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
(Formerly Talk & Tea) 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. Participants are encouraged to share their own stories and ask questions. $5/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 + HST ($5.65) 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.
2024 Dates & Topics (subject to change):
- January 11: 20th Century Folk Art in Brockville
- February 8: Brockville’s Fraternal & Women’s Associations
- March 14: Brockville Newspapers (1821-1917)
- April 11: Our American Neighbours – Brockville’s Relationships with Morristown and America
- May 9: How Fires have shaped Brockville Streetscapes
- June 13: Ship Spotting on the St. Lawrence River with guest speaker Viktor Kaczkowski – SOLD OUT
- July 11: Summer Sports in Brockville
- August 15: Brockville’s Dairy Industry – note date change
- September 12: Weaving Community with the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum with guest speaker Michael Rikley-Lancaster
- Michael Rikley-Lancaster will introduce guests to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Highlighting such things as the building, accomplishments, the history, and the community it represents. Michael will also present quilts from the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s permanent collection.
- October 10: Brockville Crimes & Criminals
- November 14: Blitz Magazine
- December 12: History of Brockville Photo Studios
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.
Fall Cemetery Tour
Wednesdays September 11-October 2, 2024 @ 5:30pm
Take an autumn stroll through Brockville’s historic and picturesque cemeteries to explore topics of urban development, health and sanitation, the process of remembering, and evolving concepts of spirituality with the museum’s Cemetery Tour.
This 90-minute walking tour will meander through the many cemeteries that make up the Brockville Cemetery every Wednesday evening between September 11 and October 2, starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are $12 (plus HST) per person, and must be booked in advance (before 4pm on the Tuesday prior) by contacting the museum’s front desk in-person or by calling 613-342-4397.
Private tours can also be arranged for other dates and times. Private tours are $12/person (plus HST) or a minimum of $80 (plus HST). Contact Alice at the museum to discuss options and availability.
Please dress for the weather. Tours run rain or shine, although the tour will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms – a decision to cancel is at the sole discretion of museum staff. Tickets are non refundable unless cancelled by the museum.
Please note that this is NOT a “ghost” tour or a “haunted” theme.
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.