Museum Hours
​Open seasonally May - September
Monday through Sunday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Open on all long weekends during the season
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Admission
• Adult: $ 10.00
• 60+: $ 8.00
• Student (Valid Student ID): $ 8.00
• Children (5-12): $ 5.00
• Children (4 and under): Free
• Daily Family Pass*: $ 25.00
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Memberships
Individual Membership: $ 25.00
Family Membership: $ 60.00
*Family Membership:
Includes 2 children and 2 adults or seniors
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​Members: Free regular admission for a full year,
complimentary drip coffee, discounts on signature special events, & access to resource libraries.​​
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Fill out the membership form and bring into the museum to pay and receive your member card, or visit us and we'll be happy to assist you.
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Petit Café de la Reine is Now Open!
Looking for a great cup of coffee in a unique setting?
Petit Café de la Reine is now open at Fort la Reine Museum!
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You do not need to purchase museum admission to visit our Visitor Centre and enjoy one of our delicious hot or iced lattes, specialty coffees, teas, or cold beverages.
Whether you're passing through, meeting a friend, or taking a break from your day, everyone is welcome.
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Grab a drink and browse through hundreds of historic photographs that tell the story of our region, or take your beverage outside and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the museum grounds.
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Stop in, sip, and stay awhile. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Open during regular museum hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
daily during the season.
About Us
Located on the outskirts of Portage la Prairie, the Fort la Reine Museum is an open-air museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of our region.
Home to more than 25 unique heritage structures, our site brings the past to life through immersive, walkable experiences.
For 59 years, the museum has stood as a reflection of prairie life, showcasing how communities lived, worked, and grew
from 1738 to 1950.
Visitors can explore the lives of early pioneers, follow the journeys of fur traders and frontier entrepreneurs, learn about regional Indigenous histories, and step inside homes that illustrate domestic life from the 1850s to the mid-20th century.
We are also proud to serve as the region’s Visitor Welcome Centre. Whether you’re looking for local tourist information, a fresh cup of coffee, or simply a place to pause and recharge during your travels, we invite you to stop in and stay awhile.
As we look ahead to celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2027, we remain deeply rooted in the support of our community.
The preservation and care of our grounds and buildings depend on the people who believe in keeping history alive.
There are many ways to get involved—whether through volunteering, partnerships, or attending our events—and we welcome all who want to be part of our story.
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Location & Other
We are located just off of the Trans Canada Highway, 45 minutes West of Winnipeg.
2652 Saskatchewan Avenue East
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N3Z9
For the comfort and safety of all visitors, we do not allow dogs (Service Dogs Welcome) or smoking on the property. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Visitor Centre features accessible washrooms, change tables, and most heritage buildings are wheelchair accessible. There are some buildings however, that are not due to their historic nature (staircases, railcar corridors, etc.)