Museums
The rich cultural and material heritage of this region is on display at wide variety of museums across the area. Each site focuses on a special aspect of local history, from local legends such as Billy Bishop, Agnes Campbell Macphail and Harry Lumley, to the moving stories of early pioneer settlers and their descendants with intriguing displays and interactive programs.. Come, explore our fascinating past.
Grey Roots Museum & Archives, south of Owen Sound
Local Heritage and Collections are featured here in the Museum. Theres an Archives, a cafe for lunch; European Bakery, a theatre and a Multi-Purpose Room available to the public.
www.greyroots.com
Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum, Owen Sound
Situated on the west side in an old Canadian National Railway Station, the museum contains local marine and rail heritage.
http://www.e-owensound.com/marinerail/
Billy Bishop Home & Museum, Owen Sound
Dedicated rooms in the BIshop home are dedicated to WWI and II artifacts. Personal belongings of Billy Bishop are on exhibit.
http://www.billybishop.org/
Meaford Museum, Meaford
A 1895 pumping station is home to collection of letters from John Muir, one of the world's greatest conservationists. www.meafordmuseum.ca
Grey Highlands South Grey Museum, Flesherton
Located in Memorial Park, it has a collection of local archival material and welcomes genealogical research.
www.greyhighlandsmuseum.com
Craigleith Heritage Depot, Craigleith
Set in a circa 1878 railway depot, has been lovingly restored and now houses museum displays on the history of the Town of The Blue Mountains spanning back 445 million years.
Virtual Museum Website
The Blue Mountains Website
John Diefenbaker House, Neustadt
This museum is situated in the birthplace of Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of Canada 1957-1963. Rooms in the house celebrate Diefembaker's life and achievements. Only open upon appointment. (519-799-5725)
For a full list of all Heritage Sites and Museums, please search our database.
