Bruce Gallery Closures
Saturday, May 30 – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 3 – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 9 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 24 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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NOTICE: The Museum’s outdoor exhibits and back patio will be temporarily CLOSED from June 1-8.
| 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 | 1 PM - 5 PM |
| 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
Toll Free: 1-866-318-8889 | Phone: 519-797-2080 | Fax 519-797-2191
Our success is made possible, in part, by the support we receive through our strong relationships with you, our donors. Your generosity ensures that we will continue to inspire, educate and remain the premier destination of choice for exploring our history.
Volunteers are the building blocks of our Museum. All our activities and programs depend on the assistance of dedicated volunteers.
Select Tuesdays throughout July & August | Tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Explore the rich history of Bruce County this summer with our guided Museum tours! During this 45-minute tour, you’ll journey back through time to see the evolution of the area from 5 million years ago to modern day as we […]
Select Tuesdays throughout July & August | Tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Explore the rich history of Bruce County this summer with our guided Museum tours! During this 45-minute tour, you’ll journey back through time to see the evolution of the area from 5 million years ago to modern day as we […]
Summer Shows | July 2 - August 27 Select Wednesdays throughout July & August | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us in the Bruce Power Theatre throughout the summer for an unforgettable lineup of interactive and educational shows featuring incredible animals, mind-blowing science, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Please note, presenters may […]
August 28 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us for a special day full of cultural demonstrations with Chef Zach Keeshig of Naagan, Parks Canada, Elder Shirley John, Natalka Pucan, and author Dorothy Ladd! Members FREE; General Admission Applies. No preregistration required. Proudly presented by Bruce Power.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Workshop at 10:30 AM Calling all LEGO® fans! Come and build for fun or put your skills to the test in our weekly themed kids' contest. LEGO® prizes will be up for grabs, and make sure to check out our guided LEGO® workshops to try your hand at a new […]
September 5 | 7:00 PM Our 2025 TIFF Film Circuit series kicks off with a screening of Meet the Barbarians, a 2024 French-language comedy directed by Julie Delpy. Laying bare a number of Western hypocrisies, this amusing satire looks at what happens when a small town in France, expecting to welcome a family of Ukrainian […]
Art and Soul: Watercolour and Batik in Harmony Exhibit Opening September 13 | 2-4 PM FREE to attend; All are welcome! Please RSVP online or by calling (519) 797-2080. In this show Bev Morgan will display her unique, original art of watercolours and Batik. Bev enjoys traditional watercolour techniques as well as discovering the […]
EXHIBIT NOW OPEN September 15 – November 30 From the early 1830s to 1996, over 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, some as young as four years, were forced to attend residential schools funded by the Canadian government and administered by the churches. The Residential School System consisted of at least 139 schools […]
September 18 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to honour the history, cultures, and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and to acknowledge the profound and enduring impact of the residential school system on Survivors, their families, and communities. Ahead of this […]
September 20 | 10:00 AM (Doors at 9:45 AM) Join us for a fun-filled concert for the whole family with beloved children’s musician Erick Traplin, followed by hands-on activity stations and Museum exploration! Erick’s high-energy concert with catchy songs, lively storytelling, and plenty of audience participation will have kids of all ages singing, laughing, […]
September 26 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Get ready to build, tinker, and experiment as we spend a day discovering the science behind movement. Design and test your own mini vehicles, robotics, and learn about mechanical motion in this hands-on day of creativity! Ages 5-10 years | Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required. […]
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. […]
