Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy, Winnipeg

#187 among attractions in Winnipeg

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The Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is located at the University of Manitoba in the Wallace Building. The museum got its start in 1918 by way of a donation from geologist Joseph Winthrop Spencer. His 1,100 mineral and rock specimen formed the basis of the early museum. The museum has grown over the years through various donations. ()

Established: 1918 (106 years ago)Coordinates: 49°48'42"N, 97°8'9"W

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Fort GarryWinnipeg Canada

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Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Vital Centre, Investors Group Field, Riel House, King's Park.

1.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
St. Vital Centre, Winnipeg
43 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Winnipeg's vibrant south end, St. Vital Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This expansive shopping centre, with its impressive array of over 150 stores and services, caters to a diverse clientele...
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Investors Group Field, Winnipeg
11 min walk • Investors Group Field stands as a contemporary testament to the passion for sports and community spirit in Winnipeg, Canada. This state-of-the-art sport venue, with a seating capacity of over 33,000, serves as the proud home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Riel House, Winnipeg
14 min walk • Riel House is a National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician and activist Louis Riel, and also the daily life of Métis families in the Red River Settlement. The house is situated in the historic St. Vital parish, Winnipeg in Manitoba Canada.
1.1 miSE
Park
King's Park, Winnipeg
29 min walk • King's Park is a 92 acres park and residential subdivision in Fort Richmond, a suburb in southern Winnipeg, located on the western side of the Red River. Its grounds include Chinese pagoda gardens in the centre of the park, a soccer field, two baseball diamonds, an off leash dog park area and marshland, home of waterfowl and wildlife.
1.2 miN
Park
St. Vital Park, Winnipeg
31 min walk • St. Vital Park is a 100 acres park in southern Winnipeg, Manitoba, located on a bend of the Red River. In winter months, a skating pond is situated near the pathways which cover the area. St.
~0 ftN
49°48'42"N • 97°8'9"W
Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie, Winnipeg
1 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum
~690 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
School of Art Gallery, Winnipeg
4 min walk • The School of Art Gallery —known as Gallery One One One until 2011—is the public art museum of the University of Manitoba School of Art in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
~1110 ftSE
49°48'37"N • 97°7'54"W
Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Winnipeg
6 min walk • Library
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Riel, Winnipeg
31 min walk • Riel is a provincial electoral division or riding in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1968, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1969.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Fort Richmond, Winnipeg
11 min walk • Fort Richmond is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 2008, out of parts of St. Norbert and Fort Garry.
~1320 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Investors Group Athletic Centre, Winnipeg
7 min walk • The Investors Group Athletic Centre is a facility in Winnipeg that was constructed for the 1999 Pan-American Games. The 70,000-square-foot building, located next to the Max Bell Centre and IG Field on the University of Manitoba campus, features seating area for over 3,000 spectators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy?

Nearby attractions include Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie, Winnipeg (1 min walk), School of Art Gallery, Winnipeg (4 min walk), Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Winnipeg (6 min walk), University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, Winnipeg (8 min walk).

How to get to Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robert B. Ferguson Museum of Mineralogy:

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Northbound University at Dysart • Lines: 36, 47, 75, 78 (8 min walk)
U of M Station (8 min walk)