Bruce County Museum, libraries team up to offer Museum Explorer Pass

Officials at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre are teaming up with those at the Bruce County Public Library system to increase access to culture and heritage in the region, with the creation of the Museum Explorer Pass.

Both institutions recognize their shared client base, and with this program, hope to provide greater accessibility so patrons can enjoy a full museum experience.

As a pilot program in 2017, there will be one Museum Explorer Pass listed as a catalogued item in a number of branches of the Bruce County Public Library. Branches include: Kincardine, Tiverton, Ripley, Lucknow, Cargill, Chesley, Lion's Head, Mildmay, Paisley, Port Elgin, Sauble Beach, Southampton, Tara, Teeswater, Tobermory, Walkerton and Wiarton.

The Pass will be available for borrowing and will offer FREE admission to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (ticketed and specialty programs and events, are excluded). The Pass covers admission for an individual or a family, and is applicable for a seven-day loan period.

Anyone with a valid Bruce County Library card may access the Pass, and it can be reserved through the On-Hold services of any of the library branches.

“We are very excited to offer this new lending opportunity to our members,” says Melissa Legacy, director of the Bruce Public Library. “Any resident of Bruce County can register for a free library card. This gives members access to our many resources, and now means they can enjoy free admission to the museum. We look forward to working with the museum to offer this service.”

"This new program is an excellent way for individuals and families to experience what the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has to offer," says director Cathy McGirr. "Through the convenience of accessing the Museum Explorer Pass at any of the Bruce County libraries, library card holders can easily pick up the Pass and enjoy FREE admission to the museum. We are thrilled to partner with our local library branches to offer this service.”

To learn more about the Bruce County libraries, visit library.brucecounty.on.ca. To learn more about the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, visit brucemuseum.ca or call 519-797-2080.