Greater Sudbury Museums Strategic Planning

Greater Sudbury Museums Services (GSM) and Greater Sudbury residents have a unique opportunity to shape GSM’s future with the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan.

This forward-looking plan will serve as a roadmap to strengthen GSM’s long-term sustainability, improve operational efficiency and increase public engagement. It will outline clear priorities and actionable strategies to preserve the city’s cultural heritage while fostering innovation, inclusivity and long-term growth.

GSM is inviting community members to share their ideas and feedback to help guide the plan’s development.

Feedback can be submitted through the survey at the bottom of this page, or in person at one of the listed locations.

The expected outcomes of the new Greater Sudbury Museums Strategic Plan are:

  • Preserved and celebrated cultural heritage
  • A sustainable financial and resource strategy
  • Maintained governance and operational excellence
  • Successfully engaged stakeholders and collaborators
  • A collaborative vision and united leadership
  • Defined strategic priorities and actionable goals
  • Enhanced digital engagement and reach


Anderson Farm Museum, Lively


Have your say!

GMS will be visiting Greater Sudbury Public Libraries locations with their Travelling Roadshow to collect feedback in person. Find a date and time that works for you!

Date
Time
Location
Monday September 15, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Public Library

Tuesday September 16, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South End Public Library

Thursday September 18, 202510 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Copper Cliff Public Library

Monday September 22, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dowling Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Tuesday September 23, 20252 to 7 p.m.Azilda Gilles Pelland Public Library
Wednesday September 24, 20259 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Capreol Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Thursday September 25, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chelmsford Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Monday September 29, 20252 to 6:30 p.m.

Coniston Public Library

Wednesday October 1, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Garson Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Thursday October 2, 20252 to 7 p.m.

Levack / Onaping Public Library

Monday October 6, 20251 to 7:30 p.m.

Lively Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Tuesday October 7, 20259 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valley East Public Library and Citizen Service Centre


To support this work, GSM has formed a dedicated Steering Committee. The committee includes members of the Museum and Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel, as well as community representatives. Working closely with City staff, the committee will provide insight, oversight and support to ensure the final plan reflects the diverse voices of the community.


GSM has also partnered with LMD Solutions to help develop the five-year Strategic Plan (2025–2030). LMD will assist in refining the consultation process and gathering community input.

The first step in the consultation phase is a community-wide survey, part of a broader engagement effort. Feedback from this survey will inform the next stages of the process, including stakeholder interviews, strategic planning sessions and validation events—leading to the final Strategic Plan


Together, we will build a plan that supports a vibrant future for Greater Sudbury Museums.

Greater Sudbury Museums Services (GSM) and Greater Sudbury residents have a unique opportunity to shape GSM’s future with the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan.

This forward-looking plan will serve as a roadmap to strengthen GSM’s long-term sustainability, improve operational efficiency and increase public engagement. It will outline clear priorities and actionable strategies to preserve the city’s cultural heritage while fostering innovation, inclusivity and long-term growth.

GSM is inviting community members to share their ideas and feedback to help guide the plan’s development.

Feedback can be submitted through the survey at the bottom of this page, or in person at one of the listed locations.

The expected outcomes of the new Greater Sudbury Museums Strategic Plan are:

  • Preserved and celebrated cultural heritage
  • A sustainable financial and resource strategy
  • Maintained governance and operational excellence
  • Successfully engaged stakeholders and collaborators
  • A collaborative vision and united leadership
  • Defined strategic priorities and actionable goals
  • Enhanced digital engagement and reach


Anderson Farm Museum, Lively


Have your say!

GMS will be visiting Greater Sudbury Public Libraries locations with their Travelling Roadshow to collect feedback in person. Find a date and time that works for you!

Date
Time
Location
Monday September 15, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Public Library

Tuesday September 16, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South End Public Library

Thursday September 18, 202510 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Copper Cliff Public Library

Monday September 22, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dowling Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Tuesday September 23, 20252 to 7 p.m.Azilda Gilles Pelland Public Library
Wednesday September 24, 20259 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Capreol Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Thursday September 25, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chelmsford Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Monday September 29, 20252 to 6:30 p.m.

Coniston Public Library

Wednesday October 1, 20259 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Garson Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Thursday October 2, 20252 to 7 p.m.

Levack / Onaping Public Library

Monday October 6, 20251 to 7:30 p.m.

Lively Public Library and Citizen Service Centre

Tuesday October 7, 20259 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valley East Public Library and Citizen Service Centre


To support this work, GSM has formed a dedicated Steering Committee. The committee includes members of the Museum and Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel, as well as community representatives. Working closely with City staff, the committee will provide insight, oversight and support to ensure the final plan reflects the diverse voices of the community.


GSM has also partnered with LMD Solutions to help develop the five-year Strategic Plan (2025–2030). LMD will assist in refining the consultation process and gathering community input.

The first step in the consultation phase is a community-wide survey, part of a broader engagement effort. Feedback from this survey will inform the next stages of the process, including stakeholder interviews, strategic planning sessions and validation events—leading to the final Strategic Plan


Together, we will build a plan that supports a vibrant future for Greater Sudbury Museums.

  • Whether you visit Greater Sudbury Museums often or you haven’t been in a while, your voice matters. This survey will help shape a future where Greater Sudbury Museums better reflect our stories, values and community needs — while creating memorable experiences for everyone.


    The collection of personal information on the Over to You forum is collected under the authority of sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will be used by the City for the purpose of gathering feedback on a proposed new Strategic Plan for Greater Sudbury Museums.

    All comments, including your username, will be part of the public record which is posted online and may appear in reports and updates to City Council. Questions about this collection or use of personal information may be directed to the Manager of Tourism and Culture, City of Greater Sudbury, PO Box 5000 Stn A, 200 Brady St., Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5P3 or by calling 705-674-4455, extension 4675.


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Page last updated: 10 Sep 2025, 01:53 PM