Discover the people and places of North Bay’s past and present.
Inspiring Discovery.
Located in the historic Canadian Pacific Railway station, the North Bay Museum strives to fulfill its mission to “inspire the discovery of the people and places of North Bay’s past and present” through programming and exhibits. The museum includes a blend of interactive and artifact based exhibits designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.
Coffee & Conversations
with Grant Bailey
Join Grant Bailey, former General Manager of the Ottawa Valley Railway for FREE coffee and cookies. Learn about interesting rail events in and around the train station before it became the North Bay Museum.
Visit from 2 - 3:30pm at 100 Ferguson St on Thursday November 5th or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83633736891. We can’t wait to see you there!
An Educator’s Passion
Changing Lenses on the North Bay Normal School (1915 - 1942)
In this new exhibit, you can explore the history of teaching through the lens of Science and Agriculture “Master” Harry Ricker, whose century-old photography equipment captured both everyday life and the oldest teacher’s college in Northern Ontario. This educational legacy also includes a collaboration with Gimaa (Chief) Ernest Couchie, Nbisiing’s first known taxidermist. The local birds he worked with came to the museum from university classrooms, where they are still used to train educators.
Educational Programs
The Museum’s collections and exhibits provide an outstanding learning environment for students. Museum tours highlight the history of North Bay from the Nipissing people, the railroad, the local community and historic events. Museum programs bring history to life by providing hands on, interactive learning opportunities.
School programs are available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. All programs include a tour, and must be booked in advance.
To learn more about the programs we currently offer, download our program brochure, email education@northbaymuseum.com or call us at 705.476.2323.
Online and classroom programming is available upon request.
Educational Programs Brochure 2026 — English Download PDF
View Our Online Collections
A portion of our museum collections are now available to view online! Visit our online database.
Visit Our 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!
Online Exhibits
Check out one of our eleven online exhibits including new displays “North Bay at 100” and “North Bay’s Musical Roots.
Download our Newsletter
Want to know more about upcoming events, displays and more? Download our Summer 2025 Newsletter.
Visit Us
100 Ferguson Street
North Bay, Ontario P1B 1W8
705.476.2323
discover@northbaymuseum.com