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!
33 Victoria Street North (in the town of Saugeen Shores)
Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0
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PA Day Maker Day: Make it Painted! April 11 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Explore the magic of painting through activities inspired by our current exhibit, Yükselle Hassan: Realism in Fantasy. Participants will get messy and experiment with a variety of painting techniques to create layered, fantastical artworks. Let your imagination flow and […]
April 12 | 2:00 PM Explore the experiences of Bruce County’s 160th Battalion soldiers with Kent Kraemer, founder of the 160th Bruce Battalion Facebook page, which began chronicling the 160th’s day-to-day activities throughout the First World War beginning in 2015. Bruce County’s residents did some amazing things during military service, and Kent will be sharing […]
National Canadian Film Day is a massive, one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema. This year’s theme is “Something to Believe In” and highlights stories that capture the power of art, of community, of having a dream, and of fighting for what you believe in. Celebrate CanFilmDay with us by checking out a uniquely Canadian flick […]
Drop in one last time to explore our exhibit Realism in Fantasy before it is gone! Through casual conversations artist Yükselle Hassan will be able to answer questions related to the exhibit, her artistic style, and even some insight into previous works. Stop by any time between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for this self-guided […]
All aboard! Our popular Bus Trip is back for another exciting excursion to Stratford! Prepare for a day filled with friends, shopping, and word-class theatre as we Break Out of the Bruce to see Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “As You Like It”. About the Show The Forest of Arden, reimagined in this production, sees its pastoral […]
May 9 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM In honour of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre welcomes artists Destiny Roote, Melissa Comyn, and Jes Daneluk for a discussion on the opening of the art installation Buffalo Woman. The installation, which […]
May 12 | 7:00 PM Hosted by the Bruce County Genealogical Society We all have 19th century examples in our family histories where parents, children and grandparents migrated to, or within, Canada. What was the impact on the aged folk who left their families, and their long-time friends and neighbours? Or the physical stresses from […]
Members See it First! May 15 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Please RSVP online below, or by calling (519) 797-2080 Join us for the opening of our summer exhibit Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY exhibition and test your knowledge on hairstyles throughout the decades with our quiz show kicking off at 5:30 PM in the […]
Exhibit Opening May 31 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM FREE to attend; All are welcome! Please RSVP online below, or by calling (519) 797-2080 RSVP >> Homage is a nation ally touring collection of 41 framed neckpieces created as a celebration and tribute to Canadian women throughout the ages and across the country […]
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. Please note that selections are subject to change. Members FREE. General […]
Discover the art and innovation of wearable creations this Maker Day! Inspired by our temporary exhibit HOMAGE, explore how design, story and technology come together to create unique, wearable masterpieces. Ages 5-10 years | Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required. $40 Member | $50 Non-member SEE FULL EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION >> Proudly presented […]
Celebrate Pride Month while enjoying inspiring drag performances from some of the most talented and creative drag artists from Toronto and Guelph. Join drag artists Nikki Chin, Sapphyre Poison, and Rachael Temptation for an evening you won’t soon forget! The program will showcase high drag that ranges anywhere from classic to new modern drag. You […]
