Media Release
SOUTHAMPTON, ON (July 27, 2021) – Throughout the summer and fall get ready to hold on tight while exploring earthquakes and tsunamis when you visit “When the Earth Shakes.” This new exhibit at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre will take little explorers and their families on a journey through a variety of interactive elements while learning interesting and fun facts about the Earth.
Can you sound like an earthquake? How quickly can you assemble a map of the Earth? Think like an engineer and design, build, and test structures to see if they would survive an earthquake. Check out the 16-foot tsunami tank to see storm waves crashing on a beach. This travelling exhibition was developed by Sciencentre in Ithaca, New York, with funding from National Science Foundation and the National Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation. “When the Earth Shakes” is proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation and 101.7 The One, and open until November 6, 2021.
Spend some time investigating “Earth’s Climate in the Balance” a digital exhibit that looks at the big picture on climate change – What is it really? Did you know that we’ve always had climate change on Earth? In fact, there has been 4.6 billion years of change! “Earth’s Climate in the Balance” not only looks at the history of climate on our planet, but also inspires the public to ask, “So what’s next? And what can I do?” Proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation.
There is even more to explore at the BCM&CC with daily programs which include:
Wildlife Wednesdays: On select Wednesdays join animal sanctuary Speaking of Wildlife when they present interactive, live animal shows. Come learn about different animal species, their adaptations, habitat conservation efforts, and how you can help! Proudly presented by Bruce Power. There are two shows daily and space is limited so arrive early.
Lego Fridays: Learn, build and play with LEGO® and DUPLO®! BCM&CC will supply individually bagged and sanitized bricks; you supply the imagination for their weekly-themed contests from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Saturdays @ the Movies: Kick back and relax in the airconditioned Bruce Power Theatre with this summer’s lineup of new release movies not yet seen in theatres! Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen each Saturday, there are two showings daily and tickets are first come first served as seating is limited.
It’s also a great time to purchase or renew a Museum Membership, from now until August 31, 2021 when you renew or purchase a Museum Membership you will receive an additional three months of membership for free. That is more time to explore Bruce County history, receive discounts for programs and events, and to visit four more area museums.
The BCM&CC is open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4:30 PM. Discover more, reserve your visit, and plan your journey through Bruce County history at brucemuseum.ca.
