusual items on display; that is one reason why I find this museum to be super interesting; one cannot be sure what changes might be encountered from one visit to the next. This is the first visit I have made in months and was immediately struck by the seemingly new and varied displays and refreshingly different atmosphere created by them, people seemed so excited by them.........cudos to the museum staff working behind the scenes making all of this possible. Manitobans and Winnipegers should be justly proud of such a wonderful museum.

Dalton Reimer

Excellent museum if you have the time to relax and enjoy it. It has a lot of Canadian nature and history. It also is interesting for children. One highlight is the Nonsuch ship in one room.

Sigmun Frayed

The Museum is fun I like the science exhibits and the planetarium also.

Krissy Lee

We went to visit the planetarium the Fred Penner, in my backyard show was great for my 6 & 3 year old. It was Very educational for young children. Our admission also included the animals inside out exhibit. We went through twice. My kids and myself were really interested in the exhibits.

MJ Baz

I love this museum. Always so much more here than I remember. I will be back.

Kay D

Awesome time seeing the new dinosaur exhibit. Also saw the new exhibits for Canada's 150th. Very cool.

Dany Xyz

I took my son here most recently the updates were a good touch, Looking forward to more improvements and I’m happy Manitoba Museum is still around to educate us

Melissa Horeczy

Dioramas are very well done. Loved the dinosaur fossils and replicas. The Nonesuch is a cool little ship. The Planetarium was neat and relaxing.

Josh Gleghorn

Great museum to visit, so much to see and do. Plan on spending several hours here. My family enjoyed this place, especially the giant ship inside. Great experience.

Erik Tietz

Bigger than I expected. Spent a good amount of time with First Nation artifacts, which was unique to the museums that I've visited.

Joe Dyer

This was a great experience! The museum is arranged in such a way that you really have to pay attention to where you're going, or you might miss something awesome! Some people might find that annoying, but it made the trip an awesome adventure. A great addition is there's also volunteers throughout the place, just hiding out in random corners, ready to answer your questions and ensure you're getting the most out of your visit. The next time I go, I'm definitely getting the season pass. One time just isn't enough.

Lucy Mudriyevskaya

Very interesting museum, we will come back

Spess_BunBun

Go here quite often.. the exhibits as usual were very informative. I read most of them, especially those about geology and ancient creatures. Saw the new inside out exhibits too. Kind of gross.. but interesting to look at nonetheless.

C Marsh

Wonderful museum covering the complete history of the Manitoba, Canada area. Well done and cared for with realistic dioramas and collections. The museum includes a planetarium and also a science gallery which includes hands on displays for children. Be sure to board the Nonsuch a life-size replica sailing ship from the 1600s. Plan on spending at least 4 hours or you'll miss something. We recommend this family friendly location. There is an admission fee.

Samuel McLaughlin

The updated galleries are spectacular and the connection to our city, province, and country are important. The exhibits are both educational and exciting, and the Science Centre and Planetarium are spectacular additions.

Sebastian Kluth

The Manitoba Museum is very informative and big. It features numerous exhibitions but the permanent one about the culture, history and nature of the province is easily the most important and interesting one.

Leslie Kasperowicz

The main museum galleries have so much to see we regretted trying to do all of the sections of the museum in one day. The Nonsuch is as cool as I remember it from childhood.

Rod Salm

This is probably the most important museum we have that details Manitoba's history. From the Nonsuch replica (an smaller vessel used by the HBC and it's fur trade) to explaining true prairie grass to the development of Winnipeg - it covers all of our history. The science gallery keeps the little ones busy, as does the planetarium, but the galleries in the museum are where the learning takes place. Reasonably priced, easy to navigate, and always friendly staff, our membership is well used and easily worth the price.

Cory Russell

I have been coming here for more than 40 years and it's gets better every time!

Yuriy Kulikov

Lots of things you have to show your kids in this place!

Keith Bloodworth

Good dinasours exhibit. A very full experience in the museum itself. Use the map they give out so you do not miss any section. The layout interconnects and the flow can misslead. Takes many visits to see it all

Ryan M

By far the greatest museum my partner and I visited in Winnipeg. There is so much to see, we ended up spending close to 5 hours walking through the different areas of the museum. We highly recommend that you take time to see one of the shows in the Planetarium. It's a beautiful experience to see the stars all around you and you feel as though you're flying through space! But our favorite section had to be in the actual museum section, particularly the Nonsuch Gallery. The ship was beautiful and the setting around it was a step back in time. If you have a moment, we recommend that you head upstairs while in the section and visit the rigging shop. There we found a man playing out the role of an individual during the time of ships. He went into great detail about the ropes and what they are called and what they do. He passed some around, and even was so kind to go to the window and point out where they were located on the ship! He was extremely helpful and informative, and had so much passion for what he was talking about. He truly made the experience there, much more worth the time we spent in the museum! Please visit and stop to see this man, he's very much worth your time.

