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 fulfil 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.
Share Your Voice and Win Big!
Choose a survey, win big, and shape our future! Whether you’re 5 or 105, a regular visitor or a tourist discovering us for the first time, your input helps the museum better serve and represent North Bay for locals and visitors alike!
Full Survey → Chance to win a $50 gift card or one of 3 Family Memberships.
Mini Survey → Chance to win a $10 gift card or one of 3 Individual Memberships.
(All memberships include 1 year of unlimited visits + 10% gift shop discount)
Gift cards generously sponsored by local Twiggs Coffee Roasters and long-time museum supporter – thank you, Meagan Twigg!
Paper survey copies available Wednesday–Saturday at 100 Ferguson Street. Request a PDF: education@northbaymuseum.com
Rock Talk
A Special edition of Coffee & Conversaions
Join us on Thursday, 30th April 2026, 2:00 - 3:30pm to celebrate 70 years of the Nipissing Rock & Mineral Club with a rock-ing event. Listen to the North Bay edition of “Every Rock Tells a Story,” and learn how the region was shaped by volcanoes, oceans, mountains, and glaciers. Hold unique rock and crystal specimens in your own hands.
A Free event without need for RSVP. A rolling stone gathers no moss. So feel free to roll up to our museum for this unique edition of Coffee and Conversations!
We Want to Hear from You!
Help shape the future in preserving our past! Participate in our focus group on Thursday 30th April 2026 in two separate time slots; 11:00am - 1:00pm, and 6:00 - 8:00pm. Give feedback to what they love and what they think could improve our museum.
To show our appreciation, we will serve free cookies and coffee to participants. Only 50 seats are available for each section so make sure to RSVP. Please specify the amount of guests accompanying you and your preferred time slot. Send an email with the subject line NBM Focus Group to student2@northbaymuseum.com to secure your spot today!
“Wind, Water and Wilderness” by Michael Dobson Now Open
This body of work celebrates places in Northern Ontario where the artist has lived and painted. They range from Muskoka to Georgian Bay and Temiskaming Shores, and further north from Thunder Bay to Webequie. The artist chose to revisit and paint these places because they are unforgettable. Their windswept pines, basalt rock cliffs, black spruce forests, granite outcrops, and mineral-laced rivers draw him back again and again. He feels fortunate to live and work within such a stunning, vast and varied landscape.
OPENING RECEPTION- Jan 24 1-3pm- Meet the Artist!
2026 Summer Camps
Check out this year’s exciting summer camps!
Each year, the North Bay Museum offers fun and exciting summer day-camps for children ages 6–12. Through art, games, music, history, and more, we provide campers with opportunities to learn in a variety of hands-on ways.
With engaging programs and activities designed and run by our creative staff, we strive to create a unique and welcoming learning environment for children.
Registration is now open!
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