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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Tuesdays, April 18 - May 30 (7 weeks) | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM During this seven-week workshop held at the Museum, members of BCGS and special guests will cover the following topics: How to start your family history Where to find records: at home, in Archives, at family history centres & online Organizing […]
Pat Kelly’s presentation will cover conditions in Germany that led to mass emigration, early German immigration to Canada, the trek from Waterloo County to Bruce County, the persecution of German Canadians during and after the First World War, and effects of this up to the present. This event is available for in person attendance at […]
Teens: Creative Minds explores the brains of young people and shines a light on their creative drive by showcasing the work of 11 teenagers from across Canada who over the last 100 years have taken the path of innovation with the aim of changing the world! See Teens: Creative Minds from May 18 - September 4 […]
PA Day Maker Day: Young Inventors June 2 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM One of six full day “Maker” programs for children taking place on PA Days throughout the school year! Join us for the last PA Day of the school year and let your kids discover inventions and innovations from Canadian teens! Children […]
School’s Out PA Day Movies June 2 | 1:00 PM When school is out, join us for a movie day! 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. 1:00 PM – Disney’s […]
June 8 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM On June 8th, join us in our Bruce Power Theatre for a screening of Take Me to Prom (2019), a critically acclaimed documentary directed by Andrew Moir, who will join us in person post-screening to share behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film. A panel discussion […]
June 10 - September 4 In partnership with the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists (BPSA), the BCM&CC presents the juried show Escarpment Roots: The Land, The People, The Story, celebrating art inspired by the Niagara Escarpment with all forms of painting, photography, mixed media wall art, and 3D art. For BPSA artists, the escarpment is […]
June 12 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual (via Zoom) As a young child immersed in Scottish culture and tradition, Christine Woodcock, genealogy educator and owner of Genealogy Tours of Scotland, was aware of some urban legends. Although she had traveled to Scotland several times in her formative years, it wasn’t until she traveled […]
June 14 | 9:00 AM Saugeen Shores pickup; 9:40 AM Walkerton pickup Join the BCHS as they visit the Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum and then travel the route taken by the vigilantes to the home of the Donnelly family where they were massacred over 140 years ago. $100 BCHS Members | $110 Non-BCHS Members | Preregistration is required […]
On June 21, all individuals, families, and communities are encouraged to visit the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre to commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day and experience the diverse cultural heritage it represents. Details of the Event: Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Location: Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria […]
June 28 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM In recognition of Multicultural Day (June 27), the BCM&CC will host a special welcome for newly landed Canadians in the Grey-Bruce region. From 11 AM – 12 PM, guests will enjoy a guided tour of the Museum and a history lesson on the local area, highlighting the […]
July 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11:00 AM August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00 AM Get up close and personal with some of nature's most fascinating creatures this summer with the return of our much-loved wildlife shows! These shows are perfect for families, school groups, and anyone who is interested in learning about […]
