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, Canada. It's all about the Royal Canadian Navy and its important connection to Manitoba. The museum first opened its doors in 1980. It used to be in the old HMCS Chippawa building. Now, it's in the newer HMCS Chippawa building, which was built in 1999. You can find it at 1 Navy Way in Winnipeg.
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What the Museum Does
The museum has a special job: to share the history of the Royal Canadian Navy. They do this by keeping and showing many important old items. They want to honor the Navy's role in protecting Canada and its people. They also want to show how people from Manitoba helped in this big story. It's like looking back at the past to understand the future!
The museum keeps history alive by collecting many different things. These include:
- Documents
- Pictures
- Books
- Military artifacts
They collect items related to the Navy from its very beginning. This helps them tell the Navy's story.
Learning and Sharing
The museum is also a place for learning. It helps teach about the history of the Navy and HMCS Chippawa. It also tries to get everyone interested in the Navy. They want people to learn about what the Navy does and what it has achieved.
Museum Connections
The Naval Museum of Manitoba works with other groups. These connections help the museum share its stories even more widely. It is connected to:
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