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Featured Exhibition

"Get Out and Play: Winter Sports in Peterborough" is the PMA's newest exhibition, which looks at cold-weather activities that have remained popular pastimes among Canadians who are used to getting creative when the cold sets in. This exhibition was produced in-house and will be open through to March 19, 2023.

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Summer Discovery Camps

Registration for the Museum's Summer Discovery Programs is currently open. All of your favourites have returned - including a new Youth camp and leadership opportunities. Register for a program online. 

 

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PMA: Bringing TIFF to You

Many film titles have been updated for the upcoming Winter / Spring 2023 season of PMA: Bringing TIFF to You (formerly MUSE Fine Films). Rush tickets are available for purchase on the night of each screening. 

 

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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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Heritage Preservation

Peterborough is home to many historic buildings and landscapes which are an important part of the city's history and identity. Learn more about some of the Heritage Preservation Office's programs. 

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Archival Collections

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Conservation

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School Programs

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Learning Opportunities 

Our doors are open and that means in person programming is back! Learn more about what we offer by clicking the button below. 

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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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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.