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

Museum Tots: Easter Program

  • Date: Wednesday, April 16th
  • 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 Easter theme.
  • $5 per child (2-4 years old)
  • Pre-registration is required.

Easter Eggstravaganza

  • Date: Saturday, April 19th
  • Time: 9:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Event includes an egg hunt, visit with Easter Bunny, egg races, crafts and treat bags.
  • $5 per person
  • Pre-registration is required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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