MANITOBA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY ROSS HOUSE
MUSEUM
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Catch a glimpse into the operation of the
first post office in Western Canada, Métis
history and the 1850s homestead life of
the Ross family. The museum is one of
the last remaining examples of Red River
frame architecture in Winnipeg.
Open June to August, Wednesday to
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Joe Zuken Heritage Park, 140 Meade
Street North – Historic North Point
Douglas
Tel: 204.943.3958
Email: rosshouse@mhs.mb.ca
www.mhs.mb.ca
MANITOBA MUSEUM
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Manitoba Museum is an award-winning
heritage and edutainment centre that
provides a journey through Manitoba's
past, present, and future; a planetarium
and science centre. Winner of the Michelin
Green Guide's top award–designated
"Worth the Trip," the museum also
features an ever-changing variety of
specialty exhibits.
Open late May to Labour Day, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily; September to late-May,
Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
190 Rupert Avenue – Exchange District
Tel: 204.956.2830 | 204.943.3139
(recorded information)
Email: info@manitobamuseum.ca
www.manitobamuseum.ca
On Site at the
Manitoba Museum
MUSEUM GALLERIES
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Climb aboard the Nonsuch, a replica of a
full-size 17th-century ship; go to a 1920s
silent picture show; listen to a fire crackle;
join a bison hunt; follow the migration of
the caribou and much more as you explore
the dramatic walk-through settings of its
nine galleries.
PLANETARIUM
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The exploration of space is the greatest
journey humanity has ever undertaken.
"Astronaut," narrated by Ewan McGregor
(Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars
prequels) is the next best thing to being
there. Also includes a live segment on
the current night sky and special shows
for families with young children. Call for
show times.
SCIENCE GALLERY
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Interactive exhibits encourage learning
and discovery. See a full-sized rocket, build
and test drive your own race car, touch
a meteorite, interact with a tornado and
explore Lake Winnipeg in an award-
winning simulator.
MANITOBA SPORTS HALL
OF FAME
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Walk through time and see artifacts and
memories of the province's rich sport
history and achievements including the
AVCO Cup and Clara Hughes' bike from
the 1996 Olympics. Be inspired by our
province's sport heroes.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue
– Exchange District
Tel: 204.925.5936
Email: halloffame@sportmanitoba.ca
www.manitobahalloffame.ca
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