Dalnavert
For other places named "Dalnavert", see Dalnavert, Highland.
| Dalnavert Museum | |
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| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°53′09″N 97°08′31″W / 49.885963°N 97.14188°W |
| Type | historic house museum |
| Website | www.mhs.mb.ca/info/museums/dalnavert |
| Official name | Dalnavert National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1990 |
Dalnavert is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is located 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. The house was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990.[1]
The Dalnavert Museum was open for tourists in July and August, but ceased operations indefinitely in November 2013.
The Museum is affiliated with the 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.
External links
References
- ↑ Dalnavert. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
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