Dallas Moman

Great place to take kids for an hour or two. Lots to see and the science area has some hand on stuff for kids. Prices are a touch high, but understandable to keep things operating. New special exhibits arrive occasionally. My only complaint is sometimes lots of the hands on items in the science labs are broken. The area can be a bit sketchy, but no fault of the museum on that part. Overall, lots of fun for the kids, and there is often a thing or two the adults can learn too.

David Hearn

Tons of history about Canada, the Nonesuch replica was the perfect centerpiece. (I just wish they let us go below decks!). The inside out animal exhibit was too creepy for me, but the main exhibits we're really good.

Jack Osiowy

Top notch museum that explains very well the history of Manitoba and how the people, culture and landscape has changed over many thousands of years. The Nonsuch is a highlight!

Tee Kom

Planetarium was cool. Nice to see the night sky indoors. The science museum is really dated. Hasn't really changed from when we first went there 30 years ago and everything is worn out.

Nancy S

Had an amazing time looking at everything. The place is very big and has tons to explore. We paid for the planetarium show and we were just shown an episode of a kids show commonly aired on TV.

Southern Black Turtle

One of my daughter's favorite places in the whole wide world! Highly recommend if your looking to have a nice relaxing learning experience! Enjoy!

Eduardo De Alba

Had a wonderful experience on my visit, some remarkable observations. 1. The staff is friendly and efficient. 2. The installation are clean and organized. 3. The exhibits are amazing a the information they offer is very rich. 4. The Science Gallery is very entertaining. 5. The planetarium show is mind blowing.

Karsten Chu

This is an amazing museum! Theres so much to learn about Manitoba and Winnipeg here. There's a ton of natural and human history to learn here. The prehistoric rooms with the dinosaurs are absolutely amazing. The rooms with the HMS Nonsuch are crazy cool. You get to go aboard a replica of an old ship! Nuts! Go here if you get a chance. Entirely worth it.

Killing Time

This place was so much fun to go to, and very educational! Great family place to visit. But make sure to pay attention to were you are going. Very easy to get lost because it's so big.

Dan P

So much to see and do. My children and I really enjoyed the museum. Well organized and displayed.

clipz_xyt

It's been a very long time since I visit here. My visit was very good. Seems like alot has be updated. All the exhibits were great. Parking was very easy because I went on Sunday. Cost of admission is a little pricy but we'll worth it. I would most likely visit again but not for a few years. Kids loved the dinosaur exhibits. There could be more.

Alisa Hammond

I try to visit the museum every time I am in a new city. This one did not disappoint! Great exhibits, friendly staff and the planetarium show was amazing (I saw a show about the Manitoba Sky). If I am ever back in Winnipeg, I will definitely return!

Francisco Alvarado

It is so nice and interesting that you immediately schedule the next visit considering getting earlier to enjoy it more

Ben Hutchins

Nice place. Great exhibits on planetary & human history. Staff were courteous.

Jon Carr

An absolute must! To see the museum investing in its future, is nothing short of spectacular!

Mike Goossen

This place is lots of fun but for the love of God why is there no place to buy a snack. Chocolate bars and chips do not cut it. We came with kids and were so shocked there was nowhere to eat once we all got hungry. We had to cut our visit shorter than we had planned.

gregg osmond

Great place for family bonding... learn a lot of things.

Doug Anderson

This is a surprisingly good museum. It's quite large and there is a lot to see here, both natural history and Hudson's Bay Co. history (which is a big part of colonial Canadian history). Give yourself plenty of time to wander around and see all of the exhibits. One of my best memories of visiting Winnipeg as a kid is checking out the big sailing ship inside.

Ron Loewen

Old school museum. Come if you love dioramas, highly detailed information, and if you are broadly interested in history. Great place to hang with late teens, young adults.

Fabio Hofnik

Just amazing museum

Tessa Einarson

despite everything going on right now, I definitely had a lot of fun.

Caleb Ross

I bought a year pass for the family. It will be paid back in just 5 visits. The museum is great, lots of interesting things and well displayed articles relevant to Canada and Manitoba. The science gallery downstairs is a lot of fun too. But, I didn't actually buy the family pass so much for the exhibits as I did to have an indoor area my toddler can run around in and explore! It's the best and most affordable place, especially with a membership, to go and have an afternoon where your little one can exhaust themselves having a ton of fun, and learning things is an added bonus! We go a couple of times a week and by the end of a few hours we are all exhausted! Parents who need something for their toddlers to do, I highly recommend buying a membership. You won't regret it.

Bryce Chartrand

Even with some of the displays being updated, the inside out exhibit was amazing to view. Of course learning about our local history, does make this museum the biggest classroom in Manitoba.

