St. Vital Historical Society facts for kids
The St. Vital Historical Society runs the St. Vital Museum. This museum is a special place that teaches about the history of the former City of St. Vital. St. Vital is now a part of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Society is a non-profit group, which means it works for the community and not to make money.
St. Vital Fire Hall
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| Established | September 1994 |
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| Type | historical society |
| Public transit access | 14 Ellice-St. Mary's 55 St. Anne's |
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Discover the St. Vital Museum
The St. Vital Museum is a fun place to learn about local history. It is run by the St. Vital Historical Society. This group was started in September 1994. The museum officially opened its doors on May 24, 2008.
A Historic Building: The Old Fire Hall
The museum is located at 600 St. Mary's Road. It is in a two-story building that used to be a fire hall. This fire hall was built way back in 1914. It was home to both the St. Vital Police and Fire Departments. In 1982, the building was named a heritage building. This means it is an important historical place.
What Can You See at the Museum?
One of the most exciting things to see is a real fire truck from 1939! The museum also has many other interesting exhibits. You can learn about the first people who settled in the area. There are displays about Métis history too.
The museum also covers military history. You can learn about the big 1950 Red River Flood. This flood greatly affected the area. There are also exhibits about local musicians. The famous Winnipeg rock band The Guess Who gave the museum many master tapes and videos in 2018. These show their long history in music. You can also see a large collection of dolls. These dolls were given by people who live in the area.
When Can You Visit?
The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday. You can visit between 10 AM and 4 PM. During the winter, it is open only on Saturdays.
Museum Connections
The St. Vital Museum works with other important groups. It is connected to the CMA. It also works with the CHIN. The museum is also part of the Virtual Museum of Canada.
