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
An Educator’s Passion
Changing Lenses on the North Bay Normal School (1915 - 1942)
Come visit the free opening reception for our new exhibit on Saturday June 13, 6:30 - 8 pm. RSVP with subject-line "Reception" to comms.outreach@heritagenorthbay.com to secure your spot.
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.
Visit Us
100 Ferguson Street
North Bay, Ontario P1B 1W8
705.476.2323
discover@northbaymuseum.com