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Qaumajuq-Winnipeg Art Gallery
Qaumajuq is a stunning addition to
the Winnipeg Art Gallery in the city's
downtown area. Its architecture was
inspired by Canada's northern landscape
and the centre holds the world's largest
public collection of contemporary Inuit
art at over 14,000 pieces, each piece
representing the story of Canada's North.
wag.ca
Royal Aviation Museum
of Western Canada
Experience one of the most significant
global collections of bush planes at the
new location of the Royal Aviation Museum
of Western Canada. It's also home to
a large collection of aircraft ranging
from bush flying, military, passenger,
experimental aircraft and thousands of
aviation artifacts. This world-class aviation
museum in Winnipeg also features a
boutique gift shop, observation lounge
and so much more.
royalaviationmuseum.com
Royal Canadian Mint
Located 20 minutes from downtown
Winnipeg, The Mint is a unique attraction
with a major international impact,
manufacturing coins for more than 75
countries around the globe. The best way
to learn about the facility is on a 45-minute
tour offered regularly throughout the
summer and delivered in both English
and French.
mint.ca
Manitoba Museum
Immerse yourself in Manitoba's history,
nature and science, and discover the
stories of Indigenous peoples and
newcomers to Manitoba. In recent years,
the Manitoba Museum has updated a few
of its core nine galleries. The updated
Prairies Gallery features Indigenous stories
with artifacts like a beautiful plains tipi and
a Red River cabin and cart. The renovated
Nonsuch Gallery still showcases the
life-size replica of the fur trade vessel
that launched the Hudson's Bay Company.
In the new Winnipeg Gallery, learn about
notable citizens and capital city pop culture.
manitobamuseum.ca
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