Explore History, Heritage, and the Holodomor Mobile Classroom at Peterborough Museum and Archives

Peterborough, ON - The Peterborough Museum and Archives (PMA) is excited to open its doors wide for this year’s Doors Open Peterborough, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025. 

In celebration of this annual citywide event, the PMA will be offering alternative hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to ensure guests have more time to explore all the PMA has to offer. 

Go Behind the Scenes at the PMA. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a “behind the scenes” look at the Archives, a fascinating experience that unveils the stories and preservation work behind our archive collection of Peterborough’s heritage. Knowledgeable staff will be available to guide visitors through this exclusive look into the archival spaces. 

Discover the Holodomor Mobile Classroom

This year the PMA welcomes back the Holodomor Mobile Classroom, a state-of-the-art, interactive multimedia experience designed to educate visitors about the Holodomor — the genocide of Ukrainians in 1932–33. This impactful, mobile learning space will be on site from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an immersive and thought-provoking educational opportunity for visitors of all ages. Learn more about the Holodomor Mobile Classroom at https://holodomortour.ca/mobile-classroom/ 

Doors Open Peterborough, presented in partnership with the Ontario Heritage Trust, is the City’s annual celebration of local history, heritage, and architecture. This year’s event promises a day full of discovery, reflection, and connection to the past. 

Visit the Peterborough Museum and Archives and experience the unique blend of heritage, learning, and community that defines this special day. 

About the Peterborough Museum and Archives 

The PMA opened in Ashburnham Memorial Park in 1967 and continues to be an inspiring and educating space that brings people closer to Peterborough’s rich heritage.  

Visit the Peterborough Museum and Archives website at peterborough.ca/museum,  or follow on Instagram and Facebook @PtboMuseumArchives for updates and information. 

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