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Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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Our Communications team understands that you often need interviews, information and visuals as quickly as possible to meet your deadlines. We’re happy to help!

We can also help you arrange a photo shoot or gather some footage. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to visit. All video and photo shoots must be accompanied at all times by a member of our Communications team.

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Recent news

Canadian Museum for Human Rights announces new exhibits for 2026, extension for Love in a Dangerous Time 

Winnipeg - November 19, 2025

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced the extension of its blockbuster exhibit, Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge, until fall 2026, as well as several new exhibits that are coming soon as a result of the Museum’s plan to renew the content in its core galleries.New c

Three silhouettes of people walking past a large wall panel featuring the logo for the Love in a Dangerous Time exhibition. The silhouettes are blurred as the individuals are walking from left to right.

Leveling the playing field: free virtual panel on how to tackle human rights fumbles in sport

Winnipeg - October 22, 2025

Despite being a global force for unity and positive social change, the world of sports continues to grapple with persistent human rights issues, including sexism, racism, and ableism. This Thursday, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will host a powerful virtual panel The Matchup Between Hu

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A thought‐provoking evening with global human rights upstander 

Winnipeg - October 22, 2025

Lecture and book signing by renowned advocate Alex Neve at the CMHR

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If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact amanda.gaudes@humanrights.ca (media only) as additional images may be available.

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About the architecture

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Our history

Built in Winnipeg….for good reason! Find out why.

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Upcoming events

There’s always something amazing happening here. See what’s coming up next.

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Exhibitions

A sampling of current and upcoming special exhibitions can be found here.

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We welcome families

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore! Browse these ideas for an inspiring family experience.

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Awards

This world‐class museum has won dozens of awards and accolades. We're proud of this list.

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