Alicia S

Great for kids 5-12. Not quite as many activities as we were expecting, but the kida really enjoyed it. Build your own cars, LEGO, stop motion animation were thier favourites. Staff was very helpful, from the upper level checkin to staff on the floor helping the kids out with activities.

zombie muffin

Great place to spend a afternoon with the family. Reminds me of my childhood going for class field trips. Wish it was updated a bit . As it's exactly as we remember it. They bring in small exhibits for the room upstairs. Still neat yo go through.

Karey McMahon-Stoltz

Great locally focused museum with top-notch interactive displays.

Susan R.

I have visited the Manitoba Museum since grade school. It continues to grow and astound me. I was lucky enough to have visited the temporary exhibit of 'Inside/Outside' which was incredible. There are so many areas and things to see, I feel it could be visited again and again and still not be able to take it all in. I am impressed and proud to have such a place as this Museum in my city. A must see!

Kristina Thornton

Well worth a visit while you're in Winnipeg! This is treasured by locals for its kid friendly environment in addition to its information about Manitoba and Canada at large. There are several sections to move through and it's easy to spot the ones that will suit your interest. The highlight, of course, is the Nonsuch: a seaworthy replica 17th century sailing vessel that was sailed around the continent and then transported by land to Winnipeg in the 1970s. The museum gallery was built around it. It's held up very well as an atmospheric exhibit!

Showkat Hossain

Great learning experience for children

Megan RC

Great museum showcasing Manitoba's natural and human history!

Kristine

Went with a grade 2 field trip. Was very cool to look around. Lots of exhibits and variety! Great learning experience for the kids.

J R

I've been going my whole life and still never tire of it. Superb! There's so much to see and the galleries are all laid out differently, it seems constantly being updated or improved, you really can go back again and again and always see something new (but the old favourites remain). Count on spending a solid half a day here.

Rubén Félix

You can stay there for hours and hours. A lot of objects to see, from a real ship to a Charles Chaplin's movie. Is an amazing experience!

Mary Copeland

I have gone to the Museum and I quite enjoyed it. I also had the chance to attend to a couple of events organized there and it surprised me what a cool venue it was

Teresa Dingley

Went as a family, even the teenager had a good time. Lots to see. Some new exhibits. Took in a planetarium show also. Glad we went again after so many years.

DAVID MG

great place to learn history of canada.????

Curtis ATVPRO

This place absolutely fantastic to visit!! Been coming for 40 years now. Can’t wait till it’s open to public again!!

brennan myran

great promo on now till the 30th of sep. fee free with proof of status

Suzical

Oldie but a goodie. Adding new displays and upgrades too. Cool gift shop. Need a bit more work on.providing wheelchair accessibility (one elevator....). Lucky to have this Museum in Wpg.

Helvi Slytherin

Interesting museum about nature, history and culture of Manitoba

Darrell English

Actually at the Concert Hall for the WSO Emmy's music concert. None of the songs were the sort of thing we would choose to listen to in the first place the performers were not very inspiring so we left at intermission. Not our cup of tea. The WSO was outstanding, but the choice of music was uninspired and the performers vere pretty amateur for professionals, But, the tickets were free and we quite enjoyed our $3 ginger ales????

Bryan Unrau

The museum is great. I always notice something new when I come here. As a family, this is a once a year trip, plus field trips from school. I do think the science museum could use an upgrade, but the kids think it's fun and I love seeing them learning things. And the Nonsuch is always awesome to see.

Emryssa Innes

We really enjoyed our visit to the museum. On the day we went they had volunteer students teaching about different topics. Each one had a few items on their desk and they taught us alot. It was nice to actually have a conversation about these findings and to be able to ask questions and vice versa. They were very knowledgeable and really made the experience!

Stephanie Rawlins

Lots to see and learn! Be sure to join a tour; our guide, Shauna, was very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was contagious!

Cheryl Hefley

This place was awesome.I went there with friend. Great experience. Everything was well organised.

Doug VandeKamp

Lots to see and do. Many aspects of Manitoba history and environment well represented in a wide variety of well maintained displays. Friendly, helpful staff. Big area for visitors to enjoy packed snacks. Note: parking in nearby lots (even on street) can get very expensive...consider going on a stat holiday (except Christmas when closed) when street parking is free.

michael enns

It’s ok, some prime displays are down, can’t go in the boat, that was a huge disappointment with no signage telling us till we were in.

Ikrom Sardalov

Evy Manitobans should visit The Manitoba Museum at least once in there life. Now I know the story of my province. The great place to go with kids, a lot of scientific games.

