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For the most up to date information please VISIT OUR DEDICATED WEBSITE HERE: https://www.billybishopmuseum.org/

The Billy Bishop Home & Museum was built in 1884 and is a beautiful Victorian house in the heart of Owen Sound. It is the boyhood home of Air Marshal William Avery "Billy" Bishop VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED.

Billy Bishop is Canada's charismatic hero of the Great War (the first World War 1914 - 1918). An adventurous, mischievous, and restless spirit, Billy was driven to be the best in all he did.

Take a step back in time to explore the lives of the Bishop Family, and discover the story of one of Canada's most important icons. The Museum also serves to remember the contributions of the many service men and women and to always remember our Veterans and those currently serving.

Contact us

For general inquiries:
Phone: 519-371-0031
Email: info@billybishop.org

www.facebook.com/BillyBishopHomeMuseum

www.Twitter.com/BillyBishopHero

948 3rd Avenue West. Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 4P6

Admission

Individual Adult: $5 per person

Children and Youth: Admitted free with an adult admission

Guided Group Tours: $5 per adult  (minimum group tour is 15 adults)

Tours that are conducted outside of our normal work hours for that time will be subject to a $1 additional charge for each person.


School Tours: Free (1 free adult supervisor for every 6 children/youth **Required)
See additional information under Programs for educational tours.

Hours

Labour Day Weekend to October 25 

Tuesday to Sunday: 12pm to 4pm.

November to First Weekend in April 
Tuesday to Friday: 12pm to 4pm 
Closed on weekends and holidays.

First Weekend in April to Victoria Day Weekend
Tuesday to Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Closed on holidays

Victoria Day to Labour Day Weekend 
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Holidays: 12pm to 4pm

Closed
New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and from Christmas to after the New Year.

Amenities

Billy Bishop Home & Museum has an lift providing accessibility to the main floor of the house. We have a wheelchair accessible washroom on the main floor. There is a centre for reading and accessing in-house media, and a gift shop.

Gardens

Come and enjoy our beautiful grounds in the spring and summer months. Bring a blanket and picnic in the yard, or sit in the shade on the veranda to enjoy the sights and smells of our Victorian gardens. The restoration and maintenance of the gardens is due to the efforts of our wonderful volunteers, but we are always looking for others to help restore and maintain our Victorian gardens.

Staff

Emily Jolliffe
Curator
Collections Management, Conservation, Exhibitions, Honouring Our Local Veterans, Historical Research and Educational Tours
PH: 519-371-0031
ejolliffe@billybishop.org

 

Rhonda Mitchell
Administrative Assistant 
Administrative Operations and Finances (Volunteering, memberships, payroll, newsletters, marketing)
Ph: 519-371-0031
rmitchell@billybishop.org 


Gerald Harding
Seasonal Weekend Attendant
PH: 519-371-0031

 

Our Board of Directors

Gloria Habart - Board Chair; Secretary; Chair Operations Committee; Special Events Committee
Dave Alexander - Vice Chair; Chair Veterans Programs Committee; Chair Artefacts, Exhibits and Education Committee
Jim Henderson - Treasurer; Operations Committee
Jim Enright - Director; Chair Facilities Committee
Judy MacKay - Director; Special Events Committee
Diane Austin - Director; Special Events Commitee; Chair Membership & Volunteer Committee

William Tyers - Director; Veterans Programs Committee
Fred MacKay - Family Representative (Nephew of Billy Bishop); Operations Committee; Veterans Committee

 

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