"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.
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.
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.
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.
The Peterborough Museum & Archives gratefully accepts object, archival, and monetary donations. Learn more about how to arrange making a donation to the Museum.
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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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
Email us
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays
12 noon to 5 p.m.