Andrei Smolski

January 17th, 2019 with our English class we had a field trip to The Manitoba Museum. We met at arranged time at the Manitoba Museum meeting room where we were offered water and snacks. Nice surprise for me was that we could leave our belongings and our winter jackets at that meeting room for free and explore museum in comfort. At the beginning we got some agenda and general information about museum and current exhibitions. I was super excited to see the part about Hockey and Winnipeg Jets. Unfortunately, as soon as we entered expedition part of the museum, I asked museum attendant about Hockey exhibition and they told me that it had been closed couple weeks ago. Despite that unexpected news and fact that I was in this museum already 2 times I decided to go again. It was nice to have small group of people, four of us stuck together, because we could move faster in our own pace and we did not have to wait for stragglers. Unluckily we were not provided with professional guide, but we had our classmate Greidy she has been to this museum multiples time with her kids and she knew a lot of interesting facts and details. There were a lot of information about Manitoba History since glaciers time. I liked to learn more about preserved rear animals(taxidermy). I even found taxidermy of Ruffed Grouse - the same bird that I had seen from window of my office. I mistakenly thought that it was prairie chicken. I learned a lot about first nation and indigenous culture. Greidy told us their tradition and a lot of details about teepee houses. Absolut highlight for me was exhibition of Nonsuch. Nonsuch was English ship that sailed into Hudson Bay. You can find not only a lot of interesting information about this ketch, but also you can feel it. You can go aboard. Moreover, if you like Hudson Bay history I definitely recommend that you watch “Frontier” series in advance on Netflix. This series is about North American fur trade. Overall it was awesome trip where you can learn a lot of captivating facts, stories and tidbits. I highly recommend going to the Manitoba Museum to learn and have fun. You should anticipate spending at list 2-3 hours. When I will go again, I would like to see implementation of audio guide even if it is going to cost something. To my mind, that is going to be absolutely different experience from the positive side and on top of it museum can earn some money. Thanks!

John Friesen

What a great experience! Family pass really pays for itself! Gentleman running the planetarium was funny, knowledgable, and friendly. Great place for the family of all ages!

Mahyar Mirrashed

Really just an awesome place to go learn all kinds of things about Canadian and Manitoban history. There are tons of shows each week in the planetarium and the kids science area is amazing for both adults and children alike. We had my brother's birthday there and it was an awesome experience. The staff was great and the kids had so much fun.

Frank Rinella

Great spot to take the family. Dinosaur, boats, rocks, mining, animals of the plains and the settling of Manitoba. The best though is the inside out exhibition. Amazing art and learning about animals and how they work. Didn't get to the planetarium but on the next time. I recommend for families. Good afternoon trip.

Carol Cassell

I've been to museums all around the world and I love this one! So many interesting and well done exhibits to go though. There are dinosaurs, attic life, information on the environment and human evolution and of course the ship you get to go explore inside the galleries! There are traveling exhibits that often visit to add even more variety. The exhibits are well maintained and immersive. The information on exhibits is easy to find and understand. Great for kids and curious adults! You will learn about Manitoba and have a fun time doing it.

Tyson Geisler

This was a fun visit. My children enjoyed it as well as it was quite interactive. My 5 year old daughter enjoyed the Charlie Chaplin films. I would go again.

Sima Chowdhury

Wish more of it was open. The gift shop, planetarium and science section weren't open when I went on a weekday. Otherwise I loved the reconstructed ship and the history of the region.

Jarrod Doern

I always love a trip here. this museum is amazing. they have very cool displays, the ship is always my favourite. I can spend an 8 hour day here looking at the displays easily.

Hector Colombo

Do you want to know about Manitoba's history? Come here. And if you have kids, come together. Seeing the entire museum will take you about 3 hours, be prepared

Daniel Kokan

I've got a bit of nostalgia for the exhibits here - I went a lot as a kid. The nonsuch was closed when we went, but it's because they're updating the exhibit. Good to see that they're always looking to freshen up the museum!

Teresa K.

Enjoyed the nicely laid out spacious clean environment the museum has to offer. Plenty to see an enjoy.... Will definitely return once covid restrictions end to experience the more interactive /educational exhibits.

Guest Services

Our front desk Team recently went on a fabulous tour at the Manitoba Museum!! We were able to see the newly completed updates and enhancements to the Nonsuch Ship, considered one of the finest replica ships in the world!! Afterwards, we visited the brand new "Hockey: The Stories Behind our Passion" exhibit. Both are absolutely worth checking out the next time you visit Winnipeg!!

MiMo’s World

My daughter loves this place, and nothing beats for a parent to see their child enjoying and having so much fun. The staff in the microscope area are very friendly and great for kids learning.

Tommy V

I visited Winnipeg in May of 2019. Went to see a friend here and this place was great. Pretty cool museum. I would also like to add we went to some donut shop. I forgot which one exactly or else I would have posted it in the appropriate location. Anyway we were at this donut shop and the customer ahead of us offered to buy us donuts. Very nice people all around. I'm glad I visited Canada before covid was a thing.

Steve Ens

Great place to spend a few hours. What a nice collection of exhibits from recent years to millions of years ago. Tells a vibrant story of Manitoba.

Ladyhawkmb Heyer

Great displays and many samples with detailed info. Love the size of this.

