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Every one of our exhibitions tells a unique story in the diverse world of human rights. And like the world of human rights, our exhibitions are always changing. So be sure to visit before they’re gone.

The Witness Blanket

September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027

Exhibition details
A museum exhibition featuring a large, curved freestanding wooden wall on which is mounted numerous small objects arranged in diamond and rectangular patterns. In the foreground, there circular benches creating an inviting space for visitors to view and contemplate the exhibit. Partially obscured.

Strength in Numbers: The Polish Solidarity Movement

January 2020 to August 2026

Exhibition details
A woman wearing a dress cups her hand to a megaphone placed at her mouth. She is standing elevated above a crowd of people at a gate, with two flags waving nearby. Partially obscured.

Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War

October 2019 to March 2025

Exhibition details
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.

Galleries

Permanent

Exhibition details
A museum gallery containing a large circular structure with horizontal wooden slats; glass cases containing artifacts; and projections on the wall. Partially obscured.

Past exhibitions

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past exhibitions.

Explore Past Exhibitions

The Witness Blanket

September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027

Experience the connections between human rights and our shared history in each of the multi‐dimensional, quilt‐like sections of the Witness Blanket.

Exhibition details
A museum exhibition featuring a large, curved freestanding wooden wall on which is mounted numerous small objects arranged in diamond and rectangular patterns. In the foreground, there circular benches creating an inviting space for visitors to view and contemplate the exhibit.

Strength in Numbers: The Polish Solidarity Movement

January 2020 to August 2026

Strength in Numbers demonstrates the power of collective action during one of the largest labour uprisings in modern times.

Exhibition details
A woman wearing a dress cups her hand to a megaphone placed at her mouth. She is standing elevated above a crowd of people at a gate, with two flags waving nearby.

Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War

October 2019 to March 2025

The journey of two girls from Uganda who were abducted and held captive for years by a rebel group. Later, they discovered the power of using their voices to seek justice for women who survived captivity with the LRA.

Exhibition details
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.

Galleries

Permanent

Exhibition details
A museum gallery containing a large circular structure with horizontal wooden slats; glass cases containing artifacts; and projections on the wall.

Past exhibitions

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past exhibitions.

Explore Past Exhibitions
People in a museum gallery explore tall wooden panels with wildlife and Métis beadwork. There are curved horizontal wooden slats to the right. Partially obscured.

Photo: CMHR, Chronic Creative

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