Maritime Museum Manitobalie in SelkirkManitoba, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The grand opening ceremony of the 2024 season took place on Saturday afternoon with sports, culture and heritage Glen Simard and other community leaders.
“This anniversary not only honors the dedication of our founding leaders, but also heralds an exciting new chapter for the Museum,” Manitoba Maritime Museum Board of Directors.
The organization is dedicated to preserving Manitoba's maritime heritage and offers fascinating exhibits, educational programs and community events.
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As the museum enters its fiftieth year of operation, it now also presents new exhibitions and updated programs.
Museum manager Shay Nordal, who has worked at the museum for 30 years and is 50 years old, said the two ships, anchored on land beside the Red River where they once transported goods, have been a source of pride for Selkirk since it opened in 1974.
Duane Nicol said in addition to improving the facility, the hope is to move the boats indoors so the museum can be open year-round, not just from May to September.
“Our bold vision is to bring these boats indoors so they become permanent fixtures in the community and we protect them to ensure they remain here for generations to come,” Nicol said.
Founded in 1972 and opened in 1974, the museum is one of Selkirk's most popular tourist destinations, receiving more than 50,000 visitors each year. It tells the story of the development and operation of marine life in Lake Winnipeg and the Red River from 1850 to the present day.
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