Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, Winnipeg

#116 among attractions in Winnipeg

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The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is a craft museum located in Winnipeg, Manitoba dedicated to the preservation of handcrafts, Manitoba heritage, teaching the student, inspiring the artist, and promoting a way of life that values the handmade. The museum started in the 1930s after the establishment of the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Handicrafts Guild in 1928. The museum is Canada's only museum of craft and holds a collection with roughly 10,000 artifacts and archival materials. ()

Established: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 49°53'22"N, 97°8'49"W

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Central Winnipeg (Downtown Winnipeg)Winnipeg Canada

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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portage Place, Manitoba Legislative Building, Canada Life Centre, Cityplace.

~1160 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Portage Place, Winnipeg
6 min walk • Portage Place, nestled in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Canada, stands as a central hub for shopping and community events. This urban shopping centre is a key feature in the city's retail landscape, offering a variety of stores that cater to the needs and wants of...
~1930 ftS
Park, Architecture
Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg
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~1410 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg
7 min walk • The Canada Life Centre stands proudly in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, as a premier sports and entertainment complex. This state-of-the-art venue is an architectural marvel, serving as a hub for the city's vibrant cultural scene and as the home of the Winnipeg Jets of...
~1070 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cityplace, Winnipeg
6 min walk • Cityplace is a bustling shopping centre located in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada. This modern retail hub offers a diverse shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. With a wide range of stores, from big-name brands to unique local boutiques, Cityplace caters...
~500 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
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~870 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg
5 min walk • The Winnipeg Art Gallery, known as WAG, stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada. This modern museum, founded in 1912, is renowned for its diverse collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, as well as international contemporary and historical works.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Chicago school architecture
Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, the Burton Cummings Theatre stands as a testament to the city’s cultural heritage and its ongoing love affair with the performing arts. This historic theatre, with its charming early-20th-century architecture, has been a beacon of...
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Louis Riel Sculpture, Winnipeg
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~1460 ftS
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Winnipeg
8 min walk • The Queen Victoria Statue was a sculpture of Queen Victoria that stood on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was designed by the British sculptor George Frampton, it cost $15,000, and was paid for by a mixture of public funds and private donations.
~1790 ftS
Monuments and statues
Golden Boy, Winnipeg
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~1810 ftE
Church
The Meeting Place, Winnipeg
9 min walk • The Meeting Place is an evangelical Mennonite church located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is a member of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.

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Which popular attractions are close to Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library?

Nearby attractions include Archives of Manitoba, Winnipeg (3 min walk), Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg (5 min walk), St. Mary's Cathedral, Winnipeg (5 min walk), Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Winnipeg (5 min walk).

How to get to Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library:

Bus

Southbound Kennedy at St. Mary • Lines: 10, 34, 43, 44 (1 min walk)
Northbound Vaughan at St. Mary • Lines: 10, 16, 17, 18, 20, 32, 34, 43, 44, 45, 58, 60 (2 min walk)

Train

Winnipeg (15 min walk)