Upcoming Closures:

Upcoming Archives Closure:

Please note, the Archives will be CLOSED to in-person researchers from Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, June 6 and will re-open on Saturday, June 7. Staff will continue to respond to phone calls and emails, and will attend scheduled donor meetings during the closure.

Museum Hours

Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM

Archives Hours

Monday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

General Admission

Individual $8.00 + HST
Children (4-12) $4.00 + HST
Student $6.00 + HST
Senior $6.00 + HST
Archives $6.00 + HST
Children (3 & under) FREE

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Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre​

33 Victoria Street North (in the town of Saugeen Shores)
Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0

Toll Free: 1-866-318-8889 | Phone: 519-797-2080 | Fax 519-797-2191

museum@brucecounty.on.ca

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Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY Exhibition | Now Open!
From whiskers to fur and everything in between, explore the wonderful world of hair like never before!
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Homage: Inspired by Outstanding Canadian Women | Exhibit Opening May 31
Join us in celebration of women throughout the ages and across the country with this nationally touring collection of framed neckpieces created in tribute by renowned metal artist Don Stuart.
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Deep Dives

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PA Maker Day: Wearable Wonders

June 6, 2025
Discover the art and innovation of wearable creations this Maker Day! Inspired by our temporary exhibit HOMAGE, explore how design, story and technology come
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School’s Out Movies

June 6, 2025
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Disheveling: An Extraordin-HAIRY Exhibition

Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY Exhibition

May 15, 2025
  – September 1, 2025
You’re within a hair’s breadth of discovering everything about HAIR. Humans, plants, and animals show off their best attire, their hair, and the fine-tooth
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Anaphylaxis (Nut Aware) Policy

Bruce County has development and approved a ‘nut-aware’ policy in order to comply with the Policy on Ableism and Discrimination which recognizes Anaphylaxis as a ...
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Location

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

33 Victoria Street North (in the town of Saugeen Shores) Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0

Toll Free: 1-866-318-8889

Phone: 519-797-2080

Fax: 519-797-2191

museum@brucecounty.on.ca

 
 
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Hours

Museum

Monday10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday1 PM – 5 PM
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Archives & Research Room

Monday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Admission

Individual $8.00 + HST
Children $4.00 + HST
Student $6.00 + HST
Senior $6.00 + HST
Archives $6.00 + HST

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Anaphylaxis (Nut Aware) Policy

Bruce County has developed and approved a ‘nut-aware’ policy in order to comply with the Policy on Ableism and Discrimination which recognizes Anaphylaxis as a disability under the Humans Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19 (Code) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. H-6.

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