Closure notice: The Bruce Gallery (A Traveler’s Journey Exhibition) will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It will also be closed Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm.
Closure notice: The Museum and Archives will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Remembrance Day.
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 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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School’s Out Movies Sept 26 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM When school is out, join us for a movie day with free popcorn! Sit back in the Bruce Power Theatre and get ready to watch great flicks on the big screen. Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis as seating is limited. […]
September 29 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bill Streeter (local historian, writer and speaker) was born in 1942 and raised in Southampton, Ontario. Bill is a dedicated genealogist, writer and speaker, and has published over 250 historical articles and played a key role in commemorative local projects. Bill’s presentation will focus on 10 […]
October 4 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM During the national celebration of arts and culture known as Culture Days, the Museum will host a special event dedicated to the current exhibit, Legacy of Hope: A National Crime: The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts. Participants will have a chance to engage and […]
Legacy of Hope: A National Crime, Residential School Community Conversations Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the exhibit A National Crime: The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts, and gain deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Coffee is […]
October 10 | 7:00 PM Our TIFF Film Circuit series continues with a screening of the 2024 Canadian documentary So Surreal: Behind the Masks. The film unveils the fascinating connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and the quest to bring some of the masks back home. […]
Legacy of Hope: A National Crime, Residential School Community Conversations Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the exhibit A National Crime: The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts, and gain deeper awareness into local and person experiences. Coffee is […]
Walk for Wenjack - Wiarton, Bluewater Park October 17 – 1:00 PM | Refreshments provided. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. In collaboration with the Wenjack Family, the goal of […]
October 17 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Get ready for a spook-tacular Hallowe’en-themed costume party just for kids! This special night includes exclusive after-hours access to the Museum, creepy crafts, games, a pizza dinner, and tons of entertainment! A ghoulishly good time awaits those who DARE to join... Ages 8-12 years | Space is […]
Walk for Wenjack - Kincardine, Station Beach October 18 – 1:00 PM | Refreshments provided. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. In collaboration with the Wenjack Family, the goal of the […]
The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie's album and Jeff Lemire's graphic novel. Working with Downie's poetry and music, Lemire has created a powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack. The film is divided into ten chapters, each a song from Downie's musical retelling of Chanie's story – from […]
Walk for Wenjack - Southampton October 20 – Meet at Fairy Lake Pavilion | 1:00 PM | Refreshments provided. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. In collaboration with the Wenjack […]
Walk for Wenjack - Walkerton, Riverbend Park October 21 – 1:00 PM | Refreshments provided. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. In collaboration with the Wenjack Family, the goal of […]
