Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives

09/12/2026

✨Doors Open Simcoe County is just one week away! Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to learn about Penetanguishene's history and the lumber industry.✨
🏛Free admission to the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
🚶Enjoy a free guided tour of local landmarks connected to Charles Beck and learn about his impact on the community. Tours start at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm.
🔍Young historians will love to complete a themed scavenger hunt within the museum.
ℹ Visit https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/.../events/simcoe-county for more information.

09/10/2026

✨The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum is thrilled to be participating in the fifth annual Indigenous Art & Culture Awareness Week! ✨

🎨This initiative features organizations within North Simcoe who wish to highlight the work of Indigenous creatives through various mediums, such as dance, food, literature, music, visual arts, and crafts. From September 21st - 27th we invite you to learn, create and connect thorough meaningful experiences centered around Indigenous culture and perspectives.

📅Check out the full schedule of events at: https://www.midland.ca/iacaw

09/09/2026

🎃Halloween Spooktacular is fast approaching and we can't wait to host all of the little ghosts and goblins at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum! 👻Joins for a morning of tricks and treats including:

🔎 A spooky scavenger hunt
🎨Creepy crafts and games
🖌 Frightfully fun face painting
🍬Terrific treats

📅 Date: Saturday, October 31st
🕒 Timeslots: 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM
💵 Cost: $6 per child — Parents attend FREE!

Don't miss out, secure your spot today at https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Home

09/08/2026

🌞Thank you to everyone who joined us for our summer youth programs! We had so much fun playing, learning and seeing your creativity shine all summer long. 😊

✨A special shout out to the Friends of the Museum and for sponsoring this year's summer programming! We could not do it without your support. 💚

09/03/2026

Today at the museum!

🌭🎶 Today is the Day! Seniors BBQ 🎶🌭

Join us today for an afternoon of delicious food, great company, and live entertainment at the Seniors BBQ!

📅 Today, Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 13 Burke Street
💲 $7 per person (cash only)

Enjoy live music by Upbeat Groove, connect with friends and neighbours, and spend a fun afternoon in the community.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☀️🌭🎵

09/02/2026

Please note that the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives will be closed on Monday September 7th. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday September 8th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend!

08/31/2026

🎒✏️ We have had such an awesome time during Family Fun Days that we are adding one more week! Get ready to go Back to School by creating a custom notebook and completing a scavenger hunt! 📓🏫
📚Drop-in Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to join the fun.
💰Admission is by donation.

08/28/2026

👻Meet the Spirits of St. James on the Lines is back! Join us Friday, October 16th for a lantern-lit cemetery tour where the spirits of Penetanguishene’s past come alive to share their stories.🕯️
📍 St. James on-the-Lines Cemetery
⏰ Tour times: 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM & 8:00PM
🎫$10 per person. Registration is required.
✨ Grab your tickets now at: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Home

08/27/2026

🎶Join the Friends of the Museum for their annual End of Summer Concert!🎶Enjoy a free concert from Passport on September 13th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Cash only barbecue available by donation (while supplies last.)

08/27/2026

✨That's a wrap on Make and Takes for this summer!🕯️For our final trip through time, young historians learned all about candles and dipped their own to take home. Thank you to all of our participants. We have had a blast getting hands on with history with you this summer!🌞