Group Tours
We are pleased to welcome your group to visit Grey Roots Museum & Archives. Your group will find a wealth of sights, sounds and stories to interest everyone! Let our experienced staff suggest an itinerary to suit your interests. We offer guided tours lasting approximately one hour. Visitors may choose to enjoy our permanent gallery, see one of our featured exhibits, the archives or even visit Moreston Village, our historic town.
Sights and Sounds of Grey
Come and see our indoor waterfall, hear the ducks as they fly over us and feel the rock beneath your feet! This tour includes a visit through our Grey County Gallery, highlights from the changing exhibits galleries, a visit to the Archives and a film presentation of “Wish You Were Here” in our state-of-the-art multimedia theatre. Available year round.
L’Chaim – To Life: The Story of the Beth Ezekiel Synagogue
A visit to this exhibit will leave your group feeling inspired by the strength, dedication and spirit of local Jewish people. This exhibition is a sensitive look at how one community prevailed over attrition, and rescued a small town synagogue from the brink of collapse. On the walls of the gently lit exhibit hall old family photos reminisce, while descriptive panels tell of a community determined to preserve its culture, religion, and values in this small town on the picturesque shores of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay. It is a story as old as the Jewish People: a story of faith and the pursuit of peace. Available until September 7 th, 2008.
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Moreston – Grey Roots Heritage Village
Our village is a work-in-progress, and as the years go by, we will be adding to this community. Currently, visitors are welcome to explore the 1850 Log Cabin, the Blacksmith shop, the 1886 Log House and the 1930s Bluewater Garage with their Grey Roots guide. Your group will delight in seeing the evolution of small-town life in Grey County, from first settlers to the automobile age. For your safety and protection, groups must be accompanied by a Grey Roots Interpreter, as the balance of the site is a construction zone. Available from mid-May until mid-October.
- For more information about Moreston, click here.
Rates and Booking Information
Grey Roots is fully accessible and open seven days a week. Guided tours are available at $5.00 per person if booked in advance (or $75 for the group, if it contains fewer than 15 people), or your group may explore the museum independently at $3.50 per person, if booked in advance. A tour group without a reservation is also very welcome to tour independently at $6.00 per person. Taxes are included in all listed prices.
To ensure that your group gets the most out of their visit we strongly encourage a maximum of 40 persons. Fees may be paid prior to your visit or upon arrival. We accept cash, cheque, VISA or debit.
Bookings must be made prior to your visit to ensure an interpreter is available to lead your group. Please call as soon as you have selected a date to avoid disappointment. Having a second date is recommended. To book your program, please contact us at:
Telephone: (519) 376-5140 ext. 107 or 1-877- GREY ROOTS (473-9766)
Fax: (519) 376-4654
Email: tours@greyroots.com
Web: www.greyroots.com
French Programming
Grey Roots est fier d'offir nos programmes éducatifs dans les deux langues officielles. Please discuss this option when booking your program to ensure availability.
Additional Information
Grey Roots is pleased to offer additional facilities, including meeting room and theatre rentals at an additional charge, as well as on-site food services from the European Bakery Café. We are pleased to say that the Café is the exclusive provider of all food and refreshments at Grey Roots. They offer coffee, desserts and a full luncheon menu. You may discuss your catering needs with them by calling 519-371-1260.
