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Featured Exhibition

"To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860" features 13 birch bark makakoon (baskets) that were gifted to Prince Albert Edward during his official Royal tour of Canada in 1860, on loan from the Royal Collection Trust.

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Live History: Behind Glass

On Sunday, November 26, the Peterborough Museum & Archives will be hosting Live History: Behind Glass for an interactive theatre performance, weaving elements of escape rooms and mystery with site-specific history! Advanced registration is required. 

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Bringing TIFF to You

Series passes for the 2024 Winter/Spring season will go on sale through the Peterborough Memorial Centre's Grant Thronton Box Office early in December. Dates and film titles are still to be confirmed, but will be updated on our webpage when received. 

 

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Archival Research

An appointment, booked in advance, is required to access the Archives. Our Archivist is happy to assist you with your research requests in our Archives reading room.

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Donations

The Peterborough Museum & Archives gratefully accepts object, archival, and monetary donations. Learn more about how to arrange making a donation to the Museum.

 

 

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Winter Camps 
Registration for winter camps opens on Tuesday Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m., including PA Days, Kids Only-Discovery after Dark and March Break! Register online

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Theatre Box Office

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Archival Collections

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Conservation

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School Programs

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To Honour & Respect Educational Programs

We are very excited to be offering Indigenous-led educational programs connected to our featured exhibit "To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860." This hands-on program includes a tour of the exhibit, exploring Indigenous stories through drama and rotating through Indigenous-created art centers. Tied to the Grade 3 & 4 curriculum this program is available for a limited time from October 23 to November 10th. Click the button below to learn more.

Book this program today by sending an email to our Education and Program Officer at fstanley@peterborough.ca 

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We are currently accepting applications for docents. Come join our dynamic team!

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Gift Shop Featured Artist: Indigenously Infused

The Peterborough Museum & Archives' Gift Shop is the perfect stop to commemorate your visit, or find a unique gift for a loved one. Most of the items carried in our shop are either produced in Canada, made using sustainable materials, are ethically sourced, and/or are from a company that donates back to charity - so you can feel good about the products you buy. 
Learn more about local producer Indigenously Infused, based out of Curve Lake First Nation, and featured in our Gift Shop!

Biskane is an Indigenous-centric online shopping platform where you can explore verified Indigenous art. Books, moccasins, clothing, earrings, jewelry, food and more crafted by authenticated Indigenous artists and product creators.

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Peterborough Museum & Archives
Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street East
Peterborough, ON K9H 1H1

T: 705-743-5180
Toll Free: 855-738-3755
Fax: 705-743-2614
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Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays
12 noon to 5 p.m.