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. 🧡

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the coolest wedding venue ever! As a wedding photographer, I've shot at some amazing places, but nothing compares to the stunning architecture and breathtaking views at this museum. The natural light pours into the space, making every shot look absolutely magical. And the staff are like wedding ninjas, making sure every detail is perfect and every guest is happy. They truly go above and beyond to ensure everyone has an amazing time. But what really sets the Canadian Museum for Human Rights apart is the feeling you get when you're there. It's hard to describe, but every bride and groom I've worked with have said the same thing - they feel like they're getting married in the coolest place ever. Maybe it's the modern design or the unique exhibits, but there's just something about this museum that makes it feel special. If you want a wedding venue that's not only beautiful but also unforgettable, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the perfect choice.

I have traveled to 63 countries and 9 provinces in Canada. I only had two days in Manitoba, and I visited this museum both days. The Human Rights Museum is the best museum we have in the country. It is super close to Esplanade Riel and The Forks Market, and just a kilometre away from the Art Gallery and Legislative Building. So the location is perfect too. I spent a total of five hours at this museum total. It costs $18 per ticket. So if you have to come here a second day, you'll pay $36. Definitely take your time here. Don't rush it. There isn't much else to do in Winnipeg, anyway. Note: It is closed on Mondays. I spent one extra day in Regina because of that and waited until Tuesday to travel to my next province on my cross Canada trip.

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.

A brilliant interactive museum focused on human rights, especially from the Canadian experience or history. It's a 8 floor museum with all floors accessible to persons of disabilities. It's rich in information and so captivating. Hint, plan to spend 4 hours when planning a visit.

Incredibly moving experience. The setup of the stories, the vignettes, and the interactive nature of the exhibits made for a great experience. The architecture and natural materials used throughout the spaces were calming and absolutely gorgeous. Worth the time and resulted in good dialogue with my family after our visit. Highly recommend lunch at the bistro as well.

The Museum of Human Rights has a very beautiful place and historical information of world famous people with a spectacular and large building with very good-natured staff who are responsible. Be sure to go to this museum and see that you will enjoy it very much

It’s beautiful building from outside, but I’d argue it’s even better from inside. Especially from the top. That said, we should keep in mind it’s the museum for human rights, and it has a very in-depth, interactive and immersive experience that teaches you a great deal about history. Highly recommended visit.

Great in so many elements. The message and purpose of educating people on human rights issues is very well done. The layout and quality of the exhibits enhances the learning experience with clear visual and auditory presentations. The building architecture is beyond describing as it is so unique and beautiful. The friendly staff were icing on the cake. Well done.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is an exceptional institution that offers a powerful and thought-provoking experience. The architecture is stunning, and the exhibits are well-curated, shedding light on various aspects of human rights issues. It provides a meaningful and educational journey, encouraging visitors to reflect on the importance of human rights in our world. A must-visit for anyone interested in this crucial topic.

Powerful and modern museum. A good place to go, learn, and reflect. I'd say save aside 5+ hours to go through the museum. 2 exhibits were being changed over and I still was there for quite a while. Many of the exhibits are interactive and can be listened to outloud or with headphones (blue tooth or jack). Also there are many exhibits that are built with accessibility in mind (as well as ramps/elevators and washrooms on each floor) so I'd check out all those features online before going.

Amazing experience. The architecture is phenomenal and the building is designed in such a way to be all part of the experience of what you are seeing and learning about human rights and the architecture helps in experiencing and feeling emotions relative to human rights. The exhibits are so informative, thought provoking, and some are extremely hard to swallow. The museum is so thought provoking. Everyone should have to experience this museum. The overall experience is so moving and emotional. Be prepared to grapple with the human experience. Again, such an awe inspiring and hopeful experience especially ending in the Israeli tower of hope. Again, everyone should experience this museum.

