200 McGregor Street
Ivan Franko was a 19th century Ukrainian writer and activist who lived in that part of western Ukraine governed by Austria. Known as Galicia, it was from this region that thousands of Ukrainians left their beloved homeland to come to Canada (1890-1930) in the hope of a better life. The Museum not only illustrates his life through paintings and drawings, but it attempts to show how Franko’s activism impacted the people of Galicia and Ukraine and indirectly those who emigrated to Canada. The Museum also contains a collection of musical instruments, ceramics, wood carvings, glass, and hand-woven kilims, many from this region. Stop for a cup of tea (chai) and honey cake (mediwnyk) at “Baba’s Teapot” mini café.
Doors Open Winnipeg 2026 is now complete. Join us next year for Doors Open Winnipeg 2027 on May 29th and 30th!