Dalnavert Museum Winnipeg City Manitoba Canada

The Dalnavert Museum (Sir Hugh John Macdonald House) is a National and Provincial Historic Site in the City of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada.

Partially shaded by lush, green trees, the historic building built in 1895, houses the Dalnavert Museum, also known as the Sir Hugh John Macdonald House which is highlighted by the summer sun. The Dalnavert Museum is a perfect example of the late Victorian era in Winnipeg City with the architecture displaying the beauty of the Queen Anne Revival and is designated as a national and provincial historic site.

Once home to Sir Hugh John Macdonald, a lawyer, Premier of Manitoba, Police Magistrate for Winnipeg as well as being the son of Canada's first Prime Minister, the historic house has been fully restored. Inside, visitors will find exhibits, interpretation areas relating to the building and a collection of items found in the museum. ... continue below the picture...