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

This is an outstanding museum, in terms of its architecture, exhibits, and people, and yet I find it overlooked beyond Winnipeg. It makes Winnipeg a must-visit city! It’s hard not to be awed by the museum’s architecture, both from afar and close-up. I didn’t see photos of the museum’s interior before my visit and I was so amazed by the criss-crossing, gently ascending and illuminated stair design and how that is woven into the museum visiting experience as you are taken from one exhibit to the next. And when I got to the atrium, my jaws just dropped. Overall, the museum is a great place for architecture photography! As an architecture enthusiast, I feel that if the same building is placed in cities such as New York, Barcelona or Singapore, it would have received a lot more well-deserved fanfare. However, I am glad it is situated in Winnipeg as it is a marvelous centrepiece of the city. The museum’s stunning architecture brings attention to its excellent and rich exhibits. There are several galleries, each with a different theme. I really liked the permanent exhibit that reflects on the experiences and discrimination felt by different groups of people in Canada. I felt that it should be an ever-growing exhibition as our values and the meaning of human rights continue to develop. The Holocaust exhibit is also impressive and sombre, and extremely timely. There are also a lot of interactive and multimedia elements to make the visit more engaging. For example, I really liked the area on the upper levels where visitors are invited to write and post notes on what human rights mean to them. Note that the exhibits are very dense and I felt that I only scratched the surface by viewing and reading, so I might try joining a guided tour during my next visit to learn more. A visit to the museum would be incomplete without checking out the observation area in the spiral, which is accessible by stairs and elevator. It has great views of the Forks, St Boniface and other parts of Winnipeg, so make sure you budget time for that. I also love how the museum has plenty of seating spaces, especially the reflection area and the cafe. If I were living in Winnipeg, I would purchase a membership in a heartbeat and visit these areas in the museum for quiet reading or studying. Last but not least, the museum staff I’ve encountered and spoken with were all really friendly, just like most other people I’ve met in Manitoba. The human aspect makes the visit stand out just that bit more.

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.

It's an eye-opening experience. I learned so much in just a short amount of time. My partner had been reluctant to come with me ("it sounds boring"), but even he was intrigued and wanted to stay longer once we were there. The booths and exhibits have a lot of variety, as well as really important information about history you might've never heard before. Aside from that, the museum has a really unique design and layout, making it a really memorable, unforgettable experience.

What a beautiful and amazing experience. The education is off the charts. Gorgeous building. Amazing and friendly staff

I was in Winnipeg for work and based on the recommendations of friends and colleagues I visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It was amazing and thought provoking. I felt a bit overwhelmed at times, but it was an enlightening experience. The building is beautiful and the exhibits are well done. I highly recommend. I only had 2.5 hours because of my schedule. That left me feeling bit rushed. I would recommend allowing minimum 3 hours. Your ticket is good for the day, so you can break up the visit which is a good option.

We love working with the event staff at the Canadian. Museum for Human Rights! The venue is amazing to hold events at and the staff incredible to work with. Super friendly and organized!! They make it easy for us to set-up our photo booths at the various events we are rented for!!

Worth visiting - we spent four hours learning our way through the seven floors of this unique and important museum. It leads one through darkness of man’s inhumanity to man and through the healing alabaster ramps, towards thought, hope, and light in the tower. Many displays, interactive stations, videos and art work share information. Guides are helpful - we especially appreciated Sarah 😀 Unfortunately we didn’t know there were not guided tours after summer hours although we intercepted many - so book one in advance - we didn’t know that. Also the cloud coffee shop is disappointing in that gluten free items listed were no longer an option and prices were high. Perhaps practice what is being presented and source local groups to run the shop and source local bakers, producers to rotate through.

A must if you are interested in Manitoba history. This museum is best enjoyed using a tour where the guide can share hos/her knowledge.

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.

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

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.

this museum is soooooooooooooo noice, i went here last year twice and it was incredible!!!!!!!!

