Tours
Enrich your visit with a deeper look.
Add depth and dialogue to your journey through the Museum’s inspiring human rights stories and stunning architecture. Take a guided tour or choose a self-guided journey using a mobile device.
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Take a guided tour led by interpreters who know the Museum inside and out.
Some tours, such as the popular “Explore the Galleries,” run on a regular schedule for walk-up visitors (see times/days below).
All tours can also be booked for private groups by contacting us at least two weeks in advance at 204–289-2000 or tours@humanrights.ca.
Time to Act
45 minutes
Monday to Friday
Take a talk-tour with a focus on the ongoing persecution and humanitarian crisis the Rohingya people are facing in Myanmar (Burma). How is the museum responding to this important contemporary human rights issue?
This 45-minute guided experience with one of our interpreters will stop at exhibits in the core galleries and the temporary exhibition Time to Act: Rohingya Voices.
Reflect on the possibilities for individual and collective action. After the tour, take the time to explore on your own. Talk to our in-gallery staff to learn more.
Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen
Booking:
To purchase tour tickets, please buy tickets online, visit the Ticketing and Information desk at the Museum, contact us at visitorservices@humanrights.ca or call us at 204–289‑2000. Pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. For group bookings, please consult Group Reservations.
Schedule for Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to June 2020:
English
| Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. | 45 minutes |
French
| Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. | 45 minutes |
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Spotlight on Mandela: Family Tour
60 minutes
Saturdays
Drop in for a family-friendly guided tour of Mandela: Struggle for Freedom and of related Canadian stories found in other Museum galleries. During this 60-minute tour, families will take a closer look at Nelson Mandela’s life and work defending human rights and his connection to Canada, where he is recognized as an honorary citizen.
Program content is targeted to adults visiting with kids aged 6 and up. Younger children are welcome to join the group.
When people are determined, they can overcome anything
– Nelson Mandela
Photo: CMHR, Ruth Bonneville
Booking:
To purchase tour tickets, please buy tickets online, visit the Ticketing and Information desk at the Museum, contact us at visitorservices@humanrights.ca or call us at 204–289‑2000. Pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. For group bookings, please consult Group Reservations.
Schedule for May 18 to August 24, 2019:
English
| Saturday, 1:30 p.m. | 60 minutes |
French
| Saturday, 11 a.m. | 60 minutes |
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Labour Rights Tour
60 minutes
Take a tour through the Museum with a focus on different perspectives about labour and workers’ rights over time in Canada and around the world.
Learn about the struggles people of diverse backgrounds have faced accessing employment, improving their work conditions and securing a fair wage. Reflect on the impact of past achievements to our lives today, and the work that still lies ahead.
After the tour, take the time to explore on your own. Talk to our in-gallery staff to learn more.
This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Photo: Archives of Manitoba, Jewish Historical Society 3281
Booking:
To purchase tour tickets, please buy tickets online, visit the Ticketing and Information desk at the Museum, contact us at visitorservices@humanrights.ca or call us at 204–289‑2000. Pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. For group bookings, please consult Group Reservations.
In celebration of Labour Day, we will offer this tour daily from August 26 to September 2, 2019.
English
| Daily, 10:30 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Daily, 1 p.m. | 60 minutes |
French
| Daily, 12:45 p.m. | 60 minutes |
After September 2, this tour is only available for group bookings. To reserve the tour for your group, please consult Group Reservations.
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
| Members | free |
Explore the Galleries
60–90 minutes
Daily
The Explore the Galleries tour takes you on a unique journey through a selection of galleries and exhibits, connecting you with compelling human rights stories. On this tour, you’ll learn what the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is all about. Our staff will help you explore how your rights are protected and be inspired by stories of courage and action. After the tour, take time to explore the Museum on your own and visit the Israel Asper Tower of Hope.
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Booking:
To purchase tour tickets, please buy tickets online, visit the Ticketing and Information desk at the Museum, contact us at visitorservices@humanrights.ca or call us at 204–289-2000. Pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. For group bookings, please consult Group Reservations.
