Events & Exhibits

The Town of Penetanguishene offers a few different options when it comes to beaches for enjoying the warm weather. Rotary Champlain Wendat Park and Huronia Park all offer sandy beaches, great swimming areas along with other amenities including playgrounds, pavilions, washrooms and much more. Accessible by foot or by car these beaches are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

2025 Events

May is Museum Month Genealogy Workshops

  • Free Genealogy workshops available for the month of May facilitated by the Simcoe County Genealogical Society.
  • Beginner Course: Tuesday, May 6th, 2PM to 4PM
  • Intermediate Course: Tuesday, May 13th, 2PM to 4PM
  • Advanced Course: Tuesday, May 20th, 2PM to 4PM
  • Save Your Family History: Tuesday, May 27th, 2PM to 4PM
  • Pre-registration is required.
Poster Register Here

Japanese Bunka Shishu Embroidery Thread Art Exposition

  • Embroidery Thread Art Exposition by Isabel Wickson
  • Date: May 1st to May 30, 2025
  • Meet the artist and talk about this beautiful art form. Isabel will be on site a limited number of days. Contact the museum for more details.

Museum Tots: Mother's Day Celebration

  • Date: Wednesday, May 7th
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
  • Parents and Tots come on adventure with us as we experience our senses through play, crafts, and activities with a Mother's Day theme.
  • $5 per child (2-4 years old)
  • Pre-registration is required.
Register Here

Social Hour with Lego Flowers

  • Date: Saturday, May 24
  • Time: 2PM
  • Join us for a social hour making Lego flowers, drinking tea and enjoying a treat!
  • $25 per person
  • Pre-registration is required.
Register Here

DIY Jewelery Workshop

  • Date: Saturday, June 7th
  • Time: 1:00 PM
  • Join us for a DIY Workshop making 3 Crystal Elastic Bracelets.
  • All supplies included.
  • $36 per person
  • Pre-registration is required.

Museum Tots: Father's Day Celebration

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11th
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
  • Parents and Tots come on adventure with us as we experience our senses through play, crafts, and activities with a Father's Day theme.
  • $5 per child (2-4 years old)
  • Pre-registration is required.
Register Here

Canada Day at the Museum

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1st
  • Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Join us for Canada Day celebrations at the Penetanguishene Museum. Music, BBQ, Inflatables, Face painting, entertainment & more!
  • Free Admission

Halloween Spooktacular

  • Date: Saturday, October 25th
  • Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Hallo
  • $6 per child
  • Pre-registration is required.

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Penetanguishene Centennial
Museum & Archives
13 Burke Street,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 1C1
T: 705-549-2150
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