Gunny Tennese

Very impressed with this museum and the planetarium. We could easily have spent all day there. We had an excellent personal guided tour by my daughter, who works there and really loves her job.

Alan Sirack

A favourite from when I was a kid, back when it was still the Museum of Man and Nature. A must see when you visit the city. Classic exhibits merge with newer ones. A wonderful way to spend the day. Some areas are a bit dogeared, but for me it only contributes to my walk down memory lane.

K Spiers

Birthday parties here are a great idea. Party room is a good size. Different activity options to choose from that are engaging and fun.

Tanya Scribbans

Older style museum with lots of exhibits, no new age holograms or videos. Could use an update but exquisite dioramas and miniatures,full sized displays and a full sized ship you can explore that more than make up for it. Much of the museum is done in mock houses and storefronts each with different information. Should have went earlier in the day as I needed much more time to explore!!!

brandy getty

We had a pretty good time. Only complaint is the price . If you are low Income and or have a big family. $20+ a person is way too much. I think the museum should consider family pass prices .

David Giesbrecht

I love the museum. It’s very informative and well taken care of. The Nonsuch is beautifully redone. Recommend this museum to anyone. The only issue is the single bathroom by the Nonsuch. My wife had to go to a gender neutral bathroom with two men. I admit I am traditional but this museum doesn’t need to push political correctness.

Felicity Karn

Although some exhibits are outdated, they are in the process of updating a bunch of them. Overall had a blast and learned a lot with their interactive exhibits. Planetarium was also a ton of fun!

Алиса Котельникова

This is an amazing place. But even to watch zone 1 you need more than 3.5 hours. If possible, it is better to come here on weekdays. Less visitors on weekdays are there

damanvir singh

Hello, this is just a request to google to update the time of this place . It just went on its winter schedule. Please match your timing with the manitoba museum website. Hours of Operation Sep 9 to Dec 20 Tuesday to Friday: 10 am – 4 pm Saturday & Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Thanksgiving Day: 11 am – 5 pm Remembrance Day: 1 pm – 5 pm Mondays: Closed

Kyle Dixon

Really enjoyed my visit to the Manitoba Nature Museum. Wonderful Exhibits and the Animal Inside Out gallery was incredible. However theyre losing 2 stars for whitewashing Canadian History as it pertains to this nations shameful stain of how it treated its aboriginal persons in the past. Would recommend though..

Farley Jones

Planetarium was excellent, so happy we took our 8 year old twins there. They had a great time, and loved learning about the constellations. Not many in attendance unfortunately, but it did allow our "guide" to customize the show for the dozen of us or so that were watching. The Touch the Universe however was a little run down, and aside from the car building track, the kids lost interest rather quickly. It hasn't changed much in 30 years sadly, and could certainly use some updating. Lots of potential here overall, probably just needs some seed funding to revitalize it!

Daniel Boyer

Great museum depicting the history of man and animals with loads of activities downstairs. The exhibits are well laid out with lots to see and do. From time to time there are special exhibits such as dinosaurs.

Julie Stephens

The events and exhibits are exceptional. Takes you back in time to where ever it is they are you showing you.

Hammad Harmer

I had not visited for many years so it was a pleasure to go again...the impressive Nonsuch which we learned was constructed and then the museum built around it. The exhibit of the Manitobe 1919 Strike commemorates the 100th anniverary...so glad we happened to be visiting to see this exhibit. Learned lots even though I thought I knew about this historical event. We just enjoyed a great afternoon with our family at the museum. Recent upgrades and a new 1919 section make this remarkable. Our grandchildren loved the Science section. This is our second trip back and I look forward to our return. Don't miss out on this special place in our city.

Karen S

Went today as it was a cold day outside and mainly to view to the Nonsuch ships hold. It's only available for viewing for a very short time. The wait was terrible. The museum it's very interesting.

Jared Ginter

Great place unfettered construction new exhibit very good and well done lots of information due to covid some areas closed but very worth the donation yo keep this place going!

Tyler Parsons

Always a great visit! The kids love it and I always get to read or learn something new.

David Martens

I love exploring the museum but with the construction going on the place was turned into a maze. Was slightly disappointed because there was no access to the ship and quite a bit of detouring to access all the available sections of the museum.

Chris Graham

The historic ship that you can board, along with the recreation of a slice of port area to explore, is an effective high point. The attached science center / planetarium can add up to a whirlwind day, but if you want it to be educational, pace yourself. The upstairs museum itself is a lot to absorb in one trip.

Ian Smith

The Nonsuch has been refurbished and looks incredible. If you haven't been in a while I highly recommend a visit to the Manitoba Museum

Jon Kulesza

Grew up going, loved it then. Only after going to other museums did I truly have an appreciation for it It's a unique place with plenty to set it apart from an everyday museum. Plus they have a ship. Indoors.

Valerie Marr

First time to any museum and had a great time.

