Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Physical or "tangible cultural heritage" includes buildings and historic places, monuments, artifacts, etc., that are considered worthy of preservation. These include objects significant to the archaeology, architecture, science or technology of a specific culture. The following museums and groups fall into this category of culture:
Archibald Historical Museum - La Rivière
This museum includes a furnished log house (1878) where Nellie McClung boarded as a teacher. A large frame house owned by Nellie McClung is furnished with pieces from the early 1900s. Her first two books were written and her first child born here. The former La Rivière CPR Station, with its distinctive mansard roof design, is the only existing example in Manitoba. A three-storey barn has an old country store, household effects, tools, buggies. Open daily mid-May to Labour Day weekend, noon - 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday, except by appointment. Admission charged.
| Location: | East from La Rivière to Road 52W |
| Address: | Box 97, La Rivière, MB R0G 1A0 |
| Tel: | 204-242-2825/204-242-2554 |
| Fax: | 204-242-2798 |
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre houses the largest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada and features "Bruce", a 43 ft. (13 meter ) Mosasaur. Discover Manitoba's prehistory and the sea monsters that lived in the Western Interior Seaway. Experience a Fossil Dig Adventure Tour along the Manitoba Escarpment searching for and excavating fossils on an 80 million year old sea bed. School, youth and group museum tours available year round. Dig tours available May to September. Summer Kids programs Monday to Friday in July and August. Open daily 1 - 5 p.m. September to May; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June to August.
| Address: | 111-B Gilmour Street, Morden, Manitoba, R6M 1N9 |
| Tel: | 204-822-3406 |
| Fax: | 204-272-3303 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
| Website: | www.discoverfossils.com |
Dufferin Historical Museum
The museum has attractive displays of pioneer artifacts such as photos, textiles, toys and other antique items. Open 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. daily, mid-June to September long weekend. Other times by appointment. Tours welcome. Admission charged.
| Location: | South end of Kings Park |
| Address: | Box 1646, Carman, MB, ROG 1V0 |
| Tel: | 204-828-3564 or 204-745-3058 |
| Fax: | 204-828-3698 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame
The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum displays memorabilia related to the history of baseball in Manitoba, dating back to the 1900s with uniforms from both past and present. An interactive computer allows visitors to read about individual inductees in the museum. Open year-round, daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Donations accepted.
| Address: | 111-B Gilmour Street, Morden, Manitoba, R6M 1N9 |
| Tel: | 204-822-4636 |
| Fax: | 204-822-1483 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
| Website: | www.mbhof.ca |
Miami Railway Station Museum
Built in 1889, this museum is a national historic site depicting the life and times of the rural station agent. Open June to August, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays or by appointment. Admission charged.
| Location: | Hwy. 23 |
| Address: | Box 203, Miami, MB, R0G 1H0 |
| Tel: | 204-435-2013/435-2448/435-2115 |
| Fax: | 204-435-2067 |
Miami Pioneer Museum
This museum features a 40 foot mosasaur vertebrae and head bones of prehistoric mammals. World War uniforms, wedding dresses, tools and artifacts pertaining to the women's work of the time, a school room and a church with pulpit and organ depict the life of the early settlers. Open June to September, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Admission charged. .
| Location: | 3rd Street and Kirby |
| Address: | Box 153, Miami, MB, R0G 1H0 |
| Tel: | 204-435-2305 |
| Fax: | 204-435-2064 |
Morden Historical Society
| Address: | C/O P.O. Box 5017, Morden, Manitoba, R6M 1Y9 |
| Contact: | Julie McNeice |
| Tel: | 204-822-3968 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
Pembina Threshermen’s Museum
The Pembina Threshermen's Museum contains steam threshing equipment used by the early pioneers. Open mid-May to September, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. weekends. Admission charged.
| Location: | 5 km/3.5 mi from either Winkler or Morden on Hwy. 3 |
| Address: | Box 1103, Winkler, MB., R6W 4B2 |
| Tel: | 204-325-7497 |
| Fax: | 204-331-3733 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
| Website | www.threshermensmuseum.com |
Plum Coulee & District Museum
This museum houses many items relating to the early Jewish, Ukrainian, German and Mennonite pioneers and is filled with photos of Plum Coulee's start as a thriving mercantile centre. Open during summer months or by appointment.
| Location: | 277 Main Avenue |
| Address: | Box 36, Plum Coulee, MB, R0G 1R0 |
| Tel: | 204-829-3419 |
| Fax: | 204-829-3436 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
Roland 4H Museum
With the building of the railroad in the late 1880s, homesteader Roland McDonald purchased a quarter section of land through which the rail line passed. Roland registered as the railway station in 1890. See Canada's only 4-H Museum displaying many artifacts of this far-reaching organization. Open July 1 to August 31, daily 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Donations accepted.
| Location: | 72 - 3rd Street, Roland. |
| Address: | Box 119, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0 |
| Tel: | 204-745-2008 or 204-343-2061 |
| Fax: | 204-343-2001 |
| Email: | Click to Email |
| Website: | www.roland4hmuseum.ca |
St. Joseph Museum
This is a pioneer museum displaying several buildings, including the oldest timber house in southern Manitoba, agricultural machines and antique tractors dating back to 1927. Guided two-hour tours provided. Picnic tables, campground and drinking water available. Open daily May to end of September. Admission charged.
| Location: | 6.5 km/4 mi. off PTH 75 on PR 201. |
| Address: | Box 34, St. Joseph, MB, R0G 2G0 |
| Tel: | 204-737-2397 or 204-737-2390 |
Star Mound School Museum
A former schoolhouse (1886) with text books, records, the Star Mound School Museum is located in a park noted for spring crocuses. A sacred Aboriginal site is also located here. Open daily, April to October. Donations accepted.
| Location: | 3 km/2 mi west and 1.6 km/1 mi north of Snowflake |
| Address: | Box 304, Crystal City, MB, R0K 0N0 |
| Tel: | 204-873-2600 |
"Natural heritage" is also an important part of a culture, encompassing the countryside and natural environment, including flora and fauna, scientifically know as biodiversity. This type of heritage site often serve as an important component to the tourist industry.
- Pembina Valley Provincial Park – This park is located just off PR 201, South of Morden and is 1.8 km2 (440 acres) in size. The hiking trails offer picturesque vantage points of the Pembina Valley and surrounding countryside. They provide various levels of intensity, from challenging hikes to relaxing strolls.
For more information contact the Manitoba Conservation Office in Manitou at 204-242-2950. - Stanley Centennial Park – This park is a lovely recreational park located 6 ½ km south and 5 km west of Morden on PR 432. The citizens of the RN of Stanley built it as a centennial project. The 24 hectare park is filled with natural wooded areas of oak elm, poplar, ash and birch.
For more information call Larry Kube 204-242-2950.