Fort La Reine Museum
Pioneer Village and Tourist Bureau
The Portage Tourist Bureau at Fort la Reine Museum also has a website.
Visit and find information on accomodations in Portage and links to events calendars for the Portage and Central Plains Region. The Portage Tourist Bureau site can be found at www.portagetouristbureau.ca
About Fort la Reine Museum
The Fort la Reine Museum is located on the east edge of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Canadian Prairies generally and more specifically the history of the City and Municipality of Portage la Prairie. Fort la Reine Museum has over 25 different buildings displaying thousands of individual artifacts including native artifacts that pre-date the arrival of Europeans to more modern pieces such as farm equipment and military artifacts from the 20th Century. To learn more about Our Story please click here.
News from the Museum
School Programming
Interpretive Spring & Fall School Programs based on Manitoba pioneer life- May 7 – June 29, & September 2012 More
Shakespeare at the Fort
Opening June 25- 29 Shakespeare at the Fort Hamlette... a 20 Minute Shakespeare. A an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, known as "Hamlette" in the Manitoba pioneer era. Then take an interpretive tour of the Fort la Reine museum, Pioneer Village, where "there are more things than are dreamt of in your philosophy""... to look at, explore, and experience....Shows daily at 11am and 1pm
Voices of the Town
Visit Voices of the Town, Vaudeville in Canada on exhibit at the Fort la Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie July & August 2012 on loan from The Peterborough Museum & Archives
We do Birthdays!
Plan a great and exciting birthday party. Available from Mid-May to Mid-September. More
Upcoming Events
May 7 to June 29 and September 2012 - Spring and Fall School Programs - Reserve your tour today, Call 857-3259 for more information
June 9 from 11am to 2pm - Fort la Reine Ride come see the amazing antique bikes that will be riding out to the museum for a "show and shine"
June 25-29 - Shakespeare at the Fort; Shows daily at 11am and 1pm
July and August Voices of the Town, Vaudeville in Canada temporary exhibit on loan from the Peterborough Museum
September 28; Culture Days Open House, The Family Farm, a Community Curated Exhibit
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
By Appointent Only after Labour Day
Admission Prices
Adult: $8.00
Senior: $6.00
Student(under 18): $6.00
Children (12 and under): $3.00
Children (4 and under): Free
Daily Family Pass*: $20.00
Individual Season Pass: $20.00
Family Season Pass: $60.00
*Includes 2 Adults and up to 3 students.
Note: Teachers/Escorts of School Tours are NOT charged admission.