Roaring into Peterborough: “Carnivorous Dinosaurs” exhibit comes to the Peterborough Museum & Archives

Peterborough, ON - The Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming major exhibit, Carnivorous Dinosaurs, opening Saturday, October 11, 2025.  

To celebrate, the PMA will be open extended hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend, Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13, and is inviting visitors to make dinosaurs part of their plans!  

The event offers activities for all ages. Admission is a suggested donation of $20 per group.   

Developed by Research Casting International, visitors will come face-to-face with some of the most fearsome predators to ever walk the earth. Highlights include life-sized skeletons, dramatic skull displays, and engaging bilingual interpretive panels that explore the fascinating world of theropods, meat-eating dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus, Albertosaurus, and Deinonychus. 

“We’re excited to bring this high-caliber exhibit to our community,” says Susan Neale, Director of the Peterborough Museum & Archives. “Dinosaurs have universal appeal, and this exhibit not only captures the imagination but also shares cutting-edge paleontological science in a fun, family-friendly way.” 

Discover how prehistoric giants hunted, scavenged, and thrived millions of years ago in “Carnivorous Dinosaurs,” a thrilling exploration of Earth’s deep past, its changing climates, and the creatures that continue to capture our imaginations. 

PMA Thanksgiving weekend hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Exhibition Dates: October 11, 2025, to March 22, 2026  

Location: Peterborough Museum & Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, ON

Admission: Suggested donation of $20 per group  

About the Peterborough Museum and Archives  

The Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA), which is a City of Peterborough municipal facility and program, opened in Ashburnham Memorial Park in 1967. The PMA is committed to inspiring, educating and bringing people closer to Peterborough’s rich heritage.  

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