Manitoba Electrical Museum

Manitoba Electrical Museum
Manitoba Electrical Museum
Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Type Electrical Museum
Website Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre

Manitoba Electrical Museum is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada dedicated to the electrical history of Manitoba. It is a volunteer organization run by retired members of Manitoba Hydro.

Collection

The museum follows the history through six themes from the 1870s to the present. It also looks into the future. On the lower level, a Discovery Area with electrical safety exhibits and seasonal exhibits are displayed. 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.

Manitoba Electrical Museum Collection

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