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.
Game On!
Retro Video Game Exhibit and Arcade
It’s back! We’re powering up the retro game consoles for an awesome March Break experience! Join us daily from March 16th - March 21st to try some old school video games.
Tickets are valid for general admission (including adult, senior, students, and youth). Tickets include admission to the Museum and one hour in the Retro Video Game space.
Time in the retro video game space can be extended at the discretion of North Bay Museum staff and volunteers.
*Please note: Tickets can be purchased at the front door, based on available times. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. All backpacks and large bags must be left in the gift shop and will not be allowed upstairs.
Reserve online sales will close at 10 am each day to allow for walk in sales (visitors can call the museum to inquire about walk in availability if desired).
Family Day at the North Bay Museum
Visit the North Bay Museum on Family Day, Monday February 16th from 12pm to 4pm!
Explore our displays for free with our interactive scavenger hunt.
We will be accepting cash or food donations to be delivered to the North Bay Gathering Plac
“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!
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