E Thompson

I had my son's 6th birthday party at the science gallery and it was amazing! The staff for booking and on site were prompt, organized and friendly. They were very accommodating and I would suggest it to anyone. The boys were so busy and engaged the entire time they were in the science gallery. There were a lot of varied activities for them to do. The space for eating and opening presents was good too, nothing supper fancy, but I didnt have to put up the streamers and balloons. They even did the goody bags!

Tara Devlin (Tara D)

We used to have a family membership to the MB museum and that was a far better value. All in all, the price is high and they have had some of the same stuff for 25+ years. My 5 year old get bored quickly (we went to the science gallery).

Bill Burns

Well done regional museum. Exhibits are professional. Best were a complete replica ship and Hudson Bay Company room (which also featured a boat). Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Edith nielsen

A always a great place to go love it love buying the year pass always great prices in the spring break thanks a lot

Dan Kennedy

Really good museum for all ages.. got there when it opened at 11 and had to leave at 5 pm . We didnt get a chance to see 2/3 of the place.. lots of history and artifacts .. if i get back to Winnipeg i will be back here .

Chance Henderson

The family membership is an amazing deal if you plan on traveling as they have a reciprocal agreement with over 24 other museums. You can easily spend a whole day here.

Jeff Shaddock

New design looks really nice - well done Manitoba Museum

Heather Allen

If you have kids, this place is a godsend in winter. For a membership, you get admission to the whole museum, the Planetarium, and Touch the Universe. Our kids will happily spend a -40 winter day running around, picking out their favorite trilobite fossil and playing Pirates on the Nonsuch. Parking is very annoying though.

Brittany Ross

Great museum, tons of stuff to check out. The family membership is totally worth it. We go often. Easily accessible by bus. The kids love the science gallery. Kevin in the planetarium is always a delight with his marvellous mustache and lovely personality. And we can't forget about the upstairs galleries. Lots to see and learn about here. The Nonsuch and the little 1920's town aren't to be missed.

David G

Great learning experience and nice to see some new exhibits

Charles Mattina

Very reasonable price to get in. Some of the exhibits are VERY old, but still informative. My favorite part was fur trade section. They do not allow water in, and i didn't see any of the fountains i was told were in there. Was parched by the time i got out.

David Jones

Excellent place to nring a family. Lots to see and do - the museum itself, hands on atea for the kids and the planetarium. Only complaint is it is quite pricey.

Mario Keeper

I have been going there 40 years and the Norwich I would sit and play in the sea side village, I once was in a place there and got lost in time , I didn't realize that I had been in there so long , a security guard came and asked if I was alright but I was having so much fun in my mind. A wonderful place , I just wish they could get a bigger budget, to get more exhibitions.

Candace Kostusik

Love, love love!! Great place to go with kids

Dumitru Lungu

Very nice, recommend the ship and the planetarium.

Nikita Fedorov

Great place to visit constantly. Family membership's worth absolutely: main exposition gives new knowledge each visit, planetarium runs new programs periodically, science gallery is always attractive to kids.

Stephanie Nicole

The museum itself was great, what we did NOT care for was for every different room you must pay to see each part of it, there is just no flat rate you pay and get to enjoy the entire museum. It's a rip off

Amber G.

Love this place. It currently is slightly limited due to COVID however still lovely and amazing to see!

Candace Peck

I took my grandson to the Dino exhibit and the Science Gallery. We liked the Dino's but were stunned by the staff at the car racing display. Two guys stood there and talked, ignoring all the kids. This went on for more than 10 minutes. My grandson had many questions about the cars, but they ignored him. Very disappointing.

Reten Latton

This is a rich and rewarding museum that communicates its messages well. The exhibits comprise Manitoba through the ages using a straightforward, well thought out time line approach. You glance at the province through its fossils, dinosaurs, original people culture, the arrival of the French and Hudson Bay Company. At each point of historical emphasis the museum provides context, details, science where appropriate. And all is explained in clear and readily understandable prose and thoughtfully selected images. The most notable exhibit must be the full size replica of Nonesuch, Hudson Bay Company’s first ship. Nonesuch is beautifully displayed in a small port where you can climb onboard and up into the small shops in the village. We appreciated virtually all of the museum’s exhibits, however. Visiting the Manitoba Museum is a terrific outing.

MrBudokai1

Having a free entrance day is a excellent way for local government to give back to the regular member off the public . With so many exhibits to see and read about there is no way that one visit can encompass the amount of information available. Maybe 3-4 unrushed visits would give you the time needed to see and appreciate it more .Parking is plentiful and we have never had a problem.

Donna

Great place to explore...but just not now covid wrecked our visit ...couldn't do much

Ashley Ann

Great for a family or an interesting date night. Perfect place to learn and see interesting things. So glad I went

Joe St Cyr

In my opinion they should have taken the time to update their galleries with the Covid closures. They have failed to reach out and inspire a younger generation. It's still almost the same place it was when I was a kid except the new Prairies Gallery. Kids today don't want to go and look at artifacts behind glass enclosures they want to interact with the displays. The Walking with Dinosaurs exhibit that visited in 2020 is a perfect example!

