Canadian Museum for Human Rights

The museum has 10 core galleries, spread across seven floors, which each focus on different aspects of human rights, from Indigenous perspectives and the evolution of human rights in Canada, to the history of genocide and notable figures who have contributed to the advance of human rights around the world. Multimedia presentations and interactive exhibits bring the subject matter to life, while guided tours are available to provide deeper insights into the museum’s exhibits and the broader context of human rights.

The museum’s distinctive building is an attraction in its own right and can be seen on most guided tours of Winnipeg.

• The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities—all galleries can be accessed via ramps, videos are captioned and interpreted via on-screen ASL and LSQ, and service animals are welcome.

• Visitors can borrow motorized mobility aids, wheelchairs, cane seats, and strollers at the coat check.

• There is a restaurant on the first floor, a coffee shop on the fifth floor, and a gift shop.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is located at the Forks, a historic meeting place where the Red and Assiniboine rivers converge and a modern-day bustling hub filled with shops and restaurants. From downtown Winnipeg it’s around a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive. Paid parking is available on Israel Asper Way, William Stephenson Way, and Waterfront Drive.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from morning until late afternoon. It closes on Mondays and national Canadian holidays, such as Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Remembrance Day. Admission is free on Sundays and on the Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

Designed by American architect Antoine Predock, the museum's architecture is embedded with human rights symbolism. The glass, rock, and steel building’s design represents a journey from darkness to light, reflecting the path towards human rights. Visitors are led on a journey upward toward the Tower of Hope, inside which a viewing platform provides panoramic views across Winnipeg.