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

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

an embarrassment to the world what a wast of money only meant to promote crimes by the rich affordable housing should have be built on this site

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

It's an intriguing space, but the walk is tricky. I feel like there is both too much info and not enough at the same time. I just think it feels disjointed as an exhibit, with no sense of cohesion in the narrative. If that was the goal, then it's spot on. I did like the Holodomor exhibit and the Ukrainian tribute. It's appreciated.

It's one of the most attractive and prominent landmarks of Winnipeg which is probably to a great extent the face of Winnipeg. The architecture of this place is mind blowing. Myself personally a great admirer of architecture this was a perfect architectural gem which i couldn't have missed. You can book the tickets in advance to visit the museum, the museum is divided into several floors each having a separate section . You can spend hours and hours inside the museum but you would still feel you didn't have the most of it. The show stopper is on the 8th floor the tower where you can see the panoramic view of the city. I wish I could see the sunset from the tower but unfortunately the sunset is Winnipeg summers is too late. I would highly recommend visiting this place. All lovers of architecture and history should visit and i am sure you'll be enlightened after returning back

This is the museum on the back of $10 bank notes. Well run museum with extremely courteous staff. Beautiful architecture and interior design. Teaches about very important history on human rights. Enough content for about 3-4 hours of visiting. This museum should be the pride of Winnipeg.

We went on a friday , it's free after 5 pm. There was no wait, but finding parking was a struggle as usual. The museum is beautiful, we unfortunately couldn't go to the top floor because there was a very long line. The staff is really nice and helpful.

I like to go to the museum. And we got some different types of museums in Winnipeg, Human Rights is the one I’m surprised about it. I couldn’t finished to read and see what they have in a day!! They have so many good things, history and something to learn and think in the museum! Knowledge is power, human rights will be a step to another higher level/place for us. We don’t talk about color, country, age… we care about what is human rights and how to do to make this world better. Learn from our history and do the right things. No matter who you are !!

Be prepared to do alot of walking. Very interesting museum. Lots of history. Exhibitions get smaller the higher you go up. Tower has pretty views. Indigenous people get in for free, which is pretty cool.

Evocative! Have been to dozens of museums across the world and this one will have you question yourself. I have short attention span and my wife is a reader so the different media types were perfect for us. The exhibits allowed us to get the broader construct while providing the personal stories. And the architecture of the building is amazing. And don’t miss the 8th floor for the views of Winnipeg.

A journey from darkness to light. This museum is incredible! You really need to have an eye for the interior and the design to truly appreciate the architecture that lies in and out of the building. From the alabaster ramps, to basalt rocks , to huge glass windows, the architecture is a timeless masterpiece! When you enter inside it's pretty dim and as you go up in each floor - it gets lighter and lighter, until you reach the tower of hope. Which lies at the very top of the building that overlooks the city and downtown Wpg. It's a wrap around that gives you panoramic 360 view of the forks. The exhibits within the museum are amazing with the story and history behind it - although you need to have an appreciation for history and the willingness to learn in order to truly understand each exhibit. It's very rich in history and so captivating. As you go throughout the museum you'd find a few things in each exhibits that allows you to interact with it. I should mention that there is a lot of walking since this place is MASSIVE. This museum is for everyone - though the target audience is intended for older folks and young children might be bored since the exhibits contains a lot of information that's intended for an older audience. This museum is mainly focused on HUMAN RIGHTS - especially coming from a Canadian point of view. It has 8 floors which are all wheelchair accessible & the atmosphere of the museum has a calming aura. This museum is powerful, modern, a place to go learn and reflect.

Absolutely stunning museum. The amount of history and didactic material makes the experience unique. The exhibits are quite well maintained, everything looks modern and it really enjoyed my experience there. It sets the proper atmosphere to reflect and learn from the errors of the past.

A good place to visit and stroll around. But if you plan to do an in-depth viewing, would take an entire day to go through all the information and floors. The view at the observation tower was amazing.

