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New Artifact Makes a Splash at the Bruce County Museum
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has received an incredible marine artifact donation: a Mackinaw boat called the Kayoshk. The name comes from the Ojibwe word gayasshk meaning “Seagull”.
Walk for Wenjack in Bruce County
June 20, 2025
This year, residents across Bruce County are invited to take meaningful steps toward reconciliation by participating in Walk for Wenjack events and attending special screenings of The Secret Path, a powerful film about Chanie Wenjack’s story and the legacy of residential schools in Canada.
Renowned Journalist Anna Maria Tremonti to Speak in Bruce County This October
June 11, 2025
Hosted by the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, the event offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s most respected journalists and radio personalities. Anna Maria Tremonti has built a remarkable career at the forefront of Canadian and international news, known for her insightful reporting and her ability to connect complex global issues to the human experience.
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Celebrates Pride Month with Museums are a Drag: An Evening of Drag Show on June 7
May 28, 2025
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to present Museums are a Drag: An Evening of Drag on Saturday, June 7, as part of its Pride Month celebrations.
Inspiring Canadian Women Celebrated in Upcoming New Exhibit at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Homage: Inspired by Outstanding Canadian Women, with a special launch event on Saturday, May 31.
Hair-Raising Fun Comes to Bruce County: Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY Exhibition Opens May 15
April 29, 2025
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is bristling with excitement to announce the arrival of Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY Exhibition, opening May 15 and running until September 1, 2025.
Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Day: Bruce County Museum Hosts Artists and Documentary Screening
April 16, 2025
On May 9, in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centrewelcomes artists Destiny Roote and Melissa Comyn for a discussion on the opening of the art installation Buffalo Woman, followed by a screening of the CBC’s The Fifth Estate documentary, A Sister’s Promise.
Archives Awareness Week Talk at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre to highlight Bruce County’s 160th Battalion Soldiers
March 18, 2025
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to present Bruce in Battle: Life in the 160th Battalion as part of Archives Awareness Week. Happening on April 12 at 2:00 PM, this talk will explore the experiences of Bruce County’s 160th Battalion soldiers during the First World War, featuring a presentation by military historian and researcher Kent Kraemer.
Elora Adventure Film Festival highlights set to feature at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre March 21
March 4, 2025
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is excited to present Muse-Talks: Highlights from the 2024 Elora Adventure Film Festival with Ian Evans on Friday, March 21. Taking place from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM in the Museum’s Bruce Power Theatre, this event will bring the spirit of adventure to Bruce County, offering an inspiring evening of short films and storytelling.
March Break Family Fun at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
February 24, 2025
Get ready for a March Break filled with excitement, discovery, and family-friendly entertainment at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre! From March 8 to March 15, the Museum is transforming into a hub of fun with an incredible lineup of movies, magic, science, crafts, and even a giant balloon-making machine.
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Celebrates Volunteer Muriel Shular as Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
February 19, 2025
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is proud to recognize and congratulate Muriel Shular on being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This distinguished honour acknowledges Muriel’s exceptional dedication and outstanding service to the Museum and the broader community through volunteerism.
Legacy of influential Canadian artist Alan Weinstein celebrated in new digital publication by Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new online publication dedicated to the extraordinary work, career, and legacy of artist Alan Weinstein.
Explore the Wonders of Nature this Family Day at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
February 10, 2025
This Family Day (Monday, February 17), the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre invites visitors of all ages to experience a day of nature-themed fun, with a variety of interactive activities and special presentations from Storm Chaser and Photographer David T. Chapman.
Unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad celebrated in upcoming Black History Month screening at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
February 3, 2025
In recognition of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre presents a special screening of the documentary Secret Agents of the Underground Railroad. Showing on February 8 at 1:00 PM in the Museum’s Bruce Power Theatre, this captivating film sheds light on the courageous efforts of staff at a luxury hotel in Niagara Falls, NY, who played a pivotal role in helping enslaved people find freedom in Canada.
