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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

Manitoba premiere screening of Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance

Winnipeg - June 24, 2025

From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons — the complex history of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada will be brought to life at the Manitoba premiere of Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance. This free screening at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) …

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National museum in Winnipeg offers summer savings with Canada Strong Pass

Winnipeg - June 20, 2025

Starting today, families, young adults and youth can take advantage of free admission or reduced rates at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) as a result of the new Canada Strong Pass.“We’re pleased to be participating in the Canada Strong Pass and teaming up with other national organization …

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A group of people walk towards a glass building surrounded by greenery. At the top of the image, we can read "Canada Strong Pass" in English and French.

Rising Islamophobia prompts urgent calls for a Canada where everyone belongs

Winnipeg - June 5, 2025

Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia to present at free CMHR event

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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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