Welcome - Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change
Open until September 29, 2024 — Ground‐breaking and history‐making moments when music made a difference.
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The right to be known
“What does it mean to be known?" A question of particular significance for those whose rights have been violated, who have too often been misrepresented and whose stories have been suppressed.
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Photo: Glen Scott. CC-BY-NC.
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.
Photo: The Canadian Press, Timothy Matwey
Plan your visit
Location
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0L5 DirectionsHours
Open Today:
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Adult General Admission:
$18
Events
Gone too soon: Send your message on Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2024
Cost: Free
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DJ Shub presents War Club Live
Friday, September 20, 2024
Cost: Free; registration is required. Ticket includes complimentary admission to Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change.
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The Mating Moon, thankfulness and honouring our passage into the fall equinox
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Cost: Free, registration required
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Culinary Night at the Museum
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. seatings
Cost: $135 includes dinner, $170 includes dinner and signature drink at each stop
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Stories
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
By Karine Duhamel
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Exhibitions
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Strength in Numbers: The Polish Solidarity Movement
January 2020 to August 2026
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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.
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Photo: CMHR, Scott Gillam