Welcome

The Mennonite Heritage Village brings to life the Mennonite way of life from the 16th century to present day.

Our forty acre (17 hectare) site spreads out from a village street, in a pattern reminiscent of Mennonite villages found throughout Southern Manitoba at the turn of the century. The north side of the street illustrates the early settlement buildings while the south side shows the gradual shift to various business enterprises.

The Village Centre, open year-around, features galleries that tell the story of Mennonite faith and culture through the centuries.
Books, art, collectibles and souvenirs are available at the Gift and Book Shop located in the main building. Local hand crafted items are a popular attraction in the General Store.

Mennonite Heritage Village exists to preserve and share the Mennonite heritage and illustrate a traditional way of life that has all but disappeared.

We hope you enjoy your visit with us.

Mission / Vision / Values

Mission Statement

To preserve and exhibit, for present and future generations, the experience and story of the Russian Mennonites and their contributions to Manitoba.

Vision Statement

MHV will be the premier interpretive centre for the Russian Mennonite story.

Strategic Priorities
  • To engage future generations
  • To be a world class tourist attraction
  • To provide quality education related to our mission
  • To achieve financial health
Core Values

MHV is governed by the following values:
Integrity - Respect - Excellence - Financial Sustainability - Environmental Responsibility
Visitor / Customer Friendly - Member Owned - Teamwork

Hours of Operation

May, June, and September

Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: noon to 5 pm

July - August:

Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: noon to 6 pm

October- April

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Outdoor buildings are closed.*

December 22, 2012 to January 6, 2013

Closed

The outdoor buildings are closed from October to April. Reduced admission is in effect. If they are opened by arrangement for a large group, regular admission prices apply.

The museum may be closed due to severe weather conditions. To avoid disappointment please call ahead.

Admission

Admission Rates
Adults $10.00
Seniors (65 and older) $8.00
Students (ages 13-22) $8.00
Children (ages 6-12) $4.00
Children (ages 5 & under) FREE
Purchase an All-Day Family* Pass $30.00
Annual Individual Membership**
(Season-long admission)		 $40.00
Annual Family* Membership**
Season-long admission)		 $80.00
Lifetime $500.00

*Family is defined as parents and their children under 18.
**Membership entitles you to vote at our annual general meeting, and gives you FREE or reduced admission to FIVE other Signature Museums in Manitoba:

  • Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum — Brandon,
  • Manitoba Agricultural Museum — Austin,
  • New Iceland Heritage Museum — Gimli,
  • St. Boniface Museum — Winnipeg,
  • Western Canada Aviation Museum — Winnipeg.

Upcoming Events

Canada Day - July 1, 2013

Canada Day opening ceremony and birthday cake. Enjoy tours and lunch in the Livery Barn Restaurant.

MHV Waffle Lunch - July 17, 2013

Open to the public

Pioneer Days - August 2 - 5, 2013

Relive our Mennonite past through pioneer activities, steam powered threshing, music, and lots of good food! Our biggest event of the year!

Exhibit: Mennonite Artifacts from the Vistula Delta - August 8 - September 1, 2013
MHV Waffle Lunch - August 22, 2013

Open to the public.

Fall on the Farm - September 2, 2013

Experience harvest work, hearty food, corn on the cob, music, hog butchering, and pioneer demonstrations.

Heritage Classic Golf Tournament - September 11, 2013

Please call Natashia at 326-9661 ext. 228 for more details.

Open Farm Day - September 15, 2013

Enjoy a dinner menu of local foods served in the Livery Barn Restaurant. Tickets will be available at MHV. Watch for details!

MHV Village Grounds and Livery Barn Restaurant Closed for the Season - October 1, 2013

See you on May 1, 2014 for our next season!

Volunteer Appreciation - October 11, 2013

If you have volunteered at MHV this year, you are invited to attend. No formal invitations will be mailed or emailed.

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Calendar of Events

Visitors are welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour.
Please allow 1½ to 2 hours to benefit from the full experience.

On event days, and on certain other days when they have been arranged in advance, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides are available on the village grounds. (Rides can be prearranged for special occasions, groups or tours)

We encourage people to enjoy their experience with us but to work with us to assure safety and the preservation of our museum. We ask you to refrain from smoking except in designated areas and to work with us in matters of safety.

News

Village News (April 25, 2013)

By Evelyn Friesen and Linda Schroeder

A History of MHV’s Education Program
The foundation and impetus for establishing a Mennonite museum in this region was initiated by the late John C. Reimer. In 1966, countless artifacts which had already been collected by the retired school... more

Village News (April 18, 2013)

By Jessica McKague

New Donations – Symbiotic Storytelling

Without artifacts, stories are difficult to ground. MHV visitors may be told that the Klaas Reimer Store was the first shop opened in Steinbach, but when they actually step inside the store and can see the goods on... more

Village News (April 11, 2013)

New Artifact

Recently our Curatorial department received a unique artifact donation. We have added to our collection the bassinet that was used in the birthing room of the Bethesda Hospital for years, beginning in the 1950’s and being taken out of service when electric equipment came... more

Village News (April 4, 2013)

New Staff at MHV

In less than a month the Village will be open for business. It’s just a little hard to imagine all the snow being gone and the yard being dry by then.
This is the time of year when we begin to welcome our seasonal staff back to work at Mennonite Heritage Village... more

Village News (March 28, 2013)

By Barry Dyck

New Staff at MHV
Our auditorium and meeting rooms at Mennonite Heritage Village have become choice event locations for many organizations and individuals. As this rental business grows, so does the need for staff to administer it. Many meetings, banquets and... more

Village Review

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