The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place in History

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Murder At The Disco – Murder Mystery Experience (19+)
Register now – 31 May 2025

A National Crime: The Residential School Experience in Canada
Exhibit on display until 30 April 2025

Treaty 3: Manidoo Mazina’igan, The Sacred Document
Exhibit on display until 4 May 2025

Newsworthy Moments
Exhibit on display until 10 August 2025

Can Car & The Rosies
Exhibit on display until December 2025

Public Lecture Series
Free monthly lectures September to March

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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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