Contacts
Events & Programs
Registration is available online through links below. For registration assistance please call 905.683.8401. Phones are answered Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Themed Tours (Walking) |
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Join us for a 45 minute in-person walking tour of the museum. Book a tour time for up to 9 people in your social bubble. A variety of themes to choose from seasonally: Anne in Pickering ~ People the world over have fallen in love with L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. And our museum has been the film location for movies and television shows about the books. What were adoption and views on education for women really like for Canadians like Anne? We'll explore parts of the books and screen adaptations alongside real life in this 45 minute tour. Glad Rags and Giggle Juice ~ Step back into the 1920s when glad rags were party clothes and giggle juice was illegal booze. Find out how the locals were dealing with prohibition, what they were doing for fun (and how they got their hands on giggle juice), and how Pickering's Bert Harvey was contributing to the music scene in North America. History Detective ~ With your Museum Interpreter's help, complete a series of riddles, hidden object challenges, and other puzzles in order to fill your bingo card as you journey through a few of the museum's buildings. Bring your cell phone to take plenty of selfies on your journey! This fun theme is designed specifically for children and families. Pickering's Past ~ From First Nations to the initial influx of American settlers, explore Pickering's roots! Find out what it was like to start all over in a new land. Your Museum Interpreter can adapt and customize to meet your group's needs and interests! Hallowe'en ~ Today we put a carved pumpkin on the porch, dress up and trick or treat for candy, but Hallowe'en has deep roots. Come out and learn why we make jack'o'lanterns, wear costumes and masks, and about more of the customs related to October 31. Come in costume if you like! Available only in October. Holiday ~ Come out and discover the seasonal beliefs of the First Nations Little Spirit Moon, early Scottish and Welsh settlers, and the Victorians who brought us many of the traditions we celebrate at Christmas. Available starting late November. Themed tours must be booked in advance. Register your group of up to 9 people for $60 plus tax (only one registration is required per group). You must choose your tour theme as part of registration process. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Bounty of the Harvest |
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Feel the soil between your fingers as you harvest and prepare fresh produce and herbs from our orchards and gardens for your food, decor, and cosmetic use. This program includes a mini garden tour, hands-on harvesting*, a recipe, and a prep session to get you started. Recipes are a blend of heritage and modern. (*Note: Harvesting from the gardens is dependent on seed and plant availability, the planting and growing season, and the abundance in the gardens.) Registration required in advance, links to registration found under each theme. Cost per person is $25 including tax. The program is 1 hour. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Barn & Butter |
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Turn cream into butter in this fun program all about the farm. Make your own batch of butter that you can taste on a scone or take home to taste. At the end of the program, you can explore the museum's brand new interactive barn exhibit. Milk a replica cow, learn about crops, and groom a display horse. Registration required in advance. This is not a drop off program - children must have adult supervision who have also paid for registration. Program is 45 minutes. Cost per person is $9 plus tax. Maximum of 9 people per session. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Haunted Ghost Walk |
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Take a guided walking tour of the historic village at night and hear stories from the past that still haunt us today. Learn about paranormal investigations that have found evidence of spirits and ghosts, and hear stories of past tragedies that actually took place in Pickering's past. Registration required in advance. Cost per person is $25 including tax. The program is 1 hour. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Pickering Fairy Tour |
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Pickering's picturesque forest, village, and gardens are home to not only some incredible natural creatures, but also some magical creatures. Locate and visit a series of whimsical fairy, elf, and gnome homes scattered in the village and forest and learn about the history and folklore of the magical creatures of the forest. Pickering's Fairy Tour is an opportunity to see their world up close. This event runs during the day in October and is lit up evenings in November. Book a ticket for your group of up to five people. Only one ticket is required per group. At the time of registration, please select '1 participant' to book in your group. Please note this walking tour includes gravel pathways and uneven ground. The tour takes place outdoors and will only be rescheduled in the instance of dangerous weather. If you are looking to unleash your inner fairy, you can also make your very own fairy wand. The "Wand Workshop" can be purchased separately (see section below). Registration required in advance. Program is approximately one hour. Cost per group is $40 plus tax. Maximum of 5 people per group. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Wand Workshop |
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Unleash you inner fairy or gnome and make your very own magic wand in this fun, hands-on workshop. Fun for all ages. Each participant in the workshop must be registered to attend. The Wand Workshop and Pickering Fairy Tour each require separate registration to participate (see section above for Pickering Fairy Tour). Registration required in advance, click links below. Cost per person is $10 plus tax. The program is 30 minutes. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
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Victorian Tea & Talk |
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New Format! Come enjoy a refreshing cup of tea with a homemade scone and vanilla cupcake. Afterwards, our Museum Interpreter will share historical tidbits about the history of tea from early Chinese beginning, through the heyday of the clipper ships, with a sprinkling of Victorian tea etiquette for good measure. Menu: Hot Tea (choice of PMV Blend or Earl Grey) Scone with butter and homemade mixed berry jam Vanilla cupcake with buttercream icing (no substitutions) Registration required in advance, click links below. Cost per person is $25 including tax. The program is 1 hour. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:30 am Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:30 pm ~ Sold Out Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:00 pm (only 1 space available) |
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Wreath Making Workshop |
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Deck your halls with a lovely evergreen wreath made by you! Join our Museum Interpreter to use fresh greenery to create your own wreath. Add in ribbon and natural accents such as pine cones and bittersweet. Learn some history about the materials and how they were used for holiday decorating in the past. This program is completed outdoors, so come dressed for the weather. Bring your family and friends for a creative and fun workshop, just in time for the holidays. Registration required in advance, click links below (coming soon). Cost per person is $45 plus tax. The program is 2 hours. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Click the links below to purchase tickets, please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance.
Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10:00 am Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 10:00 am Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:00 am Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm |
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Christmas Program |
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