The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place in History

What’s Happening

Eyes on the Skies
Exhibit on display until 26 January 2025

A Journey Through Time: Archaeology of Northwestern Ontario and the Lake Superior Area
Exhibit on display until March 2025

Public Lecture Series
Free monthly lectures September to March

Journeys: Stories of Sheila Burnford and Susan Ross
Exhibit on display until 12 January 2025

Buy Archival Photos
Browse and purchase photos from the comfort of your own home!

Learn

Children holding up paper dragons made during Summer Camp.

Kid’s Programs

The Thunder Bay Museum offers programs for children during March Break and summer holidays.

Educational Kit with a gas mask, resource guide, pins and other items associated with the kit.

Educational Programs

Our programs introduce students to the fascinating heritage of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario

Pagoda Building Covered in Polka Dots

In The Community

As a vital member of our local community, we offer a number of programs to help spread our history to a wider audience.

Join & Give

Share Your Covid Stories

We’re collecting photos, objects, media…

Your Place in History

Located in a historic building, which once served as a Police Station and Court House, the Thunder Bay Museum offers visitors six galleries of local, regional and national heritage.

Court House, Fort WIlliam, Ont