St. Vital Historical Society facts for kids
St. Vital Fire Hall
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| Established | September 1994 |
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| Type | Civic museum |
| Public transit access | 14 Ellice-St. Mary's 55 St. Anne's |
The St. Vital Historical Society is a Canadian museum located in the St. Vital district of Winnipeg, Manitoba, located at 600 St. Mary's Road in a former fire hall built in 1914. The main attraction is a fire truck from 1939. The museum also features exhibits on local history including early settlers, Métis history, military history, the 1950 Red River Flood, and local musicians. The successful Winnipeg-based rock band The Guess Who donated a collection of master tapes and videos from their long history in 2018.. A large doll collection donated by local residents is also on display. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 4 with winter hours on Saturday only.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.
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