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2019 Visitors Guide

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URBAN SHAMAN CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ART The gallery is a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. New programming and presentations of Indigenous art have resulted in increased exposure and the expansion of activities. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 203-290 McDermot Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.942.2674 Email: info@urbanshaman.org urbanshaman.org WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY W Monthly exhibits showcase more than 130 of the best Manitoba artists in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, print-making, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, glass, and photography. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 186 Provencher Boulevard – St. Boniface Tel: 204.477.5249 Email: bemorton@mymts.net waynearthurgallery.com WINNIPEG ART GALLERY (WAG) W One of Canada's leading art museums houses the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, and extensive collections of fine art, decorative art, and photography. Exhibitions of local, national, and international art; innovative education programs; and the stunning rooftop sculpture garden contribute to Manitoba's visual arts heritage. The Gallery Shop and its satellite location at The Forks carry one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces by Manitoban and Canadian artists. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday until 9 p.m. 300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown Tel: 204.786.6641 Email: info@wag.ca wag.ca WINNIPEG POLICE MUSEUM W The Winnipeg Police Museum features displays and artifacts relating to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force dating from its beginning in 1874 to the present. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 245 Smith Street – Downtown Tel: 204.986.3976 Email: wps-museum@winnipeg.ca winnipeg.ca/police/museum WINNIPEG RAILWAY MUSEUM The Winnipeg Railway Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Manitoba's railway history. See the Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive on the Prairies; maintenance equipment; artifacts; model layout and displays that depict the construction of the Hudson Bay Railway; the struggle of women to enter the railroad industry and much more. Call for hours. Located upstairs on tracks one and two, Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main Street – Downtown Tel: 204.942.4632 Email: wpgrail@mts.net wpgrailwaymuseum.com WOODLANDS GALLERY W Woodlands Gallery represents an engaging selection of contemporary works by emerging and established Canadian artists. In addition to original paintings, the gallery offers hand-made jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, and mono-prints. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 535 Academy Road – River Heights Tel: 204.947.0700 Email: info@woodlandsgallery.com woodlandsgallery.com Winnipeg Art Gallery: Leif Norman Winnipeg Railway Museum 54 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE WINNIPEG

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