Billy Bishop Museum

Record #: GBA1274
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 17 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Museum dedicated to preserving local history, including the childhood home of Victoria Cross recipient William Avery "Billy" Bishop.

The museum:

  • preserves the legacy of Air Marshall W.A. Bishop

  • honours local veterans for their service by telling their stories

  • educates current and future generations about Canada's experience during the conflicts of the past

  • maintains and presents the collection on site and in a digital format

  • captures the essence of the Victorian and Edwardian Eras

Service Details

Hours Summer (Jun-Aug): Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Winter (Sep-May): Tue-Fri 12 noon-4 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk in or call for information.
Languages English
Fees Program - $5 per adult, children admitted free with adult admission.

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
948 3rd Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 4P6
 
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Intersection 3rd Ave W and 10th St
Physical Access Fully Accessible - 1st floor only

Contact information

Office Phone 519-371-0031
E-Mail info@billybishop.org
Website www.billybishopmuseum.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyBishopMuseum
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billybishopmuseum
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billybishopmuseum/?originalSubdomain=ca
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBCXKEMlhUkdSl0kvLpvcA
Primary Contact Morgan Woodhouse, Curator; Email: MWoodhouse@billybishop.org
Alternate Contact Rhonda Mitchell, Administrator; Email: rmitchell@billybishop.org
Mailing Address 948 3rd Ave W 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 4P6

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