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New exhibit "Broken Promises" now open

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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

Democracy in Peril speaker series launches at CMHR

Winnipeg - April 10, 2026

Thoughts from a post‐truth world with Marci Shore: a way forward against authoritarianism

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Museum celebrates spring break with family‐friendly activities 

Winnipeg - March 25, 2026

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) invites families to come and explore over spring break and enjoy free admission for kids 12 and under from March 28 to April 5. Normal gallery admission rates apply for adults except for Easter Sunday, April 5. All visitors get in free on the first Sunday …

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Canada‐wide illustrator search for new Black history project at national museum

Winnipeg - March 11, 2026

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg has launched a nationwide call for illustrators of African descent with ancestry in Canada. The successful artist will contribute to the Ancestors Project, a community‐focused initiative spotlighting Black communities and histories across Canad …

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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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