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Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Sault Ste. Marie and 49th Field Regiment Historical Society Museum exists to collect, preserve, study and exhibit artifacts and archival materials which illustrate the history of the people and the development of Sault Ste. Marie and immediate surrounding area, and to foster a better understanding of our local heritage and the ways in which local history relates to provincial and national history.
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OntarioSteve
Ontario27 contributions
History comes alive!
Apr. 2021
So many interesting displays! Beautiful historical building. Great, friendly staff! Situated right downtown near the waterfront.
Written June 23, 2021
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SSM Museum Staff
Thank you for visiting us! We're glad you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you back!
Written October 9, 2021
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Lavandula Lake
10 contributions
Enjoyed a concert here.
Feb. 2020
We attended the Benjamin Dakota Rogers concert here last winter; it was the last event we went to prior to COVID-19 lockdowns. Enjoyed every minute of our time spent here.
Written September 27, 2020
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SSM Museum Staff
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the live music by Benjamin Dakota Rogers as much as we did! We hope to have events like this again in the future!
Written December 2, 2020
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Oliver johnstone
3 contributions
Great
Dec. 2019
Packed with amazing history great fun section for the kids so if ur a history buff ( like me ) you can drop of the kids in that section and see some pure history
Written July 25, 2020
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SSM Museum Staff
We're glad you enjoyed! We're always changing things up in all of our galleries as our collection grows, we hope to see you again soon! Thank you for your review!
Written December 2, 2020
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Edward W
Ottawa, Canada1,640 contributions
Fun and little
Dec. 2019
It might need an update in a few places and some better spacing, but this is a fun little museum in the downtown area. Probably better to plan in conjunction with the other museums in town, as it is not so immersive by itself, but serves as a nice followup for people having seen the gallery or the bushplanes.
Written March 21, 2020
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SSM Museum Staff
While we have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19 concerns, we have updated several of our exhibits and have exciting new things for visitors to check out once we reopen! Thank you for your feedback!
Written June 25, 2020
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foodandwifelover
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada195 contributions
Always a treat to visit
Oct. 2018
We are very proud of our local museum and visit on a regular basis. We are always intrigued by the new displays.
Written May 23, 2019
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SSM Museum Staff
We're so glad to have you visit! Regular visitors are the reason why we're so inspired to reach for the stars with new exhibitions! Thank you for your support!
Written August 14, 2019
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Allison
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada15 contributions
Old museum, new experiences
Nov. 2018 • Friends
The new curator is really making an effort to make the museum relevant again. Love to see all the special events being hosted. Props!
Written November 23, 2018
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SSM Museum Staff
Thank you! We are working hard to put on more special events in the future. Despite being a museum, we like to keep it new and exciting!
Written November 30, 2018
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Shmiv
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada1 contribution
Definitely worth a visit
Nov. 2018 • Couples
Visited this year and last year. Before that it had been over 20 years. Always change things up to keep it interesting. There is so much history in the local area that is so intriguing.
Written November 21, 2018
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SSM Museum Staff
We have lots in store for the New Year! Be sure to stay tuned! Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written November 30, 2018
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Shalee C
1 contribution
Musuem Trip
Nov. 2018 • Friends
Lots of local history and great artifacts, very interactive children's area. Fun to be had by all!!!
Written November 15, 2018
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SSM Museum Staff
Our Durham Gallery exhibits are always changing! Many new and cool artifacts and exhibits to come in the future! Thank you for visiting!
Written November 30, 2018
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Elizabeth E
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10/10
Apr. 2018 • Couples
The various galleries allows for museum visitors to find something they find interesting!

I loved the various rooms within the Skylight Gallery! They allow for the display of many interesting artifacts!
Written April 28, 2018
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SSM Museum Staff
Pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your visit! The Skylight Gallery- a walk-through tour of the Sault's history, is one of our favourites too!
Written July 21, 2018
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lighthouselovertoo
Kansas7,003 contributions
Not much
Sep. 2017 • Couples
I did enjoy the old photos and the hockey history. But there isn't very much to see at this attraction. If you come from the US, be prepared to pay by credit card or Canadian currency, because UD dollars will be accepted only at par.
Written September 22, 2017
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SSM Museum Staff
Happy that you enjoyed our sports memorabilia, as we are indeed a hockey town! Our feature exhibit changes periodically, new sights and items being added frequently. If you are ever back in the Sault, come back to see if anything new catches your eye!
Written July 21, 2018
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SAULT STE. MARIE MUSEUM - 2022 What to Know BEFORE You Go

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Sault Ste. Marie Museum is open:
  • Tue - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.