Location Winnipeg, Manitoba Province Manitoba | Type Electrical Museum Phone +1 204-360-7905 | |
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Website Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre Address 680 Harrow St, Winnipeg, MB R3M 3A3, Canada Hours Open today · 1–4PMMonday1–4PMTuesday1–4PMWednesday1–4PMThursday1–4PMFridayClosedSaturdayClosedSundayClosed Similar Le Musée de Saint‑Bon, Winnipeg Railway Museum, Dalnavert, Ukrainian Cultural and Educ, Living Prairie Museum | ||
Manitoba electrical museum and education centre
Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, dedicated to the electrical history of Manitoba. It is a volunteer organization run by retired members of Manitoba Hydro. The museum is housed in a converted electrical substation building. The museum is free to the public and opens Monday to Thursday only, around 1 PM to 4 PM. They are likewise available by appointment.
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Collection
The museum follows the history through six themes from the 1870s to the present, and looks into the future. On the lower level, hands-on safety activities and seasonal displays are featured. Electricity and electrical safety movies can be shown in the orientation room on the lower level, as well as a collection of vintage Gas Genies. A turbine runner is on permanent display at the Manitoba Electrical Museum.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.