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History is ready to be discovered and explored at the North Bay Museum!
Located in the historic Canadian Pacific Railway station, the North Bay Museum is home to a range of exhibits that aim to inspire the discovery of the people and places of North Bay’s past and present! How exciting!
North Bay Museum features a blend of interactive and artifact based exhibits designed to appeal to family members of all ages!
Did you know that North Bay’s rich history begins with the Nipissing people? Then, this history progresses through time with a focus on local industrial and military history. Kids can see model trains circle the museum on a track that runs above displays, and you can even can try a variety of interactive displays including a historic gas pump model! How fun!
Also located on the first floor, you can see exhibits that cover topics such as tthe Fur Trade, with a focus on the Nipissing people, voyageur life, and the local fur trade including Fort Laronde.
The Military exhibit outlines North Bay’s contributions to WWI and WWII, and also within the modern era.
Kids can learn about how the Lumber Industryexplores the development and also features artifacts from the John Fraser shipwreck!
Then kids can also discover the development of the railway in North Bay with a focus on the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway station!
On the second floor, kids can literally walk through history as they step back in time in an immersive exhibit bringing visitors onto the streets of North Bay’s downtown during the 1920s–1940s.
Kids can see displays including replica storefronts based on historic downtown businesses, as well as a theatre, and more!
History really is waiting at the fascinating North Bay Museum!
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Suggest editAdults $4
Children $3 (Ages 5 to 12) plus students
Free Under 5 years
Last Update 2023
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I’m Hungry! Can I get food at North Bay Museum?
Grab something in the area before or after your visit!
Any top tips when visiting?
Enjoy Haunted Hike tours! Fall tours running Friday evenings at 6pm in September and October! This 60-minute tour will pass through the downtown area and reveal the dark past of the many haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, and devastating fires in the area. This hair-raising experience will make you think twice about their little Northern town.
Does North Bay Museum have a gift shop?
Visit the North Bay Museum Gift Shop for a wide selection of North Bay souvenirs, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, mugs, magnets, keychains, and more! We also carry a wide selection of hobby materials, ranging from model trains, model airplanes, model paint, scenery details, accessories and much more!
Teachers corner
School programs are available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The programs are arranged in various ways to ensure convenience - teacher lead or museum staff lead programs, outreach programs, self-guided booklets and tour sheets.
Is North Bay Museum fully accessible?
Give them a call to ask about the accessibility!
Any additonal information?
You can celebrate your birthday party at the museum! A great way to celebrate with friends AND learn about history too!
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