Become a Member

For over 100 years, the Thunder Bay Museum has been collecting, preserving, and promoting the history of Northwestern Ontario through public lectures, events, publications, newsletters, and exhibits. By becoming a member, you will directly help the Museum continue with this mandate well into the future. Corporate Members

Upcoming Exhibits

Anishnaabe Zhiimaagnishii Inaadiziwin / Life of Indigenous Soldiers / Vie des Soldats Autochtones

Main Floor

Lobby Display Recent Years Case Peter McKellar Gallery

Birthday Parties

Birthday Themes Museum members receive a 10% discount Frequently Asked Questions

John Bouchard: Writer, Artist and Conservation Officer

John Bouchard: Writer, Artist and Conservation Officer

“Life on the Invisible Line“ Wardens were renamed Conservation Officers in 1948, and in the decades following grew in influence, support as well as legal power. This was largely due to growing environmental awareness and an emphasis on scientific management of natural resources, culminating in the formation of the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1972 … Read more

Early Black Residents of Thunder Bay

The early development of Fort William and Port Arthur saw the influx of people from different backgrounds drawn to the economic promise of the Lakehead’s rich natural resources. Among these was a small group of Canadians of African descent, who were an integral part of the social landscape of early Thunder Bay. While historical resources … Read more

Visiting the Thunder Bay Museum

We hope that everyone visiting the Thunder Bay Museum has the best experience possible. We ask all visitors to be considerate of each other, our building, and our staff. All Museum visitors are subject to the Thunder Bay Museum’s Code of Conduct. Thunder Bay Museum Code of Conduct