Step back in time. Amazing collections and exhibits. Staff ready to help if needed. Nice little souvenir shop. Covid-19 protocol and sanitizing areas readily available. Wheelchair accessible, just call ahead. Don't miss this historical site.

Knowledgeable staff and great place to check out in Winnipeg.

Nice museum on French-Canadian history and the oldest wooden building in Western Canada, as far as I know. 1844 or so, I believe. Many artifacts from different periods including a lot on Louis Riel who is buried nearby at the Cathedral, along with many of his family members. Staff is always helpful and there's a small store with books, souvenirs, etc.

This is the oldest building in Winnipeg and the first hospital in Western Canada. Anyone interested in history should visit this place.

Admission was only $7 and it's a great old building to tour. If you take your time and read all the historical placards you'll learn gads and gads about the history of the Metis in Canada, much of it not casting a favourable light on the Canadian government. I loved learning about the Grey Nuns as well, those women were a force to be reckoned with.

Love exploring the history of my region. This place is excellent for that.

Visited the Museum during the Doors Open Winnipeg. Tour guide was great, and learned a lot about the history of the building itself, additional to the items inside.

The oldest building in Winnipeg. It is beautiful. You've got to see it!

Love the childhood memories it brought back.

Knowledgeable staff.

(Translated by Google) Lots of nice exhibits, the staff is very friendly! Lots of beautiful exhibits and the staff are great! (Original) Lots of nice exhibits, the staff is very friendly! Beaucoup de belles expositions et le personnel est super!

Nice lots of history and it free,grey nuns and metis history

Loads of information on Louis Riel

Fantastic I learnt alot great tour guides.

(Translated by Google) Many artifact in this historic place. (Original) Beaucoup d'artéfact dans ce lieu historique.

Small but filled with history. Go with time and open to learn!!! You’ll have to read a lot!!

Tells the story of an important period of our history.

Excellent telling of Manitoba history!

Good

(Translated by Google) Interesting to see how people lived from that time. (Original) Intéressant de voir comment vivaient les gens de ce temps là.

(Translated by Google) Bilingual. Thank you and congratulations! (Original) Bilingue. Merci et bravo !

(Translated by Google) Great ! (Original) Super !

Amazing destination if you wanna learn about Manitoba and Western Canada. Very good price.

They sell good books here

Rich, historical significance. I think it may be Winnipeg's oldest building.

Very interesting museum that provides a great history lesson on the Metis people, Louis Riel and the Grey Nuns.

(Translated by Google) You must visit this museum to understand the francophone presence in western Canada. (Original) Vous devez visiter ce musée pour comprendre la presence francophone dans l"ouest canadien.

Nice collection of items giving peak into manitoba history. Friendly staff, activities for kids as well during summer.

Wonderful place to learn about the past of Winnpeg

This was a very nice museum that provided a good history of the Convent beginnings and the pioneers who founded it. We really enjoyed the section on Louis Riel. Parking is somewhat difficult to find since the museum itself does not have any that we could see (we parked on a side street), but that was my only real issue.

A great museum! Lots to learn and very close to the Forks!

If you like history, nice museum

Wow

Great historic museum & dedicated staff - Defintly worth the visit

Been here twice. Great connection to the past that we should keep trying to preserve. Super friendly staff.

Great heritage learning for all

Wonderful violinist

Great spot to step back in time.

Visiting this museum has been a rewarding experience through the cultural discovery of the Aboriginal and Métis community... it's fascinating!

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótimo

Full of heritage and interesting artifacts! It is difficult to see the place, from the outside, in a later hours. The sign out front is not very visible, but all in all, a fantastic adventure on the history of the city and community.

derek longmuir👍

An excellent place to know.Métis history

The museum is like not like other museums and very nook and cubicle has a story. You need lots of time and prepare to be emotionally drained after a visit of 3 to 4 hours. Second time around was better as I did not feel as overwhelmed to try and absorb all that the information that is out there.

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!

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.

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!!

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.

Cheese kake

Very Tall 8 Levels

Must see place

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.

