Exhibits

September 8, 2018 to September 2019 “Final Victory: Local Perspectives on Canada's 100 Days Offensive”

Examine the Final 100 Days of the First World War leading up to the signing of the Armistice on  11.11.1918 at 11am and discover stories and sacrifices of some of Owen Sound’s hometown boys who gave their lives for Victory. Their memory is a part of Owen Sound’s inspiring legacy. 

May 4, 2019 to April 2020 “Living Memory: Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła (Poland is not yet lost)”

During the Second World War there was a camp of Polish Soldiers stationed right here in Owen Sound.  Having fled their own country after the German invasion the Polish Government in Exile regrouped and set to the task of reclaiming their country. 

Please visit our accompanying website created especially for this exhibit so you can share your stories and this incredible history with others. 

https://museumstaff.wixsite.com/polish-soldier-tree

An interview was conducted by the Polish TV Channel out of Toronto.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuVUT10ozhk&feature=youtu.be

Near Owen Sound we have a Polish Soldier Tree symbolizing the living memory of those stationed here during the War. Map to Tree is available.

Do you have a personal connection to these soldiers or any artefacts commemorating their stay in Owen Sound? If so, please contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org. 

May 25, 2019 to May 2020 "Conduct Unbecoming".

Terrible atrocities of war were committed around the Battle of Normandy.

This special exhibit curated by Owen Sound and District Secondary School Grade 12 students will focus on three specific events for this 75^th Anniversary exhibit. 

Historian Howard Margolian in his work "Conduct Unbecoming:
The Story of the Murder of Canadian Prisoners of War in Normandy" has documented the deliberate murder of 156 Canadian Prisoners of War during the 
Battle of Normandy.  The murders were directly attributable to units of the 12th SS Hitlerjugend Panzer Division.

The murder and mayhem touched Owen Sound. This exhibit examines the stories of three hometown boys that were murdered during this time of the Second World War. 

Billy Bishop Home & Museum thanks Ryan McManaman, his Grade 12 History class, especially Sydney Thornton, Caleb Keeling and Adrian Wagenaar for their research and creation of panels for this exhibit.  

June 2019 to September 2019: A Travelling Exhibit from Archives Ontario – "Ontario’s Movie Theatres"

Do you remember Owen Sound’s drive in theatre and the many nights spent there, under the starts, watching your favourite movies? 

Owen Sound has a wonderful history of theatres, the Centre, the Roxy, the Savoy, the Classic and the Capital theatres!  

Do you remember the excitement of that special night out at the movies? Was it your first evening show as a child, the first date with your future spouse, or maybe just the thrill of seeing the best movie ever? 

Bring your stories, photos and artifacts to the Billy Bishop Home and Museum to share your memories of local theatres! Contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org for more information or to make arrangements to loan us some of your personal momentos for this temporary exhibit.

Watch for our new Victorian Era Exhibit to open in the Fall of 2019.