Upcoming Closures:

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.

Museum Hours

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

Archives Hours

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

General Admission

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

Membership & Passes

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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Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre​

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

museum@brucecounty.on.ca

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Donations

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.

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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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Woodland People - Artist Taylor Cameron | Opens June 6
Saugeen First Nation Artist Taylor Cameron delves into the history and rich culture of the Woodland peoples who have inhabited this territory since time immemorial.
RSVP to attend the Exhibit Opening >>
Get Ready for Summer!
Our summer events are now LIVE and open for registration! Visit us for daily fun and amazing exhibits and events happening throughout July & August.
See our full events calendar >>
Tara on Tour Photo Contest | On Now Until August 31!
Want to be part of Tara’s adventures throughout Bruce County this summer? Snap a selfie and enter for a chance to win a prize package worth over $200!
See full contest details >>
Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno: Biomimicry & Transport | Now Open!
Discover how some of nature’s greatest designs have inspired innovative new technologies that move us into the future in this unique travelling exhibition from the Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier (QC).
See exhibit details >>

EVENTS &

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Deep Dives

December 1, 2019
Digital Deep Dives https://youtu.be/3zw102-oGFEhttps://youtu.be/L7Evm5cZjDk https://youtu.be/_bPcKEeKscghttps://youtu.be/eWb_uIBR1zIhttps://youtu.be/h5j64XYn5-U

PA Maker Day: Make it Inspired by Nature

June 5, 2026
Be inspired by the greatest inventor of all: Nature! In our summer exhibit on biomimicry you’ll learn how plants and animals solve problems, then use those ideas to design and build

EXHIBITS

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Witness Blanket

September 14, 2026
  – November 30, 2026
This fall, the Bruce County Museum will be host a traveling replica of the Witness Blanket.   Inspired by a woven blanket, this cedar-framed
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Woodland People – Artist Taylor Cameron

June 6, 2026
  – September 13, 2026
Exhibit Opening Saturday, June 6 | 2 PM – 4 PM  FREE to attend; all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP online below
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stories & Artefacts

Browse a small portion of the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre’s Collection of Artefacts. Get a taste of the more then 20,000 items that help us tell the story of Bruce County.

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History of The Museum

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Anaphylaxis (Nut Aware) Policy

Bruce County has development and approved a ‘nut-aware’ policy in order to comply with the Policy on Ableism and Discrimination which recognizes Anaphylaxis as a ...
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Location

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

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

museum@brucecounty.on.ca

 
 
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Hours

Museum

Monday10 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
Sunday1 PM – 5 PM
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Archives & Research Room

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 - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Admission

Individual $8.00 + HST
Children $4.00 + HST
Student $6.00 + HST
Senior $6.00 + HST
Archives $6.00 + HST

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Anaphylaxis (Nut Aware) Policy

Bruce County has developed and approved a ‘nut-aware’ policy in order to comply with the Policy on Ableism and Discrimination which recognizes Anaphylaxis as a disability under the Humans Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19 (Code) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. H-6.

Visit brucecounty.on.ca for more details

Take The Survey

Help shape the future of the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre!

We’re creating a new four-year strategic plan – and your input matters. Take our quick survey and share your feedback on programs, events, education, collections and more.
Your insights will help guide our priorities from 2027-2030.

Survey respondents who would like to participate in our draw will have a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards to Mill Creek Chocolates!

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Experience Survey

brucemuseum.ca | Survey closes Aug. 23

Please take this short survey to help the BCM&CC improve its communications and marketing to better serve County residents, members, and visitors.

 

The results of this survey are anonymous, and we welcome your honest feedback.

 

Survey closes August 23!

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Help shape the future of the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre!

We’re creating a new Digital Content Strategy—and your input matters. Take our quick 5–7 minute survey and tell us how you’d like to connect with us digitally (online, onsite, or offsite).

Plus, you could win a $25 Dizzy Bird Coffee gift card!

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