I would like to bring my children next time..... my only concern is will you be showing all of it or only the ones you want to include based on what groups are visiting.......

Nice place

I go to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at least once a year. Usually taking someone new to it. I am always in awe and always take a new perspective home. Highly recommend whether you are a local or a visitor.

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

Excellent

This was a great destination for all members of our family from ages 10-50! Interactive exhibits, history lessons, powerful pictures - this museum has it all!

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

The building itself is beautiful. The architecture is stunning and would make for an incredible event space. However, the galleries themselves are lacking in organization and thoughtful curation. The space feels very empty for the size and the exhibits were quite shallow.

This was the most amazing political, humanitarian, and aesthetic experiences of my life. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Covid rules made for no interactive videos and that kinda sucked other than that it was as dismal as expected

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.

If you have not taken the opportunity to visit the museum, you really need too. I had a business meeting there and they did a fabulous job and we went on a tour after the meeting. It really wasn’t enough time so I will be going back to enjoy the museum again with at least a couple more hours to enjoy and read all of the information. The design and flow of the museum was planned out amazingly well to allow for history to unfold infront if you!

This museum is a must when you come to Winnipeg.

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

You have to visit here. This is a must see.

A great voyage through the human right history...

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

Fantastic visit. Informed and courteous staff and much to learn.

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

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

Great lessons to learn about our (collective) past. Definitely parallels to be drawn to what's going on today.

Educational on about Human Rights Very informative, well put out on documentaries!

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.

Interesting and Educative. So much to take in

It's ok nice and cool

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

8 floors that showcase major incidences in major human rights moments in history. The visiting exhibit was unabailable due to COVID-19

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

Great place to visit,especially with children,to know about what is our human rights and how to get it

A lot of walking and reading, on the bad things people did (and still do), focusing on the steps taken by Canada and the UN to try and improve things. Its interesting, and the architecture of the building is not bad. Definitely not a place for children under 12, who will get bored quickly. Friday after 5 pm is free and its open to 9.

It is an interesting building. It is designed to go from darkness up into the light (to show hope and enlightenment) and a lot of it is made up of translucent alabaster. The architecture is very unique and one may call it stunning if it wasn't so hard and exhausting to climb into the light to the top. Thankfully there is an elevator. Architecture aside, it is pretty sparse on exhibits and there is a lot of tv screens. So you are paying for videos that you could watch on YouTube for free. The food in the restaurant was meh. The whole thing reminded me of a nuclear bunker with no windows and a severe lack of natural light. Not sure what they are trying to protect from UV light, since as mentioned before there were very few actual exhibits.

In this museum you see much things that gives you an impression what's human rights means and do to people. I Hope that Winnepeg in her town also gives on her citizens :(

Beautiful building, architecture. The displays are digital and good for the younger generation. A place to ponder human rights. If there is one thing I would have liked, as part of the older generation and a reader, would have liked more reading material, pictures on the walls, memorabilia. It's all positive, well worth the visit and its the younger generation who will have to continue to uphold and protect our human rights so this digital world is perfect. Highly recommend. Looking forward to more displays of our world history.

Beautiful architecture, well put together exhibits. They had a great interactive exhibit about unconscious bias. Maybe the very best thing was 5he very passionate docents. It was amazing how willing they were to explain exhibits and bring them to life. A definite must see!

It's an all day experience. We appreciated that there are spaces on most floors intended for time out to reflect on all that is being shared in the displays. Staff are friendly and available on all floors. The whole place is available for all abilities. There is SO SO much to absorb. It was very educational, and is a beautiful space too.

On my overnight stay in Winnipeg I was looking for something to do in the afternoon. This was it, and an excellent choice it was too. A majestic building, with a protest outside against the regime in Iran. The content inside was very engaging, with some aspects difficult to believe. I highly recommend this museum for a visit.

