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The museum was opened in 1960 and since then it has been a favourite stop for many park visitors. The displays are a blend of the old and new with many mounts reflecting the variety of wildlife in the park. These mounts were donated by local cottagers and residents for everyone to enjoy. Displays focus on the boreal forest, Aboriginal peoples, Petroforms, sturgeon and the Winnipeg River.

The classroom is a great space for students and park visitors to enjoy a variety of activities. Interpreters offer crafts, games and family programs in June, July and August. Campfire programs are held in the outdoor fire pit to let visitors try their hand at making bannock or meet a Voyaguer from the past. If you are looking for information on Petroform Tour Times and Schedules the museum has all the up-to-date information that you need and would be happy to answer your questions. The museum is located on PR 307 at Nutimik Lake within convenient walking distance of Nutimik Campground. Please call 204-348-2846 (after May 1) or email morgan.hallett@gov.mb.ca for more information and times of events.



About the Collections
Boreal forest natural region (animals/birds); Lake Sturgeon; wild rice harvesting (Winnipeg River); Aboriginal petroforms


Decorative Arts
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts
Culture: Canadian : Aboriginal or First Nations

Human History
Ceremonial Objects • Fisheries • Forestry • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Local History

Natural Sciences
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections) : Scientific Specimens : Terrestrial Organisms : Aquatic Organisms : Fresh Water : Botany : Zoology : Vertebrates, Mammals (Mammalia), Reptiles (Reptilia) • Earth Science and Geological Collections


Services & Activities
Interpretive programming (summer)

Research Services
Conservation or Restoration

Educational Programs
School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary) • Family Programs • Classes or Workshops • Discovery Room or Centre • Internships

Visitor Services
Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services • Information Centre or Desk • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Food Services
Picnic Area


Publications & Products

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Hours & Admission

Operation: Seasonal 
June, July, August - Family Programs, Campfire Programs, Tours, Films, Bus Tours, School Programs
Open: May Long Weekend: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 1 to Labour Day Weekend: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open all Holidays within season
Admission: Free
Provincial Park Pass Required when within park.


Address
Whiteshell Natural History Museum
PR 307 Whiteshell Provincial Park,  Nutimik Lake,  Manitoba 
R0E 1Y0
Telephone:   1-204-348-2846
Fax:   1-204-348-7458
E-mail: wnhm@granite.ca

Mailing Address:
Whiteshell Natural History Museum
box 130 , Rennie , Manitoba
R0E 1R0


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Last updated: 2008 11 19