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.

2024 Events

Fun with Santa

  • Date: December 14th
  • Timeslots: 9:30 AM to 12PM
  • Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies, create a craft and more!
  • $6 per child
  • Pre-registration is required.

2025 Events

Museum Tots Program

  • Session #1: January 15th to February 5th
  • Session #2: February 12th to March 5th
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
  • Parents and Tots come on adventure with us during our Museum Tots program as we experience our senses through play, crafts, and activities!
  • Adult Supervision required
  • $40.00 per child (2-4 years old)

Winterama Craft Show

  • Date: Saturday, February 15
  • Time: 10AM to 3PM
  • Free with Winterama Button

Wizard's Winter Wonderland

  • Date: Thursday, January 2
  • Timeslots: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • It's a magic snow land in the museum! Test out your potion making skills and make a wintery wonderland art to take home.
  • Admission by Donation ($)

Mystery in the Snow

  • Date: Friday, January 3
  • Timeslots: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • A snowman snuck inside the museum and left a mystery to be solved! Solve the mystery to win your snowy craft and prize!
  • Admission by Donation ($)

March Break Activities

  • Date: March 10th to 14th
  • Time: Timeslots from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Come to the museum to make a different crafts and explore through fun scavenger hunt! Each day has a different theme and registration.
  • Admission: $5 per child
  • Registration is required.

Bug-Inspired Slime Making Workshop

  • Date: Thursday, March 13th
  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Join Tiny Fun Parties for an exciting Bug-Inspired Slime Making Workshop.
  • $15 per child
  • Pre-registration is required. Adult supervision required

March Break Magic Show

  • Date: Wednesday, March 12th
  • Time: 1:00 PM
  • Join us at the museum for a magic show!
  • $5 per person
  • Pre-registration is required.

Social Hour with Lego Flowers

  • Date: Friday, March 21st
  • Time: 2PM
  • Join us for a social hour making Lego flowers, drinking tea and enjoying a treat!
  • $25 per person
  • 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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