The Manitoba Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning and provides an environment that helps children develop essential foundational skills by nurturing the power of the imagination and the spirit of self-discovery. We seek to spark creative learning through play, a vision we support through our programming, community outreach, and exhibits.

Since 1986, the Children's Museum has delivered educational programming intended/designed for children under ten and those who support them. Housed in an historic train repair facility at The Forks, our 35,000 sq. ft. educational environment features twelve permanent galleries and welcomes local, provincial, national, and international guests throughout the year. Visitors can hop aboard the 1952 diesel locomotive and 1910 Pullman passenger coach, explore the five-storey tall Lasagna Lookout, test their perceptions in the giant Illusion Tunnel, perform water experiments in Splash Lab, and much more. A toddler-exclusive space, Tot Spot serves the needs of our smallest visitors. During the holiday season, guests can stroll through the land of fairytales in the Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes display. The Children's Museum also offers birthday parties, facility rentals, a gift shop, temporary exhibitions, public programs, day camps and special events.

Through initiatives like our Free2Play Access Program and Explore-Abilities Program, we ensure that all children and caregivers—regardless of their circumstances—can participate in all the enriching experiences the museum has to offer. In 2024, more than 144,000 guests explored the Children's Museum, including many under-supported children and caregivers who visited at no charge through our Access Programs.

THANK YOU for helping us spark creative learning through play! The Children’s Museum gratefully acknowledges all our generous donors in our materials (with the exception of those who request anonymity).