• Lunar New Year Family Day

    Celebrate Lunar New Year—and your community—at this special Family Day event! Enjoy cultural demonstrations including brush writing, paper cutting, a zodiac animal presentation and more celebrating the Year of the Horse.  Families will get creative with paper dragons, lantern-making, and paper-cut crafts, then take on a game of BINGO sending you around the Museum to […]

  • Renewal – Guided Tour

    Renewal – Guided Tour

    Join us for a docent-led walk-through of Renewal, featuring 33 works of fine textile and fibre art by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). Led by local SAQA artists, Theresa Stafford (Jan 29, Feb 26, and Mar 26) and Renewal artist, Heather Bennett (Jan 29 and Mar 26), this in-person tour offers an insider’s look at the materials, techniques, and creative inspirations behind […]

  • Black History Month: The Fabric of our Being Project

    Join artist and President’s Poet Nadine Williams for a powerful, hands-on public art experience honouring the International Decade for People of African Descent—a UN global initiative recognizing the contributions, histories, and rights of people of African descent, and encouraging communities to learn, reflect on, and celebrate diversity.  Each person will create an 8.5” x 11” tile (materials […]

  • Registration Open: Summer Explorers Camp (10 AM – Online)

    Our Summer Explorers Camp registration opens online today: Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 AM! Designed for children ages 5–10, the BCM&CC’s Summer Explorers Camp blends hands‑on fun, creative learning, and memorable adventures. Campers will explore each week’s theme through interactive exhibits, crafts, games, field trips, and visits from special guests who spark curiosity and excitement. Join us […]

  • TIFF Film Circuit: THE LIFE OF CHUCK

    Join us for a poignant and thought-provoking screening of The Life of Chuck (2025), a moving adaptation of Stephen King’s three-part novella that blends drama, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes  Ages 18 + (Language)     SEE FULL FILM DETAILS AND REGISTRATION >>   Please note that film selections […]

  • Museum Munchkins: My Friend Christopher in Concert

    Bring the whole family for a toe-tapping good time with Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated children’s musician, My Friend Christopher! With memorable lyrics and a jazzy, rootsy sound, Christopher’s concerts are designed for little listeners but are a hit with parents too. Sing and dance along to his cheerful melodies celebrating family life, then stay for tons of hands-on activities created especially for our youngest Museum visitors.   Recommended for ages 18 […]

  • March Break Family Fun Days – Alice in Wonderland (2010, PG) 

    March Break Family Fun Days- Alice in Wonderland (2010, PG)  March 16 | 1:00 PM  In this epic Disney fantasy adventure directed by Tim Burton, Nineteen-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with old friends like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign […]

  • March Break Family Fun Days- Raptors of Ontario

    Join Wild Ontario from the University of Guelph for an introduction to some of the province's most incredible hunting birds! In this program, you'll learn all about raptors, and the amazing skills that help them survive in the wild. Through the stories of these special birds you'll also learn about how humans can impact wild birds, and what you can do to help!  This show […]

  • March Break Family Fun Days- Heritage Demonstrations

     Step into the past as the museum’s exhibits come to life over March Break. Enjoy live displays from spinners and weavers, wood turners, marine heritage interpreters, our lively general store, and Riding the Railways storytelling.  Demonstrations vary from day to day, so each visit offers something different to discover.  Members FREE. General Admission applies. No […]

  • My Honu Friend: Sea Turtle Quilt Workshop

    Kids ages 9-14 create a bright 10" × 12" mini quilt featuring a friendly sea turtle, made with soft, hand-dyed cotton lawn fabric. Using simple collage, children design their own colorful Honu while exploring basic textile art.   A portion of all fees for this project is donated by the designer to the World Wildlife Fund, helping protect real sea turtles […]

  • March Break Family Fun Days – The Big Balloon Show

    Filled with illusions, comedy, and of course, balloons, this surprising and captivating show will have kids bursting with excitement! Imagination, humour, creativity, and audience participation abound in this one-of-a-kind show.    $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 […]

  • March Break Family Fun Days- Heritage Demonstrations

     Step into the past as the museum’s exhibits come to life over March Break. Enjoy live displays from spinners and weavers, wood turners, marine heritage interpreters, our lively general store, and Riding the Railways storytelling.  Demonstrations vary from day to day, so each visit offers something different to discover.  Members FREE. General Admission applies. No […]