Bruce Gallery Closures (Woodland People Exhibit)

June 19 –  CLOSED, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

June 22 – CLOSED – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

June 24  – CLOSED – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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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Enjoy the many benefits of Membership. Not only will you receive FREE admission for a whole year, but so much more!

 

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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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Marine Heritage Festival Launch Party

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July 24, 2026 

5:00 pm
 – 8:00 pm

Ahoy, Mateys! Get ready for the annual Marine Heritage Festival, happening this summer from July 24-26!

The opening night launch party will take place at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre on Friday, July 24, and we encourage all ages to join the marine-themed fun, with free admission from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 

 

Itinerary: 

 

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Registration for the Kid’s Bike Rally at Jubilee Park by the water tower, with races by age category from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 

 

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – FREE admission to the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. 

  

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Steve Baker Magic Show – REGISTER (Online pre-registration encouraged) 

  

5:00 PM – Registration for the Chantry Time-Trek Adventure in the Museum backyard. The history walks to meet the mariners of Southampton’s past will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM around Fairy Lake. (Early onsite registration encouraged) 

   

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Captain Sparrow’s Corn Roast BBQ, hosted by the Saugeen Shores Rotary (Food and drink by cash, debit, or credit) 

 

6:15 PM  Opening remarks, followed by live entertainment with John Stewart 

 

This evening is FREE to attend. 

No registration required for on-floor programming. Walk-ins welcome! 

For Steve Baker Magic, seating is limited, so be sure to register online! 

For Chantry Time-Trek, capacity is limited, so early onsite registration is recommended. 

For more weekend events, visit the Marine Heritage Festival website

Steve Baker Magic | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 

Start your Friday evening with some magic! Full of charm, creativity, and dazzling tricks, Steve will have your mind blown! A professional actor and magician, Steve brings skills to the stage that blend character and comedy seamlessly with magic from around the world. In this special event, experience how Steve brings the Victorian Era and Marine themes to his tricks. 

 

FREE to attend; seating is limited, so be sure to register! 

 

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