Greater Sudbury Museums

Greater Sudbury Museums The Greater Sudbury Museums currently has four permanent locations. >> All are currently temporarily closed due to repairs and renovations.

The City of Greater Sudbury Museums are a network of four municipal community museums: The Anderson Farm Museum, Copper Cliff Museum, Flour Mill Museum & Rayside-Balfour Museum Any updates will be posted on this page.

ring the 1920s and 1930s. Today, the site has been developed to preserve the rich history of the surrounding community. Tour the Anderson family's farmhouse, barn and milkhouse, as well as a log cabin originally from the ghost town of Creighton Mine! While you're here, take some time to enjoy our grounds! Hours of Operation:
The museum buildings are closed for the time being due to ongoing repairs and renovations. The museums are still running programs and events off-site and outdoors on the grounds! Watch our page for more details :)
The Museum is not currently taking any bookings for the grounds or for the Stable building. The museum grounds are open from 6:00AM-11:00PM as per the Parks By-Law. Please obey all municipal, provincial and federal regulations pertaining to the site and to COVID-19 when visiting the site. Copper Cliff Museum
26 Balsam Street, Copper Cliff
The Copper Cliff Museum is housed in a log cabin built in 1890. The cabin rests on the site of the first house in the former Town of Copper Cliff. Come learn about the history of the Copper Cliff area! Hours of Operation:
This museum will reopen in the fall of 2023 for tours by appointment. Flour Mill Museum
140 St. George Street, Sudbury (in O'Connor Playground)
This clapboard house was built in 1903 by its owner François Varieur, the foreman of Evans Lumber, a logging mill situated on Xavier Street. This site tells many stories of the Flour Mill area. Museum is closed and undergoing repairs and renovations after its buildings were moved to a new location. Rayside-Balfour Museum
Azilda Public Library
120 St. Agnes Street, Azilda
The Rayside-Balfour Museum is located in the Azilda Public Library and is the smallest of the four Sudbury Museums sites. The museum holds artifacts depicting the prosperous agricultural life of the area, as well as the development of the area and stories of related key individuals. The temporary exhibition "Reflections on Whitewater Lake" is on until spring of 2024! Hours of Operation:
https://www.sudburylibraries.ca/en/about-us/azilda-gilles-pelland-public-library.aspx

For more information, contact:
705-674-4455 x3966
[email protected]

City of Greater Sudbury Museums
c/o 74 Mackenzie Street
Sudbury, ON
P3C 4X8

***We are in the process of having a new webpage built and unfortunately cannot edit the old page (www.sudburymuseums.ca) anymore! There is still a lot of useful historical information to be found, but please be aware that some information may be out of date. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch!***

Big News for Anderson Farm!🎉City Council has approved a reimagined Anderson Farm Park, setting the stage for a new commu...
05/28/2026

Big News for Anderson Farm!🎉

City Council has approved a reimagined Anderson Farm Park, setting the stage for a new community gathering place that blends recreation, culture and heritage. Think water features, trails, play spaces, gathering areas, and more, all thoughtfully designed to celebrate the story of Anderson Farm while creating new experiences for residents of all ages. This is an exciting step towards creating a vibrant, year-round destination right in the heart of the community. Stay tuned as the vision continues to take shape!
https://overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca/livelywalden
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Grande nouvelle pour la ferme Anderson!🎉

Le conseil municipal a approuvé une nouvelle vision du parc de la ferme Anderson, ouvrant la voie à un nouveau lieu de rassemblement communautaire qui réunit loisirs, culture, et patrimoine. Imaginez des jeux d'eau, des sentiers, des espaces de jeu et de rassemblement, et bien plus encore. Le tout soigneusement conçu pour célébrer l'histoire de la ferme Anderson tout en offrant des nouvelles expériences aux résidents de tous les âges. C'est une étape marquante vers la création d'une destination dynamique, ouverte toute l'année, en plein coeur de la communauté. Restez à l'écoute lorsque ce projet continue de prendre forme!
https://overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca/livelywalden

The Sudbury 2001 Time Capsule is a very cool piece of local (and relatively recent) history! It was placed in a column o...
04/13/2026

The Sudbury 2001 Time Capsule is a very cool piece of local (and relatively recent) history! It was placed in a column of Tom Davies Square nearly 25 years ago, and was opened again this past Saturday.

Be sure to stop by the Main Public Library Branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library to see what was inside! The collection will be there until May 18.

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La capsule temporelle de Sudbury 2001 est un élément passionnant de l'histoire locale (et relativement récente) ! Elle avait été installée sur une colonne de place Tom Davies il y a près de 25 ans, et a été inaugurée à nouveau samedi dernier.

