Projects

Are you passionate about history, storytelling, or community engagement — and have a social media following that is interested in culture, education, or local life? The Thunder Bay Museum is seeking to collaborate with local influencers, content creators, and digital advocates to help share our work with a broader audience. This initiative aims to amplify … Read more

Are you a student looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a museum setting? The Thunder Bay Museum offers placement and practicum opportunities for students in a variety of fields, including history, archaeology, education, media, and museum studies. Working with us means more than just getting credit — it means contributing to a team that … Read more

Do you have a professional skill or service you’d like to contribute in support of heritage, culture, and community? The Thunder Bay Museum welcomes in-kind contributions that help us complete essential projects, maintain our facilities, and improve public programming. We’re currently seeking: These contributions are voluntary and help us stretch limited resources to deliver maximum … Read more

The Thunder Bay Museum is working to establish a small Four Medicine Garden on its grounds — a space dedicated to the traditional Anishinaabe medicines: tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar. This initiative is being guided by our Indigenous Advisory Group and is part of our broader commitment to truth and reconciliation, cultural inclusion, and land-based … Read more

Art brings history to life — sparking emotion, interpretation, and connection. At the Thunder Bay Museum, we are eager to collaborate with local artists, cultural practitioners, and community groups to bring more creative expression into our galleries, outdoor spaces, and public programming. We are especially interested in projects that: Examples of potential projects: How you … Read more

At the Thunder Bay Museum, we believe that history is best preserved and shared together. We actively seek out partnerships with organizations, institutions, artists, and community groups that align with our mission to tell inclusive, relevant, and engaging stories about the people and places of Northwestern Ontario. Whether it’s co-developing a program, supporting a shared … Read more

We are stewards of several unique and historically significant objects that speak to Thunder Bay’s working-class roots, industrial innovation, and everyday life. Some of these items — once proudly used by workers, firefighters, farmers, and aviators — are now in urgent need of restoration to prevent further deterioration and to bring them back to life … Read more

We’re developing a series of short-format documentary videos to share the diverse and compelling histories of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. These videos will be used in exhibits, classrooms, and online platforms — expanding access to local stories across communities. 🔹 Featured Project: Thunder Bay History Overview We’re producing a 10-minute orientation video for the … Read more

Help us preserve a local landmark! The historic carronade displayed in front of the Thunder Bay Museum has long served as a striking and symbolic feature of our site. However, decades of exposure to the elements have taken their toll — especially on the wooden carriage, which is now visibly deteriorating and in urgent need … Read more