Ciaran Brooks

Visited here primarily for the Body Worlds exhibition, but had a voucher from the Travel Manitoba Centre so decided to visit all of the areas of the museum. The Body Worlds exhibit was very interesting and well presented. The general natural history section was rather dated. The strike 1919 exhibit was interesting. The science museum was again a little dated but interesting nevertheless. The CapCom show in the planetarium was good. Overall it represented decent value for money.

Cori Swenarchuk

Was here as a child on school field trips 40 years ago! Some of it is still the same but I like the nostalgia. Recently did some refurbishing of the "Nonsuch" Still like the Planetarium too.

Allan donald

Very interesting place to go. Had a hockey exhibit while I was there, do even more Canadian than usual. I really liked seeing how the rock and all the minerals we have in Canada were. It also has a setup of what the ice age did, boreal forest, and a lot about coal from burnt trees and such that was pretty neat to see. Other than that there's dinosaurs first persons, Inuit, stuff about the nonsuch what old Manitoba would have looked like fur trading business and a ton more definitely worth it to see for children especially

Cal Dyck

For a smaller city museum, this is a great place to learn about mid-Canadian prarie culture and northern provincial Canadian history. Worth it. Aaannnd...I got married on the Nonsuch. That was neat!

Rick Harrison

This museum does an excellent job of telling the story of Winnipeg and Manitoba, from pre-colonial times to modern day. I try to take people that have not yet bothered to check it out whenever I can.

Boris Sh

Museum offers guest exhibitions along with permanent ones. I think the best part is the science area, though not all the exhibits there are in 100% working condition. The real scale ship is also very impressive. I think you should have 3 hours to visit the museum, otherwise you won't enjoy the visit.

Nicholas Avellaneda

Great museum, fun place to spend a day learning about Manitoba's history. Layout is a bit of a maze and I got lost a couple of times, still a fun experience. They also have a great planetarium with interesting guided shows.

Fabián Martínez

It has tons of things to see for people all ages. The nonesuch worth the visit, you cam go inside and they told me some times the open the basement. I'll be back to bring my little ones. The planetarium has many functions during the day. And is a science area beside the planetarium, is not big but seems to be interesting for kids.

Gurpreet Singh

It’s nice place to learn a lot about history and mankind, various artifacts and information about evolution of life and various organisms. Planetarium is great and has an actual ship inside the museum.

Andrew Osachuk

Saw the Rush laser show at the planet-arium. It was pretty reasonably priced for an hour of entertainment My group of 9 easily made up more than half of the attendance so it was easy to find a seat. Was a good show. Would have been a great show on acid. Would do again.

Mark Doctoroff

A very informative Museum. The Museum's predecessors date back almost 140 years! The Museum's main thrusts include-- the Science hall, a Planetarium and the natural and human heritage of Manitoba. It is the largest museum in Manitoba. The History of Manitoba is closely associated with the Hudson's Bay Company's long and storied exploratory, exploitative and expansive activities dating back to 1668. The Museum was the first Canadian Museum to display marine life as it existed 450 million years ago! The whole family- including kids- will enjoy a most memorable visit. I hope that this Review was helpful.

Adam T

Kids had a good time. I still remember some exhibits from my childhood, was cool seeing the kids enjoy it now also. The newly revamped Nonsuch was a hit!

Mike Heinrichs

This is a truly great place. But it hasn't been updated in what feels like 20 years. Still a great place to learn and play for the kids

Olya B

Very disappointed about family sleepover inaccessibility. Why advertise it on the website if it's impossible to register for the event. In addition my husband called and a person on the other side provided a very misleading information, as a result our 5 year old son was so upset and cried for a long time because he could not go. So so cruel! I guess that's just for "insiders", or at least that was an impression .

RC

The museum has had the same displays since it opened 51 years ago. The admission prices have expensively increased over the years too. The planetarium astronomy shows and other fun laser light types of shows are the best thing to see and do here. Unlike other museums across Canada & the US, there are no food consessions/canteens or cafés open in the building for adults/children/families/grand parents/friends who go there. Bring snacks or eat before you go.

Jeff Murrison

Love this place! Kids always love playing on the Nonsuch and I always learn something new every visit. Excellent and friendly staff as well!

Warren Paul

We enjoyed the museum. Much bigger than we thought! Expect to spend the whole day. Several food choices within a 15 minute walk.

Melanie Church

Beautiful displays with impressive detail. Spent 4 hours admiring the exhibits and only left because they were closing. Loved it!

Peter

It's a little pricey to see everything as the science area is not overly exciting. But on a cold day it is a good place to take the children and learn some history.

