Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives

10/14/2026

🕯 Meet the Spirits of St. James is happening this Friday!👻 Enjoy a lantern-lit hour on a guided tour of the cemetery as we take a step back in time. Encounter spirits as they come alive to share their stories and discover historic tales from Penetanguishene's past. 🌙

📆 This Friday, October 16th
🎫Limited tickets are still available for 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm & 8:00 pm
💵$10 per person
📲Registration is required visit: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Home or contact the museum at 705-549-2150 to purchase your tickets.

10/14/2026

✨Today is our first Genealogy Meetup! Drop-in today (October 14th) at 2:00 pm for a free, informal gathering to share knowledge, exchange research tips and connect with others who are passionate about local history. 📖

🌳Whether you are just getting started with your family tree or are an experienced researcher, all are welcome to attend!

📆Upcoming meetups will be occurring on November 18th & December 9th.

10/07/2026

The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving Holiday.

📣 Reminder: The Town of Penetanguishene Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving Monday. For after-hours road and water emergencies, please call 1-888-921-1258.

10/02/2026

🕯Are you prepared to Meet the Spirits?🕯
Join us for an eerie, lantern-lit cemetery tour where the ghosts of Penetanguishene's past will come alive to share their stories.
📍 St. James on the Lines Cemetery
📅 October 16th
🕰️ Tour Times: 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $10 per person
🎟Registration is required: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Home
👻Spaces are limited - don't miss out on this hauntingly historic experience!

10/01/2026

❄️ Mark your calendars! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum on Saturday, December 12th for a morning full of Fun with Santa! ❄️

🎅🏻Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
🎁Enjoy festive fun including cookie decorating, crafts, and a scavenger hunt.
📅Saturday, December 12th
🕰 Five timeslots from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
💰$6.00 per child. Accompanying adults are free.
📲Registration is required. It opens on October 1st for Penetanguishene residents and on October 8th for non-residents: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Home

09/30/2026

Reminder that the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives will be closed on Thursday, October 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. for a staff meeting.

Reminder 📢 Temporary Municipal Facility Closure – October 1, 2026
Please note that all Town of Penetanguishene municipal facilities will be temporarily closed on Thursday October 1, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to accommodate a mandatory bi-annual staff meeting.
📞 For urgent Roads or Water emergencies during the closure, please call 1‑888‑921‑1258.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to better serve our community.

09/30/2026

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.

As a museum and archives, we recognize the importance of preserving and sharing history truthfully. We encourage our community to take time today to reflect, learn, and listen to Indigenous voices and experiences. Through understanding our shared history, we can contribute to a future built on respect, healing, and reconciliation.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

🌳Are curious about tracing your family history? Join us for our free monthly Genealogy Meetups! Connect with local history enthusiasts and family historians to exchange knowledge, explore our research room and connect with others who are passionate about discovering their roots. The first meetup will be on October 14th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.📖

📅 Dates: October 14, November 18, December 9
🕖 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free to attend
📝 Registration: Not Required

09/22/2026

🎶Join The Friends of the Museum for an evening with Homemade Jam🎶

📅 Friday November 6th
⏰7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
📍Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
💰$ 20 per ticket (Cash only)
📲Email [email protected] or stop by the museum to grab your tickets!

09/18/2026

🏪✨ NEW at the Museum! ✨🏪

Step into our 1875 General Store Shopping Challenge and see if you can make ends meet in the 19th century!

💰 Pick a Role Card to discover who you are and how much money you have to spend.

📝 Follow your Shopping List and search the store for the items you need.

➕ Use the slate provided to add up your purchases and see if you can stay within your budget.

🤔 When you're done, compare your choices with other shoppers and discover how life in 1875 was very different from today.

🎉 This fun new interactive challenge will be available just in time for our Doors Open event on September 19.

Drop by and give it a try. We can't wait to see how well you manage your 1875 budget!