Naval Museum of Manitoba facts for kids
| Musée Naval de Manitoba | |
Anchor statue outside of the Naval Museum of Manitoba
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| Established | 1980 |
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| Location | HMCS Chippawa, 1 Navy Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Type | Naval museum |
| Public transit access | 1, 2 Downtown Spirit 29 Sherbrook 34 McPhillips Express 99 |
The Naval Museum of Manitoba is a cool place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It's all about the Royal Canadian Navy and how it has been important to Manitoba. The museum first opened its doors in 1980. It was in an older building called HMCS Chippawa at 51 Navy Way. Now, you can find the museum in a newer HMCS Chippawa building, which was built in 1999, at 1 Navy Way in Winnipeg.
This museum has a special goal! It wants to share the history of the Royal Canadian Navy. It does this by showing off many important items. The museum also honors the Navy's role in helping Canada grow and protecting its people and oceans. It hopes to make you want to learn more about how people from the prairies, especially Manitobans, helped in this story. The museum truly shows "A Look to the Past, With a View to the Future!"
What You Can See and Learn
The museum keeps the Navy's history alive by collecting many things. These include old documents, pictures, books, and military items. All these things help tell the story of the Navy from when it first started.
The museum also helps train people about the history of the Navy and HMCS Chippawa. It wants to make everyone, including you, interested in the Navy. It shares what the Navy does and all the amazing things it has achieved.
Museum Connections
The Naval Museum of Manitoba works with other important groups. It is connected to the CMA. It also works with the CHIN. Plus, it's part of the Virtual Museum of Canada. These connections help the museum share its stories even more widely.
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