Peterborough Museum & Archives

05/30/2026

SERVICE NOTICE!!

Please be advised that our elevator is currently out of order. We are working on it to get it running as fast as we can and will notify our patrons when it has been solved.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit today, as we realize that folks may not be able to access our washrooms located downstairs of the museum.

Thank you for your understanding

05/29/2026

Coming soon this summer!🌞

📍From June 20 to September 13, 2026, Peterborough Museum & Archives will host Lost Liberties: The War Measures Act, a travelling exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of History.

The exhibition explores the three times the War Measures Act was invoked in Canadian history: during World War I, World War II, and the 1970 October Crisis. Visitors will learn how these events affected civil liberties and shaped Canada’s legal and political landscape.

Lost Liberties: The War Measures Act was developed by the Canadian Museum of History and generously supported through a grant from the Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund.

05/27/2026

Camp days = best days ☀️🏕️ ☀️ We’re scoping out the parks and finalizing summer camp plans for our campers — and we can’t wait for summer adventures ahead! 🌳🎨⚽Register Today> https://www.peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/arts-and-culture/museum-and-archives/programs-and-tours/discovery-day-camps/

Send a message to learn more

05/27/2026

🐞🦋 JR. DISCOVERY: “A BUG’S LIFE” 🐝🐛
📅 August 4–7, 2026
⏰ 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM
🤠Ages 4-6

We’re buggin’ out this summer! 🌿 Campers will explore the incredible world of insects through hands-on science, art, and outdoor adventures. From pollination to cool bug adaptations, it’s going to be a bug-tastic week of discovery! 🔍🐜

Only 3 spots left!

Register Today> https://www.peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/arts-and-culture/museum-and-archives/programs-and-tours/discovery-day-camps/

05/26/2026

🚧 Construction Project Update 🚧
Work is currently underway on the Watermain Booster Pump project near the Peterborough Museum & Archives on Museum Dr.
Please continue to come up the hill to visit us while the construction is happening. We will be open!

05/25/2026

Jellybean enjoying his favourite sun hat 👒 while hard at work in the sunshine greeting visitors for our “We Wear Many Hats” exhibit ☀️🐻

After a long shift, he spent his entire paycheque on a brand new scarf and umbrella from the gift shop 🧣☂️ Priorities, Jellybean… priorities 😂✨

Come up the hill and checkout our selection of spring/ summer scarves and umbrellas in the shop now!

05/20/2026

Huge thank you to Boston Pizza! 🍕

Our Visitor Experience Coordinator Katie was the lucky winner of a pizza lunch. Getting pizza up on the hill made the day even better! Thanks for helping make our lunchtime extra special. ❤️