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.
People of the Watershed
Photographs by John Macfie
Come visit the free opening reception for our new exhibit on Saturday August 1st from 6:30-8:00PM. To RSVP, email us with subject-line "Reception" to comms.outreach@heritagenorthbay.com to secure your spot at this exciting evening event.
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
Visitez la réception gratuite suivant l'ouverture de notre nouvelle exhibition samedi, le 1 août de 18 h 30 à 20 h 00. Merci de confirmer votre présence par envoyer un email utilisant l'objet "Réception" à comms.outreach@heritagenorthbay.com pour réserver votre place. Elle sera une soirée formidable!
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.
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.
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100 Ferguson Street
North Bay, Ontario P1B 1W8
705.476.2323
discover@northbaymuseum.com