N'hésitez pas à passer à la bibliothèque publique principale du réseau de bibliothèques publiques du Grand Sudbury pour découvrir ce qu'elle contenait ! La collection y restera exposée jusqu'au 18 mai.

Check out these roller skates from our collection! 🛼These roller skates and the key for tightening/losing their bolts we...
03/30/2026

Check out these roller skates from our collection! 🛼

These roller skates and the key for tightening/losing their bolts were donated to the Greater Sudbury Museums in 2013 by a resident of Lively. These skates were purchased in 1958 in Parry Sound, where the donor grew up.

While the first wheeled skates came about in the mid 1700s, they were not quad skates - they were the predecessors of modern inline skates (with the wheels lined up where an ice skate blade would be.

More details on these items are available on our Flickr : 100051346@N07/albums/72157636360021435/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72157636360021435/

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Découvrez ces patins à roulettes de notre collection ! 🛼

Ces patins à roulettes et la clé servant à serrer ou desserrer leurs boulons ont été donnés au Musées du Grand Sudbury en 2013 par un habitant de Lively. Ces patins ont été achetés en 1958 à Parry Sound, où le donateur a grandi.

Si les premiers patins à roulettes ont fait leur apparition au milieu du XVIIIe siècle, il ne s'agissait pas de patins à quatre roues, mais des prédécesseurs des patins à roues alignées modernes (avec les roues alignées à l'endroit où se trouverait la lame d'un patin à glace.

Vous trouverez plus de détails sur ces objets sur notre page Flickr : 100051346@N07/albums/72157636360021435/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72157636360021435/

If you were a bird flying over Greater Sudbury in the 80's, this is what you would see! Check out these bird's eye views...
03/09/2026

If you were a bird flying over Greater Sudbury in the 80's, this is what you would see! Check out these bird's eye views, another part of our online collection! 🦅

From up high, you can see Tom Davies Square, Minnow Lake, Val Caron, Garson and more! Take a look for yourself, and see what you find.

Aerial photography from as early as 1946, and many other resources, are collected on the Greater Sudbury Museums website https://museums.greatersudbury.ca/explore-local-history/

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Si vous étiez un oiseau survolant le Grand Sudbury dans les années 80, voici ce que vous auriez vu ! Découvrez ces vues aériennes, une autre partie de notre collection en ligne ! 🦅

Depuis les hauteurs, vous pouvez voir Tom Davies Square, Minnow Lake, Val Caron, Garson et bien plus encore ! Jetez-y un œil et voyez ce que vous pouvez trouver.

Des photographies aériennes datant de 1946 et de nombreuses autres ressources sont rassemblées sur le site web des musées du Grand Sudbury https://musees.grandsudbury.ca/explore-local-history/

Any baseball fans out there? ⚾ With the weather warming up, we can looking forward to a whole new season on the horizon!...
03/02/2026

Any baseball fans out there? ⚾ With the weather warming up, we can looking forward to a whole new season on the horizon!

This morning, though, we invite you to look back at the many years of local ball played by the historic Nickle Belt Baseball League, established in 1914.

Teams included Copper Cliff, Frood Mine, Sudbury, and Creighton Mine. Pictured below, with the cup, are the 1923 champions, Copper Cliff!

Take a browse through the other winnings teams from 1914 to 1959 on our online collection: 100051346@N07/albums/72157719381483199/with/51253812986" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72157719381483199/with/51253812986

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Y a-t-il des fans de baseball parmi vous ? ⚾ Avec l'arrivée des beaux jours, nous pouvons nous réjouir à l'idée d'une toute nouvelle saison !

Ce matin, cependant, nous vous invitons à revenir sur les nombreuses années de baseball local disputées par la célèbre Nickle Belt Baseball League, fondée en 1914.

Les équipes comprenaient Copper Cliff, Frood Mine, Sudbury et Creighton Mine. Sur la photo ci-dessous, avec la coupe, vous pouvez voir les champions de 1923, Copper Cliff !

Découvrez les autres équipes victorieuses de 1914 à 1959 dans notre collection en ligne : 100051346@N07/albums/72157719381483199/with/51253812986" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72157719381483199/with/51253812986

What's your favourite section of the newspaper? The funnies, maybe?Check this page out from 50 years ago! "The Comic Pag...
02/23/2026

What's your favourite section of the newspaper? The funnies, maybe?

Check this page out from 50 years ago! "The Comic Page", published in Northern Life on February 4, 1976, is a classic.

Take a read through this edition and many more in our Historical Database!

https://museums.greatersudbury.ca/explore-local-history/

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Quelle est votre rubrique préférée dans le journal ? Les bandes dessinées, peut-être ?

Découvrez cette page datant d'il y a 50 ans ! « The Comic Page », publiée dans Northern Life le 4 février 1976, est un grand classique.

