Thunder Bay Historical Museum, Local history museum in Thunder Bay, Canada
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum occupies a 1910 Classical Revival building with six galleries spanning three floors displaying regional artifacts and photographs.
Founded in 1908, the museum moved to its current location in 1994, taking residence in the former Fort William police station and courthouse.
The museum maintains an extensive collection of 130 meters of records, 150,000 photographs, and 2,200 volumes documenting Northwestern Ontario heritage.
Located at 425 Donald Street East, the museum operates on a pay-what-you-can basis with suggested donations of $8 for adults and $3 for children.
The museum publishes an annual peer-reviewed journal titled Papers & Records alongside various books focusing on regional history and interests.
Location: Thunder Bay
Inception: 1908
Website: http://thunderbaymuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 48.38271,-89.24466
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:43
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