Historical Museum
of St. James-Assiniboia
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See history up close in the two-storey, 1856 Red River
frame house owned by William Brown and then step next
door to visit the 1911 Municipal Hall building featuring
the history of St. James-Assiniboia. Finally, explore the
1890s Interpretive Centre with displays detailing pioneer
life. Experience live summer theatre for groups by
appointment or during Doors Open Winnipeg.
3180 Portage Avenue
Tel: 204.888.8706
stjamesmuseum.com
Ivan Franko Museum
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Ivan Franko was a 19th-century Ukrainian writer and
political activist. Oil paintings in the museum illustrate
highlights of his life; other artwork illustrate his literary
work. Also on display are colourful Ukrainian folk art
including musical instruments, tapestries, ceramics,
embroidery and wood carvings.
Open by appointment only.
200 McGregor Street
Tel: 204.589.4397
ult-wpg.ca/ivan-franko-museum/
Living Prairie Museum
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The Living Prairie Museum is a 30-acre (12-hectare) tall
grass prairie preserve and interpretive centre. Protected
in 1968, this preserve is home to more than 160 species
of prairie plants and a great array of prairie wildlife. Less
than one per cent of tall grass prairie remains in North
America. The Living Prairie Museum is one of the few
remaining fragments of this once vast ecosystem. Enjoy
self-guided trails, exhibits and seasonal family events.
2795 Ness Avenue
Tel: 204.832.0167
legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksopenspace/
livingprairie
Loch Gallery
Loch Gallery specializes in Canadian and European
artworks of significance and features the finest
contemporary Canadian artists, with an emphasis on
paintings and sculptures. Art services also include art
appraisals, art leasing and restoration.
Open by appointment only.
306 St. Mary's Road
Tel: 204.791.2239
lochgallery.com
Lower Fort Garry
National Historic Site
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Join costumed staff recreating life in the Red River
Valley! This storied site hosted the signing of the first of
the Numbered Treaties and served as a stronghold for
the Hudson's Bay Company. Mint your own coin with
the blacksmith, explore the governor's home at the Big
House or sit in an authentic birch bark dwelling and listen
to stories from Indigenous Elders.
Open May to September.
Main Street / Highway 9
Tel: 1.888.773.8888
parks.canada.ca/fortgarry
La Maison des artistes visuels
francophones
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This gallery promotes contemporary artworks in all
disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops and
artist residencies of the Francophone and French-
speaking communities. The galleries and sculpture
garden are open free of charge.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
219 Provencher Boulevard
Tel: 204.237.5964
maisondesartistes.mb.ca
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, photo courtesy of Parks Canada
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