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 a new topic each month. View archival images and hear unique stories over a cup of tea. Talks are approximately 45 minutes in length. $5.31/person (+HST). Includes tea.
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 for as little as $40. Please review our Group Tours for details.
VIP Annual Passes for 2026 will be available soon! For just $50 +HST get admission to all twelve 2026 Talks, reserved seating, and a personal reminder one week before each Talk. Available starting December 11, 2025 (following History Talk), while supplies last.
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 Bands and Dance Halls
- May 8: A History of Brockville’s Millionaires – SOLD OUT
- June 12: Guest Speaker, Viktor Kaczkowski, “The Pre-Seaway Seaway”, a then-and-now visual exploration of canals from Prescott to Montreal – SOLD OUT
- July 10: Brockville Souvenirs
- August 21*: The Development of Brockville’s Railway Industry (*note date: third Thursday) – SOLD OUT
- September 11: A History of Brockville Hospitals – SOLD OUT
- October 9: Guest Speaker, Madelaine Cirka, Ontario Heritage Trust’s Eastern Ontario Museums Coordinator, “George T. Fulford and the Pink Pill for Pale People” – SOLD OUT
- November 13: War on the Home Front
- December 11: A History of Automatic Electric – over 75% SOLD
Community Walks
Returning for summer 2026.
Explore Brockville’s unique and fascinating history on foot with a guided walking tour. Discover how Brockville’s geography, industrial past, and people have shaped this riverfront community. Walks are roughly 90 minutes in length. Tickets are $12 +HST.
Have your own group or looking for a tour on a different day or time? Book your own private Walk for as little as $80. Visit our Group Tours page for more information about scheduling your own personal Walk.
Stay tuned for details on our 2026 walks.
Adult Programs for Groups:
The Brockville Museum offers a range of programming options for adult groups of various sizes, many of which can come to you! Please review our Adult Program Guide for all the details, or contact us to discuss options. Ready to book? Fill out our Adult Program Inquiry Form.