Events

Visit the Museum for engaging cultural demonstrations that celebrate winter traditions and knowledge.   Join Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John in the Anishnaabwe Endaat gallery where she will share seasonal stories and guide children in a winter-themed craft.   Saugeen First Nation Community Member and Educator Natalka Pucan will be in the Lower Cafe leading storytelling.  These interactive sessions offer a warm and welcoming way for families […]

Our favourite local magician The Great Steverino is back, but this time, he’ll be showing us some fantastical tricks, with easy magic for kids to learn and perform on their own!   $5 Members | $10 Non-Members (Plus applicable fees).  Preregistration is required.  March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.  SEE FULL MARCH BREAK FAMILY […]

Learn the traditional art of Ukrainian egg decoration (Pysanky) with artist Angela Ewtushik! You’ll layer wax and dyes to create an intricate design on a delicate hollowed-out egg with Angela’s guidance. All materials will be provided; no experience necessary.  Ages 9-14 years | Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required.     $35 Member | $45 Non-member (Plus applicable fees).     REGISTER >>  

Kids are invited to hop into the Museum for an EGG-straordinary afternoon of fun! Spot hidden eggs in the Museum’s exhibits, then get creative decorating your own Easter eggs to take home.   This is a drop-off program, but parents are welcome to join in the fun if they prefer.   Ages 5-10 | Preregistration and prepayment are required.   $10 Members | $15 Non-Members  (Plus applicable […]

Join in this unique opportunity for a guided tour of the Research Room, Archives’ secure storage area, and a selection of archival items not often on display.  You’ll leave with a stronger connection to Bruce County’s history and a great understanding of how it’s preserved and accessed. FREE admission to the tour. Pre-registration required. Details and registration >>

Celebrate Archives Awareness Week (April 7–11) with a fascinating look at Bruce County’s maritime past!  Join guest speaker Patrick Folkes, marine historian and author, for an insightful talk on the myths and realities surrounding local shipwrecks.  Patrick will share stories from his decades of research, including:  Tobermory’s legendary “Griffon”  The mysterious “murders” linked to the schooner “Explorer”  […]

National Canadian Film Day is a massive, one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema. This year’s theme is “Let’s Dream Together” and spotlights Canada’s sense of community and togetherness.   Join us for a screening of one of this year’s CanFilmDay selections, The Nature of Love (Simple Comme Sylvain) (2023).   About the film:  Feeling like her marriage has gone stale, Sophie, an intellectual philosophy professor, decides to abandon her […]

Be a water-wise inventor as you explore our brand-new Canadian Geographic Biinaagami Giant Floor Map with augmented reality (AR) technology! Follow waterways, uncover how water connects people and places, and see how communities care for the water around them. Then take on upcycling challenges where you’ll give old things a new life while helping keep our waters healthy.  Ages 5-10 years | Space is limited, preregistration and […]