Join us as we join the world in celebrating Human Rights Day on December 10, when we offer FREE admission for everyone and special programs and activities throughout the day.

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaimed at the United Nations on December 10, 1948. The declaration sets out, in 30 brief articles, the inherent human rights that belong to all of us, and that must be advanced and protected everywhere. The most translated document in the world, it is now available in 577 languages. 

Activities to mark Human Rights Day

Tell us what you would add to our human rights timeline (11 a.m.–4 p.m.):

What are human rights? That is the question posed in the first gallery visitors encounter on Level 2 — a question that has been asked for millennia. The gallery contains a timeline of 100 selected moments in human rights history from around the globe. On Human Rights Day, we will ask visitors: What would you add? What events, ideas, movements and people do you want to see on the timeline?

Take a self‐guided “Art and Human Rights” tour (10 a.m.–5 p.m.):

Art is a powerful way to convey human rights stories. A printed guide will lead you on an exploration of some of the extraordinary works of art in the Museum.

Join a free walking tour exploring Art + Human Rights (1–3 p.m.):

This two‐hour tour outside on The Forks site and inside the Museum is a collaboration between the National Gallery of Canada and the CMHR. It will be hosted by curators and interpreters of both institutions, as well as local artists Val Vint, KC Adams and Jamie Isaac. The tour will highlight how art can share human rights stories, reflect the importance of place and call for action.

Congratulate new citizens of Canada (12:30–3:30 p.m.):

In the afternoon, we are honoured to host a Citizenship Ceremony in Buhler Hall. On this day, over 70 individuals will become citizens of Canada. Museum visitors are welcome to come witness this moving ceremony and applaud the new citizens. Space will be limited.

Take advantage of $10 off a Museum membership

• Visitors to the Museum on December 10 can get a special $10 discount on the purchase of a new membership or a renewal.