270 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P9
Operated by Ontario's oldest historical society since 1897, this downtown museum explores Peterborough's rich social and architectural heritage through exhibits focused primarily on the nineteenth century. Open year-round with programs, rentals, and educational opportunities.
Downtown museum exploring Peterborough's 19th-century social and architectural history. Operated by the Peterborough Historical Society sinc
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The CMA's Complimentary Admissions Program allows Individual, Student, Retired, Institutional, and Fellow CMA Members complimentary or reduced admission to participating museums to facilitate the reciprocal exchange of knowledge within the Canadian museum sector. www.museums.ca
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