What's On
Visit our special and ongoing exhibitions,
In the Galleries.
Events & Programs:
ADVENTURE ON THE HILL
MARCH BREAK DISCOVERY
Registration begins February 8, 2010. Book online, visit the Museum in person or call the Museum with a credit card (743.5180).
Children should bring a snack and lunch and dress for possible outdoor activity.
Monday, March 15, 2010 (9am to 4pm)
SCIENCE IN MOTION (ages 7 to 11)
Book online
Take a hands-on trip through extreme technology and vehicles of the future: Make a submarine, ride on a working hovercraft, blast off in a multi-stage rocket and more! You'll see how science gets put to work as technology (with explosive results) and take home a piece of the action!
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Peter McMahon is an award-winning science journalist and author who has worked for CTV, Discovery Channel, The Toronto Star, and the kids science publication YES Mag. He has covered space shuttle launches and dinosaur digs, walked inside a particle accelerator, and journeyed 2 km underground in search of the origins of the universe. His new book on trains of the future will be published by Kids Can Press this fall.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (9am to 4pm)
ANCIENT EGYPT (ages 7 to 11)
Book online
Can you walk like an Egyptian? Then walk this way and learn to play, eat and write like an Egyptian too! Wear a pharaoh’s crown, build a pyramid, and learn to write your name in ancient hieroglyphics.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Amy Barron has a PhD in ancient history and archaeology and presently works at the University of Toronto. She has been sharing her love of history and presenting programs to children and adults alike for twenty years.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (9am to 4pm)
MUSICAL MANIACS (ages 7 to 11)
Book online
Jake is at the Museum for a one day concert - starring you! Rock your socks off on the guitar, piano and clarinet, and play musical games. This is a fun and noisy day for everybody, with no previous musical background necessary.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Jake Differ is an award-winning Canadian musician and children’s entertainer who has toured extensively with his child-friendly performances. The Peterborough Museum & Archives is thrilled to have Jake back after his successful week long day-camp with Summer Discovery 2009.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 (9am to 4pm)
THE NOBLE SAMURAI (ages 7 to 11)
Book online
Put on your best Kimono! It’s time to learn the Bushido - the warrior’s code - in this craft and fun-filled exploration of the samurai warrior. Learn about the arms and armour of the samurai and make your own mempo mask and samurai sword.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Dave Cox has designed and delivered educational programs for museums across Ontario. His Viking and Medieval programs are hits with our Summer Discovery kids and Dave returns to March Break this year with a brand new program on the Samurai Warrior.
Friday, March 19, 2010 (9am to 4pm)
ACTING OUT! (ages 7 to 11)
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Ray Henderson returns for another day of drama at the Museum! Try out your acting skills, learn how to create a script, decorate a set and bring your character to life in just a few hours. Parents are invited to the grand opening of your unique play at the end of the day.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Ray Henderson is a professional actor and the director of Arbor Theatre’s children’s Christmas productions. Ray is wonderfully skilled at taking young people through all stages of theatre, scripting and performance.
NEW THIS YEAR!
KINDERKIDZ (ages 4,5,6)
KinderKidz is especially designed for children in JK, SK and Grade 1. Explore a different theme each day through stories, songs, crafts, games, and museum exhibits. We'll learn about the Arctic, the Ocean, the Jungle, Art and Weather. Each day we'll also enjoy puppets, puzzles, art, toys and the outdoors.
Cost: $15.00/half day
Instructor: Cheri Verge has held successful Summer Discovery camps at the Museum for several years and has over 20 years’ experience caring for and instructing children. Her Kinderkidz camps were a highlight of Summer Discovery 2009 and the Museum is delighted to have her back for March Break 2010.
Register your child for Kinderkidz in person or by telephone to the Peterborough Museum and Archives (743.5180). There is no internet registration for Kinderkidz. Register for a morning, an afternoon, a whole day, the whole week . . . whatever best suits your child and your schedule.
PLACES OF POWER
Word on the Hill lecture series
Spring Series
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MUSE International Film Series
Sundays Are Back!
Presented by the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Toronto International Film Festival Group, bringing Canadian and International Film to Peterborough since 1998. Screenings at Galaxy Cinema, Water Street, Peterborough.
Tickets for Winter/Spring 2010 go on sale Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
- Series Pass Sunday @4pm - $65. SOLD OUT
- Series Pass Monday @ 7PM - $65 SOLD OUT
- Rush tickets available at the theatre one half hour before each film: $15
Scheduled Shows
- Jan 10-11, 2010 COCO AVANT CHANEL
- Jan 24-25, 2010 CREATION
- Feb 7-8, 2010 AN EDUCATION
- Mar 7-8, 2010 THE LAST STATION
- Mar 28-29, 2010 COOKING WITH STELLA
- Apr 11-12, 2010 A SHINE OF RAINBOWS
Read about previous MUSE seasons.
2010 Winter/Spring Series
SUMMER DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CAMPS
We love kids in Museums!
Coming Soon!
Updated January 20/10