Hannah Cormie

Very happy with this place. I take my toddler and preschooler and they are constantly learning once we step through the doors. I highly recommend a membership. It gives us one more place to go in the cold winter months (last year went to paid indoor play grounds a lot) and the membership paid for itself in 3 or less visits.

Serena Pawluk

We really enjoyed our time here, especially the ship and the HBC exhibit.

Anton Perounov

Well organized and interesting place to visit. Variety of exhibitions is quiet impressive

Sue Boyce

Have enjoyed the museum, planetarium & exhibits since it's opening. Never a disappointment & always a joy to attend. With first time visitors. Definitely my favourite museum in the city.

Gin BooBoo

So much to see! Very interactive! Spent 3 hours here; could have spent 3 more. Incredible!

MP A.

It has been a long time since I visited Winnipeg and went to the planetarium. It was a wonderful experience. The presentation was interesting and informative and the added humour sometimes added to the experience. The staff was personable and friendly. Parking around the site is limited but the washrooms were clean. To make it even better the added attraction "Inside Out" was another pleasant and informative exhibit. It displayed what animals look like from the skeleton, to the organs, blood vessels and nervous systems. All was very educational. The only downside was the gift shop was overpriced.

Darryl Zuend

Actually really impressed! Some of the displays are obviously old so I question the info shared by them. But as a whole, excellent place! I suggest a face lift to these 60s or 70s displays!

Sameer Ahmed

Lovely place with many different galleries. Each one has unique collection of items to look into. Would be interested to go there again and explore more.

Jason Miller

Busy when we were there but the staff were quick to answer any questions and the exhibits were expertly curated. We had an amazing time taking in all the history of the province and our country. The special exhibits were also well worth the price of admission.

ANITA VERNAUS

I always love a good stroll through the Museum. The upgrades are coming along nicely. Cant wait to see all the new changes.

P Pahl

An excellent museum. Very $$, though, at $17/adult, although a military discount paid for one of our tickets. Parking is astronomically expensive nearby, at over $3/hour and you have to decide how long exactly you'll be. The museum is amazing, though!

Steph Bardsley

Great place to spend with the kids, learning about the history of the world, and Manitoba. The science gallery and planetarium are also awesome. Many hours of fun to be had.

Megan Brown

Had a great time here. The exhibits were well thought out and very interesting. Much bigger than I thought it was going to be. There is no cafe or anywhere to get snacks, make sure you bring stuff with you especially if going with kids.

Sabrina Awad

We went to see Animal Inside Out Exhibit- an advert at the airport is how we discovered it. It was a good exhibition- similar to that of the one with the human bodies. The museum galleries were wonderful- I really did enjoy the Strike 1919: Divided City exhibit. Commemoration to the 100 years of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. Overall, the museum is worth the time to visit.

Bernie Lloyd

Great family time at the museum. Something for everyone to see. Grand kids loved the Rock, paper, Fossil activities and the dinosaurs. Fun thing to do on a chilly spring day.

Michael Franklin

The Nonsuch ship is such a great exhibit that really brings something special and different to the whole museum. It's great to purchase a membership too, because it actually gives free entry to a number of other museums and science centres across the country.

Sean McGillivray

Have a soft spot for the Manitoba Museum. Fond memories from my childhood. Museum Gallery is incredible, loving the chance to explore through my son's eyes and watch a toddler happily exploring this amazing place. Science Gallery (touch the universe) is in desperate need of updating and needs to bring back some of the exploratory opportunities, such as musical instruments, robotics, etc...

Paul D Stewart

1919 General Strike tour was really good. Our tour guide Nancy was very knowledgeable and provided good background context to this famous event in local history. 40 min walk through period accurate shops and offices bring the time and story to life.

Rowdy Old Man OZZY Osadchuk

Always a Great place to visit. New exhibit Very interesting, a must see.

Kimberley Ann

Great family environment, friendly, out going staff ????

Nancy Friesen

I thought this museum was amazing. The are and architecture in the exhibits was great. They begas at water covered Manitoba and brought us up to speed from then on. The replica ship is a must see!

Tony Hawkins

I've always loved the museum and having the opportunity to introduce it to my son made me enjoy it even more. He's only two but he loved seeing the Nonsuch, playing in the Science Gallery (especially the electric racecars), and the Planetarium. Membership is a great deal and we'll be spending a lot of time there this year.

Sindy Grace Almeida Fierro

We spent a lot of time loking for a parking spot, then, it was to expensive, in bad condition. The museon was very disapointed, I gave 2 stars intead of one, because of the moving dinosaurs, I think they charge too much fornwhat they offer, plus I had to buy tickets for other area that I did not want to visit, which was even more disappointed. I will no come back there.

MrRazor99

Nice clean museum! Saw The moving dinosaur exhibit, nice to see good for kids but I think that it could have been bigger for adults. The museum itself is big especially if you look at all the exhibits and read the signs. A person could easily spend all day here, or a good portion of one.