Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission to the Collingwood Museum is by donation with a suggested $5 donation per person. Located at 45 St. Paul St. Contact by phone 705-445-4811 ext. 7211 or email museum@collingwood.ca.
The South Georgian Bay Tourism Centre is no longer located at the Collingwood Museum and officially closed in 2024. For regional tourism information, visit experiencesimcoe.ca.
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Temporary Service Disruption
- Temporary Service Disruption - Tuesday, February 24: The Collingwood Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, February 24 for renovations. The Museum will reopen for regular hours of operation on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The Collingwood Museum is currently undergoing some exciting updates, including washroom renovations and the creation of a new resource room to better serve our community.
Onsite washroom facilities will be reduced to one single-use washroom during the Collingwood Museum's Phase 1 Washroom and Resource Room Renovation Project. Please note that the accessible button to the washroom will not be operable, but staff are available to assist patrons as needed.
As well, please be advised that renovation work will continue during regular operating hours so construction noises may be heard during your visit.
Phase 1 is expected to finish mid-March at which time the new washrooms will be fully operational, and Phase 2 work on the new Resource Room will commence.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can't wait to welcome you into our improved space!
Black History Month
The Town of Collingwood recognizes February as Black History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black communities.
In honour of Collingwood's rich Black history, we invite you to take a journey back in time through the power of storytelling. Black History Month storyboards, on display in our gallery, share the history of Black community leaders and changemakers, documenting and illuminating the journeys, accomplishments, and challenges of Black settlers in Collingwood.
The storyboard project was made possible through the contributions of the Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum, the Collingwood Museum, and members of the community.
To learn more about Black History Month events in Collingwood click here.
March Break Children’s Programs
Join us at the Collingwood Museum for a fun-filled week of March Break morning programs! Each day offers a new hands-on adventure inspired by local history, creativity, and play, perfect for curious kids ages 6–12.
Tuesday, March 17: Annual Shenanigans
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a morning full of green-themed fun! We’ll explore Irish traditions, play festive games, and make a lucky craft to take home. Expect laughter, mischief, and plenty of shenanigans!
Wednesday, March 18: From Tree to Treasure
Discover how trees become tools, toys, and treasures! Participants will examine wooden artifacts, learn about traditional woodworking, and create a nature-inspired craft of their own.
Thursday, March 19: Letters from the Past
Travel back in time through handwritten stories. Kids will explore old letters and postcards from the Museum’s collection, learn how people communicated before phones and email, and make a keepsake message using historic techniques.
Programs run 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is required. $18 per child / $15 for members. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10. Visit www.collingwood.ca/museum to register or call 705-445-4811 ext. 7223.
Souvenirs of Shipbuilding Days
For more than a century, the Collingwood Shipyards shaped not only the waterfront, but the heart of the town itself. Once known as “the town with the ship at the end of the street,” the sounds of the yard were the rhythm of daily life. As one of Collingwood’s largest employers, the shipyards connected generations of families in a proud tradition that helped define the community’s identity for over 100 years.
This exhibit brings together souvenirs, gifts, and keepsakes that carried the shipyard spirit into homes near and far from glassware, commemorative calendars, postcards, buttons, and more. Some were tokens of appreciation from management; others, personal reminders of a life and legacy built along the shores of Georgian Bay. Each item offers a glimpse into the pride, resilience, and community spirit that defined Collingwood’s shipbuilding story.
Museum Membership
Not a member yet? Membership to the Collingwood Museum has its privileges.
Become a member and help support our efforts. In addition to free admission and discounts in the gift shop, members receive monthly e-newsletters that keep you up-to-date on museum projects and events.
To become a member, please fill out the online application linked below. Museum Staff are available to answer any questions you may have in regards to Museum Membership at 705-445-4811.
Click Here for the Online Membership Application
Collection and Research
The museum houses an archival collection that is accessed by researchers from around the world. Photographs of Great Lakes vessels, Collingwood’s historic homes, downtown, and early industries are amongst the most popular items.
Stories from Another Day - A Collingwood Museum Podcast
Stories from Another Day travels through Collingwood's past to find the people, events and stories that made this town into the jewel it is today. Join the Collingwood Museum and host Ken Maher to explore over 160 years of tragedies and triumphs, disasters, and determination.
Check back for new episodes monthly.
Gift Shop
No visit is complete without browsing the Museum’s quaint gift shop. You will find a wide selection of books, games, clothing, small gifts, prints, postcards, and more.
Please come in to the Museum to view available items or call staff with any inquiries.
Virtual Tours
Growing Roots: The Legacy of Smart Bros. Ltd. in Collingwood Self-guided Driving Tour
First World War Virtual Walking Tour
