What to do and see in Grey County, Grey County: The Best Specialty Museums

September 8, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Grey County, United States including Meaford Museum, Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum, Foto Art Camera Museum, Billy Bishop Home & Museum, Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum, Osprey Museum.
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1. Meaford Museum

111 Bayfield St, Meaford, Ontario N4L 1N4 Canada +1 519-538-5974 [email protected] http://www.meafordmuseum.ca
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Meaford Museum

The Meaford Museum was originally built in 1895 as the Town's Pumping House. Later it was turned into the Public Utilities Offices and finally, in 1961 after a sizable donation of historical memorabilia was received by the town, the building was turned into the Meaford Museum. Since that time several renovations, additions and improvements have been made creating the new Meaford Museum as an interactive and exciting hub of local history. You will frequently find school or senior groups, individuals and families learning about the history of the former Town of Meaford and Townships of Sydenham and St. Vincent. The Meaford Museum is an important stop on the Apple Pie Trail, featuring information about the local apple growing history. Also for 2014, there is an exhibit about local inventor and hero Andrew Gawley, the Man with Iron Hands. Learn more about Meaford's internationally renowned story of Beautiful Joe and the area which inspired John Muir to create the Sierra Club. Meaford has a robust and unique history that transcends its borders and delights all those who visit to learn about it.

2. Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum

241 Clark Street, Clarksburg, Blue Mountains, Ontario N0H 1J0 Canada +1 519-599-6226 http://sheffieldparkblackhistorymuseum.webs.com/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum

Reviewed By Mobile802737

An extensive collection curated by sisters with deep roots in the community and beyond. Items are artfully displayed with background stories, a great learning opportunity. Get a guided tour if possible and ask questions, the stories are eye-opening. Exhibits are not flashy but deeply moving and intriguing. There is a lot to see here, a must see for any race. Note they are currently closed due to Covid, but will definitely check back and visit when restrictions are eased.

3. Foto Art Camera Museum

842 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H3 Canada +1 519-376-4592 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/foto-art-camera-museum/101584293290559?fref=nf
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Foto Art Camera Museum

Well over 1000+ collectable cameras, projectors, vintage camera ads and photographic memorabilia.

4. Billy Bishop Home & Museum

948 3rd Ave W, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4P6 Canada +1 519-371-0031 http://www.billybishop.org
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Billy Bishop Home & Museum

Reviewed By DaveWhite2013 - Lucan, Canada

Would definitely recommend going . Full of interesting information about a local hero and his life and family

5. Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum

1155 1st Ave W N4K 4K8, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K8 Canada +1 519-371-3333 http://www.marinerail.com/marine-and-rail-museum
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum

Reviewed By paisleyschoolhouse - Southampton, Canada

Housed inside a historic 1932 CN Rail Station, it is the last train station of its kind in Ontario. The museum features artifacts & archives, working train models, a 1930s CNR caboose and the 1953 CNR train car as well as the area's Tourism Office. It's one of those surprising finds one makes when one slows down long enough to look around. As a bonus, you can picnic on the grounds looking out over the harbour.

6. Osprey Museum

634632 Corner Grey Road 31 and Road 63, Markdale, Ontario N0C 1M0 Canada +1 705-441-1182 http://www.greyhighlands.ca/explore.php?pgid=159
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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