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aceartinc W aceartinc. is an artist-run centre dedicated to the development, exhibition and dissemination of contemporary art by cultural producers. It has been providing an exploration of ideas and materials of contemporary art facilitated through exhibition, events, writing and dialogue for more than 30 years. Open Tuesday to Saturday. 206 Princess Street Tel: 204.944.9763 aceart.org Birchwood Art Gallery W The Birchwood Art Gallery specializes in a wide selection of fine art by emerging and established Canadian and international artists, as well as conservation custom framing. Open Monday to Saturday. 1068 Pembina Highway Tel: 204.888.5840 | 1.800.822.5840 Bishop Velychkovsky National Martyr's Shrine W The shrine illustrates the courageous life of a modern Christian martyr, having suffered severe torture during the soviet regime in Ukraine, through museum artifacts, panels and multi-media presentations. He died in Winnipeg in 1973 and rests in a beautifully designed shrine, the second martyr's shrine in Canada. Open Tuesday to Saturday. St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Avenue Tel: 204.338.7321 bvmartyrshrine.com C2 Centre for Craft The C2 Centre for Craft, home to the Manitoba Craft Council (MCC) and the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (MCML), is your destination for craft. The Shirley Richardson Craft Gallery features curated exhibitions that alternate between fine contemporary and historical craft. View exhibits in the Heritage Gallery, showcasing the MCML collection of 10,000+ items. The gallery shop features the highest quality work by Manitoba craft artists. You can also try hands-on craft in the Ethel Harrison Makers Corner and browse the Gladys Chown Memorial Library of 4,000+ resources. Open Wednesday to Saturday. 1-329 Cumberland Avenue Tel: 204.615.3951 c2centreforcraft.ca Canadian Museum for Human Rights W Experience powerful stories of past and present at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the world's first museum dedicated to ALL human rights. Through innovative approaches to storytelling, the museum invites you to explore and reflect on rights in Canada and internationally through 12 galleries. The entire experience is centred around the idea that respect and understanding of peoples' respective rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. Inclusive design ensures that the building and its content are accessible for all ages and abilities. Bilingual exhibits and programming mean visits can be experienced in either of Canada's official languages. For current hours, visit the website. 85 Israel Asper Way Tel: 204.289.2000 | Toll free: 1.877.877.6037 humanrights.ca cre8ery gallery & studio cre8ery hosts exhibitions of local art created by emerging and established artists, both from Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. New works of art arrive each week and the gallery sells jewellery, ceramics, sculptures, leather works, paintings, drawings, illustrations and craft-based wall hangings. Open Tuesday to Saturday. 2nd floor-125 Adelaide Street Tel: 204.944.0809 cre8ery.com Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre Be immersed in the world of 1895 by exploring the home built for Sir Hugh John Macdonald and visiting the heritage garden. The Queen Anne Revival-style home has been lavishly restored to reflect the late-Victorian era. Open Wednesday to Sunday. 61 Carlton Street Tel: 204.943.2835 friendsofdalnavert.ca Exchange District National Historic Site W Established in the early 20th century, Winnipeg's original centre of commerce features North America's largest and best-preserved collection of heritage buildings. The architecture provides a stunning backdrop for Winnipeg's thriving arts community, one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants, and innovative businesses. Old Market Square hosts a variety of events, festivals and outdoor activities. Tel: 204.942.6716 exchangedistrict.org MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & HISTORIC SITES 47 tourismwinnipeg.com