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Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

A nighttime shot of an unusual building with a glowing tower, standing beside an illuminated modern bridge, which is reflected in the river water below. Partially obscured. — 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 amanda.gaudes@humanrights.ca or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

Human rights for the holidays

Winnipeg - December 18, 2024

Free admission for kids, family‐friendly activities at CMHR

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Free admission to CMHR on International Human Rights Day

Winnipeg - December 6, 2024

Mark International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, December 10, with free admission and programming for all visitors all day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Celebrating 10 years at Gala 2024: Raising Our Voices

Winnipeg - November 5, 2024

Friends of the CMHR gala features George Stroumboulopoulos with young human rights upstanders

Photos

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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A video of people’s silhouettes is projected onto a large wall. They are writing the word “welcome” in many languages. Two children interact with the video. Partially obscured. — Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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.

Five people in a museum gallery. Two sit on a bench. Three people, including one in a wheelchair, are on a circular area where bubbles of coloured light are projected on the floor.