The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place in History

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Phantoms of the Galleries
Haunted guided tours – October 23, 24, 25

Islamic Heritage Month Lecture
October 19 @ 2:00 PM

Culture Days 2025
September 19 to October 12

Where the Line Was Drawn
Exhibit on display until early 2026

Historical Walking Tours
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Newsworthy Moments
Exhibit on display until September 2025

Book Your Next Event With Us
Three rooms to choose from (or our whole building) for all your event needs.

Can Car & The Rosies
Exhibit on display until December 2025

Public Lecture Series
Free monthly lectures September to February

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place in History

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