The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is a world-class community museum located in Southampton, Ontario. Journey through thousands of years of natural and human history in our permanent galleries which include interactive and family friendly exhibitions that tell Bruce County’s history.
The Mezzanine level is devoted to the creation stories, pre-Bruce County times and the Anishnaabwe Endaat Gallery, which showcases Anishnaabwe culture in a broader environmental and cultural context.
In the lower galleries you’ll see what life was like for the early settlers of Bruce County, how they ventured to the new land and settled with their families. The expansive coastline of Bruce County lends to a history rich in Marine heritage, but you can also go back in time by land in “Riding the Rails,” when the railway stretched through Bruce County to the Huron shoreline. Don’t forget to check out “The Last Frontier,” which pays homage to the County’s Pioneers, and experience the life of a soldier during the First World War when you explore “Bruce Remembers.”
After you’ve completed your tour inside, make sure to spend some time outdoors on the beautiful grounds which overlook Fairy Lake. There’s more to explore outside including the Mackenzie log home (temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance), SS #10 Anabel School house, the stokes bay range light and several beautiful gardens.
For more information on our permanent galleries and our newest events and exhibits, visit brucemuseum.ca.
