Official Tourism Website of Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Experience the long and proud history of Bruce County beginning in the newly updated Anishnaabwe Endaat gallery, through pioneer times to present day. Journey through thousands of years of natural and human history; come face-to-face with a baby mammoth, meet the shopkeeper while exploring Bevan's General Store, or play in our technology lab. Explore the rich marine history of Bruce County's lighthouses, shipwrecks and fishing industry; board the HMS General Hunter, an 1812 battleship replica, where an exciting virtual experience awaits as you shoot the cannon to defeat the enemy. Step into the trenches of WWI and follow the life of a Bruce County soldier through the war. Discover all this and more!
May 16 - September 2 - "Kids Celebrate!" Everyone loves a special occasion – be it India’s Diwali, the New Year in China, the Jewish celebration Hanukkah, Toonik Type in Iqaluit or Canada Day – what better way to appreciate the diversity of celebrations in Canada than through ‘Kids Celebrate’, a travelling exhibition on loan from the Canadian Museum of History. Explore the variety of holidays celebrated throughout the year with this interactive display that highlights Canada’s diversity and four seasons. Families will have fun learning while enjoying 12 different celebrations! Proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation and 101.7 the One
June 15 – September 2 - Good Eye: Responding to the Landscape Sharon Barfoot has enjoyed a long and varied career in the arts that has included costume and jewelry design, teaching, graphics, curating and, most recently, painting full-time. Sharon’s approach to the work in this exhibition is minimalist in which she applies the Buddhist concept of Miksang. Miksang is a Tibetan word meaning ‘good eye’ where it is asked that we view the world in a new way; a way that is always fresh as if seeing it for the first time. Sharon responds to the landscape with a ‘good eye’ and works to bare the bones and remove the details in order to find the essence of place. Proudly presented by 98 The Beach
The Museum offers adult and children's programming and special events, and is home to the Bruce County Archives & Research Room. One visit will have you buying a membership! You can also use your membership for free admission at 4 additional Museums including: Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Waterloo Region Museum & Archives, Huron County Museum and Simcoe County Museum!
Enjoy these boredom busting programs throughout July & August
Visit brucemuseum.ca for a schedule of programs and events or call us toll free at 1-866-318-8889 to plan your visit today! 33 Victoria Street North, Southampton, ON in beautiful Saugeen Shores.
