Closure notice: The Bruce Gallery (A Traveler’s Journey Exhibition) will be CLOSED Tuesdays from September to November, 2026, to support seasonal programming:
Closure notice: The Bruce Gallery (A Traveler’s Journey Exhibition) will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It will also be closed Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10am to 1pm.
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Seasonal Closure: The Museum’s exterior exhibits, including the Mackenzie Log Home and the S.S No. 10 Amabel Log School House, are now CLOSED for the season.
| 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 | Closed |
| 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!
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Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0
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October 23 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Drop off the kids for a frightfully fun Hallowe’en costume party, featuring special after-hours access to the Museum, spooky crafts and games, a pizza dinner, and a movie with popcorn — plus plenty of spooky surprises for those brave enough to join in! Ages 8-12 years | Space is limited, pre-registration and prepayment required. […]
October 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Become an Eco Explorer and get an exclusive, hands-on experience with Saugeen Shores Butterflyway to get the buzz on local pollinators! Learn how bees and butterflies power our ecosystems while getting your hands dirty making pollinator-friendly projects using native species. You’ll even get to take home some of your creations so you can make a real difference right in your own backyard. Ages 7-12 years […]
Join the Bruce County Historical Society for its 2026 Annual General Meeting and a fascinating keynote presentation by Allan Thompson. In Searching for the Light, Thompson will share insights from his research into the life and legacy of Kincardine’s Sir Alexander Mackenzie, one of Canada’s most significant historical figures. Members of the public are welcome […]
Saturday, October 24 | 2:00 PM – 4:00PM Experience an inspiring evening of powerful storytelling, fresh ideas, and community connection through NishTalks — a new public program featuring Indigenous knowledge keepers, artists, speakers, and community leaders from Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Presented in a dynamic TED Talk-style format, NishTalks will feature four short talks sharing contemporary perspectives on language, arts, […]
If you believe that you are never too old to have fun, try something new, and be creative…“I’m Not Done Yet!” is for you! “I’m Not Done Yet!” — a fun, creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older comes to Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this fall. Once a week, participants will gather […]
Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the Witness Blanket exhibit and deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 and 25 The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created […]
If you believe that you are never too old to have fun, try something new, and be creative…“I’m Not Done Yet!” is for you! “I’m Not Done Yet!” — a fun, creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older comes to Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this fall. Once a week, participants will gather […]
Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the Witness Blanket exhibit and deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 and 25 The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created […]
November 7 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Explore, discover, and make a difference here at the Museum! We’ll be joined by special guests from Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre for a fun morning of learning about local nature through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Get the scoop on local ecosystems, creatures, conservation and take part in helping care for the environment! Ages 7-12 years | Space is […]
Virtual via Zoom This virtual event is hosted by the Bruce County Genealogical Society with guest speaker Kristen den Hartog. Kristen's book, "The Roosting Box: Rebuilding the Body After the First World War", delves into the lives of a military hospital's patients and staff, using old letters, diaries, military service records, and more. REGISTER >>
If you believe that you are never too old to have fun, try something new, and be creative…“I’m Not Done Yet!” is for you! “I’m Not Done Yet!” — a fun, creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older comes to Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this fall. Once a week, participants will gather […]
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM One of the greatest survival stories in history began when Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, became trapped and ultimately crushed by Antarctic ice during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917. Against extraordinary odds, Shackleton led his crew to safety through months of hardship on the ice, a perilous […]