Schedule for May 18 to September 8, 2019:
English
| Daily, 10:30 a.m. | 90 minutes |
| Daily, 1:00 p.m. | 90 minutes |
French
| Daily, 12:45 p.m. | 90 minutes |
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Discover the Building
60 minutes
Sundays
The Discover the Building tour leads you through the amazing encounter between architecture and human rights. On this tour, you will explore the building and learn about its inspiring spaces and how they are used, its environmental design features and its stunning alabaster ramps. This tour does not include interpretation of gallery content. You are welcome to take time afterwards to explore the galleries on your own.
Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen
To purchase tour tickets, please buy tickets online, visit the Ticketing and Information desk at the Museum, contact us at visitorservices@humanrights.ca or call us at 204–289‑2000. Pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. For group bookings, please consult Group Reservations.
Schedule for May 18 to September 18, 2019:
English
| Sundays, 1:30 p.m. | 60 minutes |
French
| Sundays, 11 a.m. | 60 minutes |
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Women’s Rights Tour
75 minutes
Take a special guided tour with a focus on women’s rights through the powerful stories and inspiring contributions of women in Canada and around the world towards gender equality.
Discover the life’s work of Betty Friedan, Jeannette Corbiere Lavell and Winnie Mandela among others.
This 75-minute tour with one of our interpreters will stop at exhibits focused on women’s rights located throughout the Museum galleries including Mandela: Struggle for Freedom.
After the tour, take the time to explore on your own. Talk to our in-gallery staff to learn more.
Photo: CMHR, Ruth Bonneville
Booking:
This tour is currently available for group bookings only. To reserve the tour for your group, please consult Group Reservations.
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Métis Rights Tour
75 minutes
Pre-bookings only
Manitoba is the heart of the homeland of the Métis people. This tour explores how the Métis have influenced Canada’s human rights journey. Learn about the role and impact of Métis leader Louis Riel as we trace the story of the Métis nation from early settlement to the cultural and political resurgence of today. See the world’s largest Métis beaded artwork, learn about the Rules of the Buffalo Hunt and discover the significance of the colours of the Métis sash.
Photo: CMHR, John Woods
Booking:
Call 204–289-2238 to book a group tour. Two weeks advance notice is preferred. Group size can range from 15 to 25 people.
Cost (added to general admission):
| Adult (18–64) | $5 |
| Youth (7–17) | $3 |
| Student (with student ID) | $4 |
| Senior (65+) | $4 |
| Family (max 2 adults + 4 youths) | $14 |
| Children (6 and under) | free |
Prefer to explore on your own?
Our award-winning mobile app offers a self-guided experience that will enhance your Museum journey with audio, video, text, images, augmented reality and interactive panoramas.
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Audio Guide
This self-guided tour provides you with highlights of the exhibits and architecture at the Museum. In some galleries, the voices of curators and program developers are included, explaining their work.
“Near Me” Mode
This feature picks up information transmitted from one of 150 close-proximity Bluetooth iBeacons, located throughout the Museum. Designed to assist visitors who are blind or have low vision, this feature makes information accessible through Text-to-Speech (TTS) readers. Use of this technology is a first for a Canadian cultural institution.
Accessibility
Full accessibility is an important aspect of the app and self-guided tour. Universal Access Points with Braille, tactile numbers and “cane-stop” floor strips alert visitors that more information is available through the app’s “Near Me” mode.
For visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing, the app can be viewed in American Sign Language (ASL) or Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ). Sign-language content for some exhibits can only be accessed through the app.
Interactive Panorama
Using the camera on your mobile device, you can find augmented reality “hot spots” that relay information about Winnipeg landmarks visible from the Israel Asper Tower of Hope and the Ceremonial Terrace on Level 2.
Interactive Map
This fully accessible interactive map can tell you where you are, show you floorplans, or guide you with text-based directions.
Group reservations
Book a unique shared experience. We offer special ticket reservations for groups of 10 or more – available with or without guided tours, in English and French.
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Visiting with children
We welcome families with children of all ages. To help you get the most from your experience, we've put together some helpful information including suggestions for age-appropriate exploration.
Photo: CMHR, Ian McCausland
Book a school visit
Our programs for school classes are curriculum-based, age-appropriate, inclusive and accessible. They use a diverse range of exhibits, activities and methods to enhance your students' understanding of human rights.
Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen