Peterborough Museum & Archives

09/04/2026

The Hunt is on! The annual Heritage Hunt is launched. Can you identify all 34 architectural features along Hunter Street? Details are online at peterborough.ca/HeritageEvents or pick up a booklet at City Hall, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Museum & Archives, Library, and Visitor Centre. The contest closes October 6.

09/02/2026

We will miss you PMA summer camp staff of 2026! 💙✨

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09/02/2026

🚧 Traffic reminder for today if you’re visiting us at the Museum up on the hill. 🏔️

Construction crews will be working today at the entrance area of Museum Dr. The road will be reduced to one lane for most of the day. Please allow extra time, slow down in the area, and follow posted directions.

09/01/2026

🎬 TIFF is coming back to Peterborough this Fall!🍿
Get ready for the PMA: Bringing TIFF To You — Fall 2026 Film Series!
🎟️ Series passes go on sale Monday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m.
For $83.62 per pass (including HST), enjoy all four TIFF film selections:

Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. — You Had to Be There
Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. — The Christophers
Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. — Akashi
Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. — Once Upon a Time in a Cinema

📍 Theatre #9, Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
320 Water Street, Peterborough

Series passes can be purchased:
💻 Online through the Peterborough Museum & Archives website > https://www.peterborough.ca/recreation-culture-social-services/arts-and-culture/museum-and-archives/programs-and-tours/bringing-tiff-to-you/
🏛️ In person at 300 Hunter St. E.
📞 By phone at 705-743-5180

⚠️ Please note: Our first screening is on the same day as the municipal election. Be sure to plan your voting accordingly!
For film details, individual tickets and more information, visit the PMA: Bringing TIFF to You webpage.

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08/31/2026

🏛️ Peterborough Museum & Archives — Labour Day Long Weekend

Come visit us this long weekend!

📅 Saturday, September 5 — 12–5 PM
📅 Sunday, September 6 — 12–5 PM
📅 Monday, September 7 — 12–5 PM

💛 Admission by donation
📍 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough

We look forward to seeing you! 🍁

08/24/2026

📍UPDATE! "WAIT LIST" FOR TICKETS
The countdown is on!!

With special thanks to CIBC Private Wealth Schiller Investment Group, join the Peterborough Museum & Archives on October 8th at 7:00 pm at Market Hall for an evening of local archival films by F.L. Roy! Guests will experience an exclusive program of films from the 1920s to 1940s, newly restored and presented for the first time in 75 years.

Proceeds from the Gala will support the PMA’s film preservation efforts, ensuring the longevity of our collection and bringing more films from the archives to new audiences.

Ticket sales open at the Market Hall Box Office 12 noon, Tuesday, August 25. There is currently a "wait list" for tickets.

Get your tickets at tickets.markethall.org

08/21/2026

Huge thank you to Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber for this special recognition! 50 years IS a milestone 🌟 The PMA is honoured to represent this wonderful community. Looking forward to the next 50!

08/14/2026