The Brockville Museum offers a variety of programs geared to an adult audience throughout the year. These include workshops, tours and seminars on a range of topics.
History Talks: Second Thursday of the month at 2pm
Explore Brockville’s fascinating social and industrial history with the museum’s Community Program Coordinator on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm, featuring a different topic each month. Talks last about 45 minutes. View archival images and hear unique stories over a cup of tea. $5.31/person (+HST). Includes tea.
New: Advance reservations are recommended as capacity is limited. If you would like to reserve your seat in advance, please contact the museum by phone (613-342-4397) or drop by during business hours. A non-refundable (unless canceled by the museum) payment of $5.31 + HST ($6) is required at time of booking. Credit card payment can be made over the phone. Reservations can only be made for the upcoming History Talk (for example, we will only accept reservations for the May History Talk after the April History Talk).
History Talks can also be delivered as a private program for groups at a time and location convenient to you. Please review our “Book a History Talk” page for details.
VIP Annual Passes for 2025 are on sale NOW! For just $50 +HST get admission to all twelve 2025 Talks, reserved seating, and a personal reminder one week before each Talk.
2024 Dates & Topics:
- December 12: History of Brockville Photo Studios
2025 Dates & Topics (subject to change):
- January 9: A History of Winter Sports in Brockville
- February 13: An Overview of Brockville Industries 1970s-Present
- March 13: A History of Brockville Women and Their Stories
- April 10: A History of Brockville Brands and Dance Halls
- May 8: A History of Brockville’s Millionaires
- June 12: Guest Speaker TBA
- July 10: Brockville Souvenirs
- August 21*: The Development of Brockville’s Railway Industry (*note date: third Thursday)
- September 11: A History of Brockville Hospitals
- October 9: Guest Speaker TBA
- November 13: War on the Home Front
- December 11: A History of Automatic Electric
Adult Programs:
The Brockville Museum offers a range of off-site adult talks, tours, and mini-muse exhibit kits which we can bring to you! We can also customize any programs to meet your specific needs. Please contact us to discuss options. Click here to see what we are offering in 2024! Ready to book? Fill out and return our program inquiry form.
Virtual Exhibits: Check out our virtual exhibits online, anytime
Visit our Digital Museum for a variety of virtual content including virtual tours, exhibit talks, do it yourself activities, and behind-the-scenes videos.