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!
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Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0
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Get cozy with a day at the movies and FREE popcorn! Escape the January chill with two family-friendly films on the big screen. Bring the kids, meet friends, and enjoy an easy mid-winter outing that’s all under one roof. Members FREE. General Admission applies. Preregister to save your seat! 1:00 PM – The Bad Guys 2 (2025, G) Runtime: 104 minutes DETAILS AND […]
February 6 | 7:00 PM Join us for a powerful and inspiring screening of Samia (2024), a biographical drama that celebrates courage, ambition, and the fight for freedom. Contains mature themes. Somali with English subtitles. Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes SOLD OUT! SEE FULL TIFF Series Details >> Please note that film selections are subject to change. Members FREE; $8 adults, $6 […]
Join the Roxy Young Company as they take you on an adventure in the world of theatre arts. What does it take to create amazing characters when you're in a play? Find out as Lacey Mooney leads you through fun character-building exercises using the Museum exhibits as your backdrop. Improvise, move, and have fun while you learn what it's like to walk […]
WEBINAR via Zoom Family history goes beyond vital statistics; it’s about listening to the voices of our ancestors. Letters, postcards, telegrams, and other everyday forms of communication bring personal experiences to life and add context that official records often lack. Learn how to find these materials in archives, local collections, and family holdings, and interpret […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
