Welcome - Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change
Open until September 2024 — Ground‐breaking and history‐making moments when music made a difference.
![A mic is at the center of a multi-coloured star. The background has a colourful star and blue and green mountaineous shapes. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D768%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D432%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.49%2C0.29%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.12%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-06/BTB_Hero-Images_Mic_1_smaller.jpg?itok=ESVFXfqJ)
Talking to Kids about the Israeli‐Palestinian Conflict
A guide intended to provide resources that focus on strategies, plans and ideas when talking to children about war and conflict.
![The covers of seven books in English and in French.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.42%2C0.63%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.02%2C0.35%2C0.87%2C0.95%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-05/g240092.jpg?itok=UldV9ZmG)
Indigenous history and human rights
Discover the stories of Indigenous people and communities. Learn about Canada's history of colonialism and genocide. Reflect on how we can collectively work towards reconciliation.
![A carved wooden box, showing the carved face of a person with a painted red hand over their mouth.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2021-05/carved-face.jpg?itok=R16meUZw)
Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen
Plan your visit
Location
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0L5 DirectionsHours
Closed Today
Admission
Adult General Admission:
$18
Events
Shad in Concert
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cost: Free; registration is required
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![A blue-toned image of a black man wearing a cap and dark hoodie in front of a checkered backdrop with thick red lines. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.38%2C0.4%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.12%2C0.18%2C0.63%2C0.7%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-07/SHAD_Justin_Broadbent_April2021_Hires_ed.jpg?itok=LIGloyz_)
Black History Manitoba presents Emancipation Celebration
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cost: Free; registration is required
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![A group of six black performers standing on stage with colourful backlighting. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.51%2C0.23%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0%2C0.1%2C1%2C0.5%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-07/Emancipation-Day-143.jpg?itok=agjyBsqs)
The right to be known: Coming together to learn and create
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Cost: Free, registration required
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![Square tiles of various colours and placed randomly are photographed from above, creating a pixellated effect. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-05/g240100.jpg?itok=YtUX09wg)
Culinary Night at the Museum
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. seatings
Cost: $135 includes dinner, $195 includes dinner and signature drink at each stop
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![A server's hand holding a plate of steak with garnishes is in focus in the forefront with a table of diners shown in the blurred background. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.59%2C0.54%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.22%2C0%2C0.88%2C0.82%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-06/canmsk240612-0386.jpg?itok=GCDuB-Ah)
Stories
![Mist rises off a large, calm lake surrounded by an evergreen forest. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.44%2C0.45%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/mist-lake-treaty3.jpg?itok=eh-Uf6P-)
![Large artwork consisting of objects set in cedar frames. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.09%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2018-02/dec072015_4342_23007674574_o.jpg?itok=Hw23Stu_)
![Two people in braids and ribbon skirts raise fists and hold a large cloth banner reading “RESCIND THE DOCTRINE” on the steps of an enormous cathedral. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.72%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2022-11/rescind-the-doctrine.jpg?itok=zTfWX1-2)
![Watercolour painting of a group of adults and children, their faces obscured, standing in a field. All the women’s heads are covered and most people are carrying backpacks and have things in their hands. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.6%2C0.33%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2024-06/lg240098.jpeg?itok=B0Z-7h3C)
Exhibitions
![A group of young women and girls in their teens stand together on the front porch of a building. Most are dressed in white blouses and blue skirts, with two girls also wearing blue sweaters. To the right, a doorway reveals a roomful of students sitting at wooden desks and writing on notepads. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.25%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2019-08/OdodoWa-EXH.jpg?itok=T3ohrJxw)
![A crowd of youth hold protest signs and stand behind a large banner that reads “La Terre Mère,” or “mother earth” in English. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D384%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D494%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.51%2C0.34%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.4%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2022-05/lg220073.jpg?itok=8rRxUoOo)
See more at the museum
Explore the Museum from home
Join Museum guides for virtual tours of our exhibits and architecture. Download our mobile app to check out the entire Museum, gallery by gallery. Discover our many special online experiences.
![A smiling woman with light skin is filmed on a cell phone. She is wearing a lanyard with the words “Be inspired” and standing in front of an exhibit element made of horizontal strips of wood, some decorated with Indigenous art. Partially obscured.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D768%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D432%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.35%2C0.46%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Btype%5D%3Dbottom%26crop%5Bmask%5D%5Bamount%5D%3D0.12%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2020-03/virtual%20tour%20IMG_5312_1.jpg?itok=6LPKzglP)
Photo: CMHR, Scott Gillam