Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society
Programs
&
Special Events
Programming has always been a
critical part of what the
Thunder Bay Museum offers the public. Our lecture
series began in 1908 and continues today, and a host
of special events - teas, receptions, dinners, and
exhibit openings, to name just a
few - cater to people of all ages and tastes.
Much of the Museum's programming involves school children. More than a dozen suitcase kits produced by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society have travelled throughout the public school system. In-Museum programs, designed to complement the Ontario curriculum introduce students to the fascinating heritage of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
In a typical year, as many as 120 classes representing as many as 4,000 students will visit the Museum, and hundreds more will take advantage of recreational programs offered during the summer, on P.A. Days and on holidays.
Specialevents that occur annually include our
Presidents' Reception, Taste of History Dinner, Victorian Tea, Antiques
Show and Sale, 
Haunted Halls, and Open House. In
addition, the Museum has offered an Antiques
Appraisal Road Show, providing monetary
appraisals of antiques and collectibles.
To cater to those unable to visit our
building, the Museum operates outreach programs and
special displays in 
schools, shopping malls, trade shows,
senior's homes, and elsewhere. These are seen and
enjoyed by thousands.
Guides, Brownies, Cubs and other organizations are encouraged to book special visits to the Museum during evenings (subject to availability). Just give us a call at 623-0801 a few weeks prior to your visit to reserve a time.
For more information on programming or special events click onthe pictures. Then be sure to contact our Education Services Manager to book a class visit or for more information.
Remember, those with a membership in the Thunder Bay
Historical Museum Society get special advance notice
of all events, invitations to special events, and
discounts on fees for programs and other events.
A school membership gets you free class
visits to the Museum and free in-school
presentations. Membership does have its
advantages!
Facility Rentals
The Thunder Bay Museum offers a unique, creative
setting for your meetings and special occasions:
Our multi-purpose room (Murphy Room) and second-floor galleries may provide the perfect setting for your event. Our spaces can be rented during or after hours, seven days a week (subject to availability).
We offer space for Birthday Parties for children. Click here for more details.
For full details on facility rentals, contact the Education Services Manager.