Consultez cette édition et bien d'autres dans notre base de données historique !

https://musees.grandsudbury.ca/explore-local-history/

Thank you Greater Sudbury Public Library for sharing this story from our Inco Triangle Digital Archive! This story, alon...
02/18/2026

Thank you Greater Sudbury Public Library for sharing this story from our Inco Triangle Digital Archive! This story, along with so many others, is an important part of our community's history.

What other stories will you find? See for yourself! https://sudburymusdev.wpenginepowered.com/explore-local-history/inco-triangle/

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Merci à la Bibliothèque publique du Grand Sudbury d'avoir partagé cette histoire tirée de nos archives numériques Inco Triangle ! Cette histoire, comme tant d'autres, constitue une partie importante de l'histoire de notre communauté.

Quelles autres histoires allez-vous découvrir ? Venez voir par vous-même ! https://sudburymusdev.wpenginepowered.com/fr/explore-local-history/inco-triangle/

Did you know that Joseph Adetuyi was the first black man hired by INCO in 1947? Read an interview with Adetuyi about his experiences in Sudbury, published in the INCO Triangle, October 1989 on page 13 from the INCO Triangle Digital Archive (link below).

https://museums.greatersudbury.ca/explore-local-history/the-inco-triangle-digital-archive/?keyword=joseph+Adetuyi..
Saviez-vous que Joseph Adetuyi a été le premier Noir embauché par INCO en 1947? Lisez l'entrevue avec M. Adetuyi au sujet de son expérience à Sudbury, publiée dans le numéro d'octobre 1989 du magazine INCO Triangle, à la page 13, dans les archives numériques d'INCO Triangle (lien ci-dessous).

https://museums.greatersudbury.ca/explore-local-history/the-inco-triangle-digital-archive/?keyword=joseph+Adetuyi

Thank you Walden Winter Carnival for bringing your amazing event to our Anderson Farm Museum for another year! It was gr...
02/09/2026

Thank you Walden Winter Carnival for bringing your amazing event to our Anderson Farm Museum for another year!

It was great to be able to host this community favourite ❄️ We hope everyone enjoyed their visit!

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Merci au Walden Winter Carnival d’avoir tenu encore une fois votre formidable événement au musée de la ferme Anderson!

Nous étions ravis de pouvoir accueillir ce favori de la communauté ❄️ Nous espérons que vous avez tous apprécié votre visite!

The 53rd Walden Winter Carnival is in the books! We hope you had an awesome 4 days - and if you did here's your chance to thank over a hundred amazing volunteers who made this such an amazing weekend. YOU DID AMAZING! THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
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The Anderson Farm Museum will be buzzing next weekend with the Walden Winter Carnival! ❄️☃️🛷From Thursday, February 5, t...
01/26/2026

The Anderson Farm Museum will be buzzing next weekend with the Walden Winter Carnival! ❄️☃️🛷

From Thursday, February 5, to Sunday, February 8, Greater Sudbury’s longest-running carnival is back! Find more details at https://waldenwintercarnival.com/

Find more events hosted at Greater Sudbury Museums locations online https://museums.greatersudbury.ca/events-programs/

Who are you bringing to the Walden Winter Carnival? Tag them in the comments!

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Le musée Anderson Farm sera en effervescence le week-end prochain avec le carnaval d'hiver de Walden ! ❄️☃️🛷

Du jeudi 5 février au dimanche 8 février, le plus ancien carnaval du Grand Sudbury est de retour ! Pour plus de détails, rendez-vous sur https://waldenwintercarnival.com/

Découvrez d'autres événements organisés dans les musées du Grand Sudbury en ligne https://musees.grandsudbury.ca/events-programs/

Qui emmenez-vous au carnaval d'hiver de Walden ? Identifiez-les dans les commentaires !

POV it’s 1926. This is your favourite restaurant downtown, your car, an ad you saw in the paper about the first sandwich...
01/21/2026

POV it’s 1926. This is your favourite restaurant downtown, your car, an ad you saw in the paper about the first sandwich shop in town, and a bear at the mine that you heard about from a friend – what a year!

See more pictures from 100 years ago in our online collection: 100051346@N07/albums/72177720331553190/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72177720331553190/

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Imaginez que nous sommes en 1926. C'est votre restaurant préféré en ville, votre voiture, une annonce que vous avez vue dans le journal concernant la première sandwicherie de la ville, et un ours dans la mine dont vous avez entendu parler par un ami – quelle année !

Découvrez d'autres photos datant d'il y a 100 ans dans notre collection en ligne : 100051346@N07/albums/72177720331553190/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/100051346@N07/albums/72177720331553190/

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