... Nice view of a place regarded as a significant cultural institution that offers a powerful and educational experience... an architecturally beautiful structure in the heart of the city... it features interactive galleries, powerful stories, and exhibits that explore human rights issues both in Canada and around the world... the many personal stories of having lived through some of the worst violations of human rights in history make the museum come alive... it's mission is to enhance the understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue... this isn’t just a museum where you learn about the past - it’s a beacon of hope that invites you to imagine a better future... I think, very important and needed given the current state of the world😞... this building is fast-becoming one of Canada’s most iconic symbols... Thanks a lot dear Glenn!(✿◠‿◠)
Photo: Aaron Cohen
The CMHR is designed by world-renowned American architect, Antoine Predock, who took inspiration from the Canadian landscape and it opened its doors to the public in 2014. It is near the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, which has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years.
The building is rich in symbolism and meaning. The towering structure of glass, stone, concrete, and steel is an abstract representation of a white dove embracing a mythic stone mountain. It uses local Tyndall stone and glass wrapped around the northern façade, designed as the dove’s wings. The building is set amid Prairie tall-grass. Meanwhile, the inside of the museum is designed so that visitors complete a journey from dark to light as they ascend the building from its roots to the Tower of Hope.
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