St. Boniface Museum
About St. Boniface Museum
Come join in the fun at the Saint-Boniface Museum! Take part in activities from the good old days including Butter Making, Quill Pen Writing, Laundry Day, Embroidery, Historic Sports and Voyageur Games. Explore the rich history which has been at the heart of the community for over 170 years!
The museum collects and preserves artifacts relating to Western Canada's French-Canadia heritage and aims to provide visitors with greater awareness and understanding.
Enjoy a guided tour of the museum as the engaging interpreters will lead the way! Wind your way through the exhibits that include the fur trade, the Metis, Louis Riel and much more. Check out the choir loft too which overlooks the restored chapel.
There are also outdoor walking tours to get involved in, including The Women who made us which celebrates artists, authors and more, the Moccasin Walk will share stories big and small to recognise the Metis Nation, the Saint Boniface Cemetery Tour will get you to visit the oldest cemetery in the region and you'll learn all about it's history. Plus lots more!
There are also lots of events and workshops for the whole family to enjoy.
Including Christmas in St Boniface, complete with craft stations and hot chocolate, exhibit openings and appreciation evenings! Just check out the website before you arrive so you know what's happening when and where.
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Suggest editAdults $7
Children $7
Free Under under 12
Last Update 2024
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St. Boniface Museum FAQ’s
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at St. Boniface Museum?
We have snacks during the summer sold at our Snack Shack with sodas and water.
Any top tips when visiting?
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum provides spaces for meetings, small receptions, private events and concerts in settings that each boast their own unique historic charm.
Does St. Boniface Museum have a gift shop?
Blending nostalgic charm with today’s mindfulness, Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum offers up this rustic boutique to visitors and locals alike who are searching for that perfect gift or memento. Great care is given to offer an eclectic array of local artisans’ works, indigenous jewelry and crafts, French-Canadian and Métis specialty items, old-fashioned children’s toys and products that are eco-conscious. Look above the tree line for the white bell tower at 494 Taché Avenue and make your way to La Belle Boutique Blanche or order online today!
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Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum collects, preserves, researches, and interprets a collection of artifacts relating to Western Canada’s French-Canadian and Métis heritage, while acknowledging the historical contributions of the First Nations and religious communities. The Museum aims to provide visitors with experiences that will encourage greater awareness, appreciation and understanding of the French-Canadian and Métis cultures in Manitoba. We have programming for both school ages and daycares! More information can be found on our website.
Is St. Boniface Museum fully accessible?
We have elevators for 2nd floor access. If you need an accessible entrance, you can go to our back door and we will let you in there! Call ahead and we can give you more in-detail directions on how to get to that entrance!
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