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Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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.

For more information, please contact or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

CMHR hosts free Love Notes Campaign event ahead of World Mental Health Day

Winnipeg, MB - October 2, 2025

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is taking a stand for mental health by hosting a free community art event this Sunday, October 5, as part of the Love Notes Campaign. For the second year in a row, the Love Notes Campaign will deliver positive affirmations across Winnipeg for World Me …

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Museum open and free on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Winnipeg - September 25, 2025

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will offer all visitors free admission on Tuesday, September 30.Visitors to the Museum are encouraged to visit the Witness Blanket, a stunning, large‐scale artwork made from pieces of history – hu …

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Forced from their homes and left with nothing 

Winnipeg - September 23, 2025

Broken Promises: The Dispossession of Japanese Canadians opens today at the CMHR

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Photo gallery

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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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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About us

About the architecture

Human rights symbolism is embedded in every element of this iconic building. We walk you through it.

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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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