Bruce Gallery Closures (Woodland People Exhibit)
June 24 – CLOSED – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Enjoy the many benefits of Membership. Not only will you receive FREE admission for a whole year, but so much more!
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
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Volunteers are the building blocks of our Museum. All our activities and programs depend on the assistance of dedicated volunteers.
Bruce County’s furniture industry has deep roots, impacting the local economy as well as the day to day lives of families across the region, and beyond. Among the interesting chapters […]
From Furniture to Fighter Planes: Lucknow’s Furniture Factory Read More »
Annie Mae Ferguson (1890-1976) was a registered nurse who served as a Nursing Sister with the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) during the First World War. One of 10 siblings,
Nursing Sister Annie Mae Ferguson Read More »
Exploring Military Experiences Exploring the experiences of people serving with the military during times of conflict is a popular topic in the Archives! Due to the generosity of community members
Sharing Military Experiences Read More »
When recruitment drives began in Ontario during the First World War, Bruce County’s community spirit spurred on the 160th (Bruce) Battalion to become one of the most quickly formed Battalions
Battalion Basics: 160th Bruce Battalion Read More »
During the First World War, troops marched to move throughout a battle to gain positional advantage. The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre’s marching diorama at the entrance to the
Marching Maneuvers: 160th Battalion Distinguishes Itself Read More »
“The 160th was known as the Battalion with the Bear”, recalled Russel Wagner, a schoolteacher and combat engineer who served with the Battalion during the First World War. Recruitment
Teddy Bruce and the 160th: “The Battalion with the Bear” Read More »
Both during and between battles, trench life during the First World War was fraught with dangers such as bursting artillery shells and enemy snipers. Despite this, trench life was also
In this age of online banking and the rise of digital currency, an interesting item to be found in the collection of the Museum are tokens. Originally tokens were issued
Bruce’s first militia was formed with the passing of the Military Act of 1855. This act made all men, ages 18-40, servicemen and ages 40-60 reserves. At this time, there
Early Militia and 32nd Bruce Battalion Read More »
I had some good chance to study the chances a man has against the bullet and concluded that they were all against the man.” Victor Tranter letter, May 7, 1915,
