Canadian Museum for Human Rights

"People in Canada have this idea that racism has not played a central role in our history."

Sandy Hudson, co-founder of Black Lives Matter - Canada

A black woman sits on a wooden block with a dark purple background and low lighting.

Pass the Mic: Let’s Talk About Racism

A series of video interviews from across the country of diverse profiles and diverse stories. Giving you the tools needed to have important conversations about racism.

A man with orange hair wears a hand pattern outfit with black pants.

The Witness Blanket

This monumental work of art honours Survivors of Canada’s residential schools. A new website lets you learn from their experiences and bear witness to their stories.

A person with curly hair, glasses and wearing a black top examines a large artwork consisting of objects set in cedar frames. The image has been broken into interlocking geometric shapes over a pale brown background with a slight wood grain texture.

Black History and human rights

Discover Black stories, voices, struggles and triumphs. Learn about personal and collective acts of resistance and the ongoing fight for equality.

A black and white photo of a movie theatre audience. The picture is taken from the front of the theatre looking towards the back, so the faces of the audience can be seen. Potted palm trees line the walls on each side. — Photo: Hannibal Free Public Library, Steve Chou Tomlinson

Plan your visit

Location

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Hours

Open Today:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission

Adult General Admission:

$18

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Events

Ukrainian Artists United

February 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023

Cost: Free with admission

A woman kneels beside a coffee table surrounded by books and heirlooms.

Anti‐Black Racism: A mental health concern

February 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Free, registration required

Close-up of a dark-skinned person sitting on a couch, with their hands clasped on their lap.

Member Wellness Talk: Physical activity in an aging population

Thursday, February 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Cost: Registration required at humanrights.ca. See below for more information.

An older couple is walking through a wooded area using nordic poles.

Ukrainian Artists United Launch

February 24, 2023, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

A woman in a long white dress stands in a field holding a bandura, a Ukrainian plucked string folk instrument.

Upcoming Events

Stories

One woman’s resistance: Viola Desmond’s Story

A head-and-shoulder portrait of Viola Desmond framed by a vertical purple rectangle. Viola is wearing a white top.

Black sleeping car porters

By Travis Tomchuk

A black and white photo of four men in train porter uniforms. All of the men are smiling, and the two men in the middle appear to be shaking hands.

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Exhibitions

Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War

October 2019 to November 2023

A group of young women and girls in their teens stand together on the front porch of a building. Most are dressed in white blouses and blue skirts, with two girls also wearing blue sweaters. To the right, a doorway reveals a roomful of students sitting at wooden desks and writing on notepads.

Climate Justice

June 2022 to June 2024

A crowd of youth hold protest signs and stand behind a large banner that reads “La Terre Mère,” or “mother earth” in English.

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Explore the Museum from home

Join Museum guides for virtual tours of our exhibits and architecture. Download our mobile app to check out the entire Museum, gallery by gallery. Discover our many special online experiences.

Pass the Mic: Let’s Talk About Racism

The Witness Blanket

Black History and human rights