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 Dr Kurt Clausen
Join us Thursday October 8th for FREE coffee, cookies, and conversations at the North Bay Museum, 100 Ferguson St, or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88185640221.
Explore the history of teaching in Northern Ontario with Dr Kurt Clausen. Through photos and stories, discover the legacy of Science and Agriculture School-Master Harry Ricker on the oldest teacher’s college in Northern Ontario!
For any questions, email comms.outreach@heritagenorthbay.com.
Haunted Hikes
Explore North Bay’s haunted past… if you dare!
The Museum’s Haunted Hikes return Fridays in October starting at 6pm (see the link below for all available tours).
This 60-minute downtown walking tour combines true crime tales with eerie ghost stories. For only $7 a person, see North Bay in a whole new shadow!
We start in our very own museum, the old Canadian Pacific Railway Station, where we spook you with stories that include sightings in our building! Then we venture into downtown towards the old Arcadian Grill, travel all the way down Main Street to the North Bay Court House, then make our way back to the museum. We’ll include haunting historic stories all along the way!
Reserve your spooky spot now by clicking the link below!
People of the Watershed
Photographs by John Macfie
This multilingual photo exhibit offers an intimate portrait of life in Indigenous communities of the Hudson’s Bay watershed, using photos by John Macfie during his work in Northern Ontario in the 1950s and 60s.
The peoples and places of Attawapiskat, Sandy Lake, and other watershed communities are seen in photos organised and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, Ontario, and curated by nîpisîhkopâwiyiniw (Willow Cree) cultural advocate, and curator, Paul Seesequasis.
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada, through the Department of Patrimoine Canadian Heritage (PCH).
Les peuples du bassin versant
Photographies de John Macfie
Cette exposition multilingue fournit un portrait intime de la vie aux communautés autochtones du bassin versant de la baie d’Hudson, utilisant les photographies de John Macfie prises pendant son travail dans le nord de l’Ontario durant les années 1950 et 1960.
Les habitants et lieux d’Attawapiskat, de Sandy Lake, et d’autres communautés sont mises en lumière grâce aux photographies organisée et mise en circulation par le McMichael Collection d’Art Canadien à Kleinburg, Ontario, sous le commissariat de Paul Seesequasis— conservateour et défenseur de la culture nîpisîhkopâwiyiniw (Willow Cree).
Ce projet a été rendu possible par le Gouvernement du Canada, au moyen du Patrimoine Canadien Heritage (PCH).
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