Billy Bishop Home: Museum, Archives & National Historic Site
Record #:
GBA1274
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
14 Feb 2020
Description
| Description (Service) | Boyhood home of William Avery Billy Bishop, hero of the Great War. Showcases the Victorian home (built in 1884) and Bishop family history. Victorian gardens are open to visit in summer and hosts Victorian teas. National Historic Site. Depository for historical and military information in Grey and Bruce counties. |
Service Details
| Hours | Tue-Sat 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 |
| Intersection | 3rd Ave W and 10th St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - 1st floor only |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-371-0031 |
| info@billybishop.org | |
| Website | www.billybishopmuseum.org |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyBishopHomeMuseum X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BillyBishopHero |
| Primary Contact | Emily Jolliffe, Curator of Collections; Email: ejolliffe@billybishop.org |
| Alternate Contact | Rhonda Mitchell, Administrator; Email: rmitchell@billybishop.org |
Categories
| Service Categories | Museums & Historical Societies |
| Service Category Groups | Arts / Culture |