Collecting Memories Objects That Define Us

Featured Exhibition "Collecting Memories: Objects that Define Us", curated by Fleming College's Museum Management and Curatorship program, will be on display from March 29, 2025 to June 15, 2025. We invite you to visit this exhibit to discover a fresh perspective on storytelling through objects.

Kids playing

Toddler Tuesdays Join us each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon for Toddler Tuesdays. We love kids in museums! Admission is by donation, a $10 suggested donation per family or group.

Children running up a hill

2025 Summer Discovery Day Camps Registration for PMA Summer Day Camps & Youth Leadership Program is now open and spots are still available! Register online, in person or by calling 705.743.5180. Looking for a PA Day Camp? See what we offer by visiting our School Break webpage

Events

View All

Loading Calendar Feed...
Archival Boxes

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.

Detail of ceramic pot

Donations

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

 

 

Toronto International Fine Films logo

PMA: Bringing TIFF To You Film Series  A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at Galaxy Cinemas and the Toronto International Film Festival for helping us bring these outstanding films to Peterborough!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for a fantastic Winter/Spring 2025 season. Stay tuned for exciting details about our Fall 2025 film lineup. 

 

Museum Blog

View All

Loading News Feed...
placeholder text

Theatre Box Office

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

placeholder text

Featured Exhibition

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

placeholder text

Archival Collections

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

placeholder text

Conservation

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

placeholder text

School Programs

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

More About Programs

placeholder text

Volunteer With Us

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin ultricies lacus ut tellus feugiat, vehicula aliquam sem lacinia. Ut eleifend felis eu pulvinar euismod.

More About Volunteering

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!

More About Volunteering

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. 

What's Happening at the Museum

Join us on Social media to stay up-to-date on the Peterborough Museum and Archives News and Events.

black and white machinery

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
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.