EXHIBITS:

Dinosaurs Invade The Bruce Exhibit is open until October 4^th

and

Ghostly Guardians of The Bruce Coast: The History and Stories of the Lighthouses of the Bruce Coast

NEW - Opens Oct 29^th -

"Shifting Gears... Driving Cultural Change"

- Boomers Journey Towards Cultural Change.

Explore and relive the years of 1950's - cars, technology, music, literature, food, media and life in the 'nifty 50's'.

How does this decade - the 1950's - and its changing technology, and lifestyles relate and impact the life of Bruce County baby boomers today?    
 

EVENTS:

A Day in the Life – Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Costumed interpreters depict how it would be in the 1800s in a day in the life of…

   October 4 – A Logger

   November 8 – A Military Officer

General Admission 

Sponsored by Port Elgin & District Lions Club

September 23 to October 21 - Perimeter Institute For Theoretical Physics Taped Lecture Series – Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. - Admission by Donation

• September 23 – Anticipating a New Golden Age
• September 30 – The Physics of Impossible Things
• October 7 – From Tornadoes to Black Hole
• October 14 – The Drunkard’s Walk 
• October 21 – The Universe from Beginning to End 
   

September 29 – October 20 – Chantry Institute Fall Lecture Series – Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm – Presented by Georgian College, Owen Sound

• September 29 - Murder Suicide and other Deaths on the Great Lakes
• October 6th – Royal Navy Presence on Lake Huron 1812-1945
• October 13th – Owen Sound on the Map
• October 20th – Evolution of Shipping

Series tickets – Members $27, Non-Members $35

Individual Tickets – Members $8, Non-Members $10

Sponsored by Colonial Motel & Antiques, Port Elgin 

Saturday, October 17 - Historic Tavern Tour 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Explore the history of Bruce County taverns Advanced ticket sales only.  Members $40  Non-members $50.  You will sample local foods and fine nectars at these local establishments. This is an age of majority event.  

Saturday, October 17 – Night at the Museum – 8:00pm to 8:00am – Ages 8 to 13 – Kids can have a night of fun with games, treats, entertainment, and a movie! Best of all a spook-tac-u-lar tour of the Museum at night! Members $20.00  Non-members $25

Sponsored by SouthPort Optimist Club

Friday, October 23 - Ghost Walks – Tours at 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm - Visit spirits of years past. For ages 8 to adult. Characters and events from Bruce County – tales of the unusual, with little surprises along the way. Indoor and outdoor event! Members $5   Non-members $10

Saturday, October 24 – Ghouls’ Night Out – 8:00pm – Midnight – Southampton Town Hall - A spook-tac-u-lar event for ‘Women Only’ with a whole lot of magic & fun! Cash Bar, D.J., Prizes for best costumes and more! Members $15   Non-members $25

Wednesday, October 28 – Early Dismissal Program – Haunted Places – For ages 5 to 12 – 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Join us for an afternoon of exciting adventure!

Members $7  Non-members $10 

Sunday, November 1 - Veterans Remember-

2:00 – 4:00pm - Join us for a video documentary showcasing stories & memories from recently interviewed local veterans. Refreshments to follow. Admission by Donation.  

Saturday, November 7 – Improv Classes

1:00-4:00pm - – Ages 8+

Members $37   Non-members $44 

Saturday, November 7 – Cruisn’ the Nifty 50’s Dance 8pm to Midnight   An evening of 1950's music, dancing, nostalgic food, fun and cars, cars, cars!  Join us as we celebrate our newest 1950’s inspired exhibit: "Shifting

Gears... Driving Cultural Change”.  Cash Bar, D.J., Dance, Door Prizes

Come dressed as your favourite 50's song, movie character, celebrity, newsmaker or fictional character.

View museum artifacts and items from the 1950's including a collection of miniature vintage cars from the 1950's. On display will also be a rare vintage automobile, which has to be seen to be appreciated!

Tickets: Members:    Non-members:  

Friday, November 13 – PD Day Program – Creepy Crawlers - For ages 5 to 12 –  9:00am to 4:30pm. Join us for a day of exciting adventure! Games, crafts, and more!

Members $15  Non-members $20

Saturday, November 14 – Improv Classes

1:00 - 4:00pm – Ages 8+

Members $37   Non-members $44 

Sundays, November 15 to December 20 - Candlelight Music Series - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Admission by donation.

 November 15 – Makin’ Waves Four-part Chorus

 November 22 – Bruce Peninsula Spirit Singers

November 29 – A Klezmer Christmas with the Gypsy Jive Band

December 6 – The Bruce Brass Quintet

December 13 – Kenny Baldwin Jazz Duo, with Robin Rich

December 20 – Sing We Now of Christmas – Harp, Voice & Flute

 Wednesday, November 25 – Early Dismissal Program – Ancient Civilizations – For ages 5 to 12 – 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Join us for an afternoon of exciting adventure!

Members $7  Non-members $10  

Friday, December 4 – PD Day Program – Winter Wonderland - For ages 5 to 12 –  9:00am to 4:30pm. Join us for a day of exciting adventure! Games, crafts, and more!    Members $15  Non-members $20

Saturday, December 5 - Memories of Christmas -

1:00 - 4:00 pm – an event for the whole family! Horse wagon rides, games, crafts, goodies and more!

General Admission. 

Saturday, December 12 – Christmas Craft Day

Children ages 5-12 can create two fun holiday crafts during either a morning or afternoon session.

Morning – 10am-12pm – Miniature Gingerbread House, Never Melt Snowmen

Afternoon – 1pm-3pm – Miniature Gingerbread House, Santa Tins

The cost is $8 for members, $10 for non-members.

Pre-registration and Prepayment are required.

Members $8  Non-members $10 

Saturday, December 19 – Christmas Craft Day

Children ages 5-12 can create two fun holiday crafts during either a morning or afternoon session.

Morning – 10am –12pm – Snow globes, Bead ornaments

Afternoon – 1pm-3pm – Snow globes, Clothespin Angels

Pre-registration and Prepayment are required.