Dalnavert

Dalnavert
Dalnavert Museum
Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Type historic house museum
Website www.mhs.mb.ca/info/museums/dalnavert
National Historic Site of Canada

Dalnavert is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in the restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, former Premier of Manitoba and son of Sir John A. Macdonald. The house is an example of Queen Anne Style architecture, and has been furnished for the late Victoria era. It is owned and operated by the Manitoba Historical Society.

Dalnavert Museum is open for tourists throughout the year.

Affiliations

The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada. It is the restored home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald and is now a tourist attraction, especially at Christmas time.

Dalnavert Museum & Visitors’ Centre

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