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Featured Exhibition Fall: The Season of Preparation  will be on display from Saturday, September 21 to December 8, 2024. We invite you to visit this exhibit to discover traditional methods for braving the long, cold Canadian winters with a special showcase of items from the collection.

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Children's Winter/Spring Programs at the PMARegistration opens Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m. for winter/spring programs including PA Day Camps, March Break and Kids Only-Discovery After Dark! Register online, in person or by calling 705-743-5180. 

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Toddler Tuesday Join us Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon for a drop-in, tot friendly Museum visit! This unstructured program allows children to play their way through the galleries, with opportunities to explore their senses, create art and make new friends along the way.

 

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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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PMA: Bringing TIFF To You Film Series Huge thanks to our partners at Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough. The Fall 2024 season is now complete! Thank you to everyone who attended the films and we will see you in the new year. Please check the website for up to date information regarding our 2025 Winter/ Spring Season. 

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Theatre Box Office

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Featured Exhibition

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Archival Collections

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Conservation

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School Programs

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Educational Visits to the PMA 

Embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and imagination as you connect with the past through our hands-on educational programs! Visit our School Programs web page to learn more about what we offer. 

Volunteer with Us

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

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PMA's New Look 

The Peterborough Museum & Archives gets a face lift!

We have a new visual identifier at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA). Join Education & Program Officer, Faryn Stanley and Museum Visitor Experience Coordinator, Katie Crowe as they show you all the exciting changes at the PMA. 

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Contact Us


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

T: 705-743-5180
Toll Free: 855-738-3755
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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.