Events & Exhibits

 

The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives offers a wide range of events, exhibits, and programs throughout the year. Some activities require registration, while others are free of charge or included with admission. We encourage you to check our website regularly, as event listings are updated year-round.

 

2026 Events & Exhibits

Museum Tots Program

  • Date: September 9th & 23rd, October 7th & 21st, November 4th & 18th
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
  • Come on a different themed adventure every session with crafts, games, sensory play and more fun!
  • $5 per child (2-4 years of age)
  • Pre-registration is required.
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Genealogy Meetups

  • Date: October 14, November 18, December 9
  • Timeslots: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Join us for our free monthly Genealogy Meetups, where local history enthusiasts and family researchers come together to share knowledge, exchange research tips, and connect with others who are passionate about discovering their roots.

Meet the Spirits

  • Date: October 16th
  • Timeslots: 7PM, 7:30PM or 8:30PM
  • Tour the St. James on the Lines cemetery by lantern light and encounter the spirits from Penetanguishene's past, who will share their life stories with you.
  • $10 per person
  • Registration is required. (August 12th residents, August 19th non-residents)
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Halloween Spooktacular

  • Date: October 31st
  • Timeslots: 10AM to 12PM
  • Join us for a morning of Halloween fun including crafts, games, scavenger hunt, face painting and goodie bags!
  • $6 per child, adult supervision required
  • Registration is required. (August 12th residents, August 19th non-residents)
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P.A. Day Drop-In Activities

  • Date: November 20 & 27
  • Time: 10AM to 4PM
  • Drop in anytime to create your own beaded necklace or keychain and complete a museum scavenger hunt
  • Admission by Donation ($)

Fun with Santa

  • Date: December 12th
  • Timeslots: 9 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies create a crafts and more!
  • $6 per child, adult supervision required
  • Registration is required. (October 1 residents, October 8 non-residents)
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Penetanguishene Centennial
Museum & Archives
13 Burke Street,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 1C1
T: 705-549-2150
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