University of Winnipeg Anthropology Museum

About us

The Anthropology Museum at the University of Winnipeg, founded in the 1960s, has long served as a resource for teaching, research, and the stewardship of cultural heritage. Today, it is reimagining its role as a living, responsive, and inclusive institution that supports hands-on learning, ethical museological practice, and reciprocal community relationships.

The Museum is committed to integrating all four fields of anthropology—cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological—through immersive exhibits, curriculum-embedded experiences, and student-driven projects. It seeks to foster respectful collaboration with Indigenous and other communities, recognizing the importance of consultation, cultural ownership, and shared authority over the artifacts, their use, and their stewardship.

Grounded in the values of public anthropology, the Museum is evolving as a space for critical engagement with the discipline’s histories and futures. It supports the mobilization of anthropological knowledge to address pressing social issues and embraces diverse forms of representation—from digital exhibitions to oral histories to embodied, multisensory storytelling.

With a renewed focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary relevance, the Museum aims to be a hub for education, research, and community dialogue—reflecting the University’s commitment to reconciliation, equity, and innovation.

School visits

The Museum also regularly hosts school and other community groups. If you’re an educator looking for a place to introduce young scholars to cultural anthropology, bioanthropology, or archaeology, contact our  museum staff to find out more!