Living Prairie Museum

Completely free and open 7 days a week, this museum is great family fun and gets the kids interested in the outdoors

We went to buy some new plants and found so many we weren't familiar with! The variety was impressive and the staff is so friendly. The book selection is awesome! The whole place just feels good to be in. I am thankful for this gem.🤗🦋🌻

my favourite place in winnipeg :) walking through the grassy paths in late summer/early fall, the bugs jumping and humming, perfection. if you can find The Special Bench, it’s my most treasured spot in this whole scary town :)

Great if you like a self-guided tour. There was a helpful staff there to answer any questions we had. The centre is fairly small with lots of taxidermy and preserved insects inside along with animal pelts and Indigenous regalia. There are lots of native plant species growing along the walking path. The path is quite narrow, so you would have to walk in a line if you are traveling in a group. The museum allows for cutting some of the plant species - specifically the sweet grass and sage. Just make sure you do not disturb plants that are going to seed, and you should be fine. Overall, the experience is quite informal and free, which are the two main reasons I enjoyed my time there.

Comprehensive information about prairie flora and fauna. Seeds are available to buy to plant at home. Many native tools and bison skins with various taxidermied birds. Walks through paths in the prairie preserve area give an opportunity for peaceful experience and for inspiration for art. Lots of plant species grown on site for physical reference.

Went to their monarch festival. Staff and volunteers were so friendly and cheerful. Too much to explore in the hour that we were there and the kids were engaged with the various crafts. We will have to come back to see the sheep!

Open house was excellent! Our tour guide, Josh, was very knowledgeable in all that is "Prairie ". Thanks for the milkweed plant! It's going in the ground tomorrow morning! Update. 2023. The milkweed plant that I got from you has finally started growing nicely!