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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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Construction on-site

Portions of pedestrian walkways are under construction as the Peterborough Museum & Archives updates its wayfinding signage. Accessible parking is available at back of Museum. 

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Bringing TIFF to You

Series passes for the Fall 2023 season of Bringing TIFF to You are no longer available for purchase. Rush tickets are available 30 minutes before each screening. View the full list of dates and titles.

 

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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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Fall Programs

Fall programs include PA Day Camps, Kids Only - Discovery After Dark and Toddler Tuesdays! 

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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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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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Home and Away

"Home and Away: Stories of Travel from Peterborough and Beyond" has been uninstalled from the walls of our gallery.
If you missed a chance to see the Fleming College's Museum Management and Curatorship student exhibition (2021-2022),
here's a short tour:

For a more in depth look, check out the virtual exhibition.

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Contact Us


Peterborough Museum & Archives
Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street East
P.O. Box 143
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y5

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.