Admission Rates
Admission to the Thunder Bay Museum is on a pay-what-you-can donation basis. The following are recommended donation amounts for entry:
- $8.00 for Adults
- $3.00 for Children (6-17)
- Free for Children 5 and under
- Free with Membership, which includes many other benefits
For groups larger than 12 planning to tour the exhibits, please get in touch with us to schedule your visit. Group rate admissions apply at the rates set above. This does not include education with agreements established for the Thunder Bay Museum. Drivers and tour escorts receive free admission.
Getting Here
The Thunder Bay Museum is located in Fort William’s downtown core, kitty-corner to City Hall on East Donald Street. Catching the bus here is very convenient, as City Hall is a bus terminal.
If you are driving, you will find two parking lots to the east of our building: one paved and one gravel. Street parking on East Donald Street is also available.
Street parking information and rates (updated as of 1 June 2024): https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/parking-rates-and-locations.aspx
Accessibility and Washrooms
The Thunder Bay Museum is wheelchair accessible, including a ramp leading to our front entrance, automated door openers, and an elevator. Our exhibit spaces have been designed to allow unimpeded movement.
All of the washrooms in our facility are accessible; however, only the first floor accommodates full accessibility requirements. Both the first and third floor washrooms are gender-neutral.
Gallery Hours
Winter Hours:
Day after Labour Day to June 14
Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Summer Hours:
June 15 to Labour Day
Open daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Location on a Map
Accommodations
Are you looking for places to stay while you visit the Museum? Tourism Thunder Bay has many great recommendations.
https://thunderbay.reservationsystems.com/English/Availability_Check.asp
We hope that everyone visiting the Thunder Bay Museum has the best experience possible. We ask all visitors to be considerate of each other, our building, and our staff. All Museum visitors are subject to the Thunder Bay Museum’s Code of Conduct.
Thunder Bay Museum Code of Conduct
- Children 14 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- All visitors must wear shirts and shoes.
- Please don’t touch objects on display unless you see a sign indicating a touchable object. Even mild touching can cause damage over time.
- Please don’t shout or run in the Museum. Swearing and other disrespectful language are also not allowed.
- The Thunder Bay Museum is a smoke-free property. This includes smoking, vaping, and the use of cannabis.
- Please turn your cell phone to “silent” or “vibrate” and be considerate of others when using your phone. Some special exhibitions do not allow cell phone use.
- Everyone entering the Thunder Bay Museum is subject to video surveillance.
- Closing of the building begins 15 minutes before the indicated times.
