The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place in History

What’s Happening

Gaming Weekend
September 26 & 27 – Register now!

Out of Place: The Strange Plants of Lake Superior’s North Shore
Exhibit on display now!

Historical Cemetery Walking Tours
Take a walk through the past this fall!

50/50 Raffle – September Live!
Jackpot draw September 30
License #RAF1542840

Haunted Halls 2026 – Halloween Tours
Register now – October 15 – 17, & 22 – 24

Small Scale: Tall Tale
Exhibit on display until 4 October 2026

Public Lecture Series
Free monthly lectures September to March

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 now!

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.

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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

What’s Happening