Venue Information & Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events where all individuals can engage fully. Please review this page prior to the conference for details about the event’s location, parking, inclusive and accessible washrooms, and additional supports offered throughout.

If at any time during the conference events you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please approach anyone wearing a yellow “here to support” badge or text/call Emily at 204-266-2073 or email at eturner-brannen@chrim.ca. Any concern brought to our attention will be taken seriously and addressed in a timely manner.

The Manitoba Museum

This year our conference is taking place at the Manitoba Museum, located on 190 Rupert Ave in Winnipeg. Read more below or visit the accessibility page on their website to learn about available accessibility options.

Entrances

Rupert Avenue (Entrance CLOSED)
This main entrance to the Manitoba Museum is being renovated, including an updated ramp and stairs to the Museum lobby. Click here for full construction details.

Main Street (Entrance Open)
Secondary entrance with stairs. Temporary ramps have been set up allowing full access through this entrance during Rupert Avenue construction. Click here to view the current entrance map. Get ready for your next visit by watching The Museum’s video with directions to the Main Street entrance.  Click here to view.

Lily Street (Entrance Open)
Secondary entrance with a fully accessible entrance including a series of ramps and a small lift to get you to the Planetarium and Science Gallery level (Concourse Hallway). The main floor galleries can then be accessed using the tower elevator.

Parking

The Museum does not have its own parking lot, however, there are several nearby lots within walking distance: 

Surface Parking Lots
Coins, card or pay by app on your smartphone. We recommend checking  Parkopedia for assistance in locating the next closest lot.

Indoor Parkade at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre on Pacific Ave 
Cash or card – more details here.

Street Metered Parking on Rupert Ave, Lily St, and Pacific Ave 
2 hours of parking. Cash, card or pay by app on your smart phone.

Street Metered Parking On Waterfront Drive, Between MacDonald Ave (Close to Higgins Ave) and Alexander Ave 
4 hours of parking. Cash, card or pay by app on your smart phone.

Accessible Parking Spots
There are four accessible parking spots located directly across from the main entrance of the Manitoba Museum on Rupert Avenue. Please be aware that the Museum does not own or operate this lot, parking availability may vary.

Loading Zone
During construction, while the primary Rupert Avenue entrance is closed, the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall loop can be used as a loading zone. Visitors can use this area for drop-off or pick-up. Ramps are set up allowing access to the Main Street entrance from this area.

Transit

The Manitoba Museum is accessible via public transit, and conveniently located near a number of Winnipeg Transit stops. For public transit planning, the Winnipeg Transit online trip planner, Navigo, can help you determine the best route.

Bicycles

Bicycle racks are available for use on the Rupert Street patio near the front doors. The Winnipeg Trails Association’s Winnipeg Walking and Biking Map can help you find the best route to the Museum.

Elevators

The main floor and lower Concourse level are connected by an elevator in the Museum lobby. A small lift connects the Lily Street entrance to the Concourse level. An elevator in the Hudson’s Bay Company Gallery brings visitors up to the Nautical Balcony for a unique view of the Nonsuch.

Wheelchairs

The Manitoba Museum is wheelchair accessible. There are temporary exterior ramps set up along the Main Street entrance, and permanent ramps at the Lily Street secondary entrance, with an elevator connecting the Galleries on the main floor to the Science Gallery and Planetarium on the Concourse level. 

Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID or credit card is required.

Washrooms

There are gender-neutral washrooms in the Museum Foyer and in the Museum Galleries near the Nonsuch Gallery, each with a large, accessible, barrier?free stall. There is a single-room Family washroom in the Concourse Cloakroom. All public washrooms include baby change tables.

Quiet Room

The Museum has a designated Quiet Room, open to visitors for use as a quiet and relaxing space, for decompression and regulation during your visit. This space is located at the entrance to the Prairies Gallery, right before the Pronghorn Diorama. 

There is a sensory kit in the space for visitors to use, as well as books. In addition to a couch, beanbag chairs, and fan, the space contains a number of lamps providing some softer light options.

This room is monitored by Museum Security via security camera.

Gallery Accessibility Videos (For Networking Mixer)

In the Nonsuch Gallery and the Winnipeg 1920 Cityscape, there are spaces that require use of stairs to explore. These galleries were recreated to show what life was like in the 17th century and in 1920, a time when public spaces were not made to be accessible for everyone. Because of this, some parts of the gallery may be hard to reach for some visitors. 

To help make learning easier for everyone, The Museum has created video tours led by curators. They share the stories, objects, and history found in the difficult-to-reach areas so that all visitors can enjoy them, even if they can’t visit the space.

If you require any accommodations, alternative formats, or other specific needs, please contact Emily Turner-Brannen, Lead Technologist & Facilities Manager at CHRIM at eturner-brannen@chrim.ca.