This is the best representation of human rights I have seen so far. It almost takes you on a journey across history and centuries. There are multiple floors and the way in which the information is presented is wonderful. Many things you would probably know about but so many things that you would be clueless of. It’s 100% worth a visit. Parking is not an issue. Its plentiful and free.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was a powerful and well laid out exhibit. Each room had a dedicated person to help navigate and provide additional information. The information on the main displays was plain (in a good way) so it would be accessible to people from different age ranges and backgrounds. It also had several languages available to choose from. More in-depth information could be found on terminals all through the museum. The building itself was a beautiful universal design. My husband and I walked the whole thing bottom to top, even reaching the top of the tower. It was a lot bigger than we expected so budget at least a few hours if you’re someone like me who reads everything.

I had the opportunity to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on many occasions as a wedding photographer. I've had nothing but great experiences with staff booking the museum for photos and also would like to give a special shout out to Barrie our tour guide who is always giving us such an excellent experience on site. He has the best suggestions for photo spots in the museum which resulted in the beautiful photos you can see down below. Overall, I would highly recommend the Canadian Human Rights Museum as not just spot for photos, but a venue in general for any event/wedding!

Very well put together exhibits. Don't expect to come out feeling good about the human race,but we need to know this stuff to move on. The building is amazing would recommend going to the vet top for the views.

Great museum to spend a few hours and learn about the history of human rights and their violations around the world. Great videos and exhibits. Not busy so you can thoroughly enjoy and read the information in the exhibits. Has elevator access to the top of the tower which has a nice of the city.

First off, the interior architecture of this building is absolutely stunning and even without the added context of all the musuem content, just walking through the various levels and experiencing the thought and detail put into this design is powerful. The "main" route through the building does require a decent amount of walking up ramps, so it is not the most accessible. There are elevators, but they definitely don't provide the same experience as traveling up through the series of ramps. In terms of the exhibits, I think they are well-paced, and no one floor is too packed with information as to be overwhelming. For the admission price, I definitely think it's a worthwhile experience as you could definitely spend a considerable amount of time here if you go through each display in depth. All staff were very friendly and helpful, and there was a free bag/coat check, which is useful as carrying heavy bags through the floors would hinder the enjoyability. Paid parking is available just across from the group entrance area, which is a short walk from the main entrance. Price was $1/hour, so it was very reasonable. I gave four stars instead of five just based solely on the content of the museum, as I was hoping it would be a little more in-depth, and discuss the reasoning and psychology behind human rights violations, as well as provide information towards tangible steps viewers can take to support causes they find important. Some have criticized the focus on largely Western-centric historical human rights abuses, and after seeing the museum for myself, I do think that is a fair point. There is a focus in the musuem on contemporary Indigenous rights movements in Canada, but honestly the coverage of the past atrocities of white settlers in and around the America's was not nearly as comprehensive as it could have been. It is absolutely still worth visiting, but if you are coming at it from an academic background in the human rights fields, prepare to feel as though the information being presented is a rather incomplete picture.

Great architecture. This place is a textbook example of accessibility and inclusivity. Do mind that this is a reading heavy museum and a few video presentations areas with seating. I went during the school year so there was a few school groups, which made it a bit weird to hear kids and teachers talking loudly while reading about genocide and oppression... The view at the top of the tower was fun, but not super photo friendly given the structure and your distance to the windows.

My second trip to the Museum but my wife's first. I've been to scores of museums and this is among the best. Perhaps the best. I made a 300 mile detour so my wife could experience what I had. It was worth the time and mileage.

This is an absolute must-visit for Winnipeg! The museum is informative, atmospheric, and very contemplative. It offers great information and insight to human tragedies and struggles. It is very accessible for people with wheelchairs, strollers and other mobility issues as there are no stairs and just ramps. All the information is in English, French, ASL and FSL, so it is super inclusive! The washrooms are also gender-neutral. It definitely has the vibe that it was built with care and vibes and has the idea of human rights in its heart. It also has a tower at the top that gives an amazing view of the downtown core!