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
Toll Free: 1-866-318-8889 | Phone: 519-797-2080 | Fax 519-797-2191
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Volunteers are the building blocks of our Museum. All our activities and programs depend on the assistance of dedicated volunteers.
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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. […]
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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. […] |
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September 29 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bill Streeter (local historian, writer and speaker) was born in 1942 and raised in Southampton, Ontario. Bill is a dedicated genealogist, writer and speaker, and has published over 250 historical articles and played a key role in commemorative local projects. Bill’s presentation will focus on 10 […] |
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October 4 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM During the national celebration of arts and culture known as Culture Days, the Museum will host a special event dedicated to the current exhibit, Legacy of Hope: A National Crime: The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts. Participants will have a chance to engage and […] |
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