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Events & Programs
You can also view the event calendar for an up-to-date list of events.
For registration assistance please call 905.683.8401. Phones are answered Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note: Due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to sell tickets to our programs and events to residents of Toronto & Peel Region.
Roaring 1920s Drive Thru Tour |
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Hop in your jalopy and journey back in time to the Roaring 1920s. Learn about Pickering's toe-tapping music scene and how the dry days of prohibition led to bootlegging. Presented as part of Drama in Durham: War on Whiskey tours through South Durham. After your visit to the museum, download the Temperance & Temptation podcast and self-guided driving tour to visit local micro breweries and learn how the Bluenoses who supported Temperance openly clashed with the bootleggers and moonshiners who defied the movement. Tickets are timed entry and must be purchased in advance. The tour is approximately 35 minutes and costs $20 plus tax per vehicle. Tickets are per vehicle. Durham residents can buy tickets online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for ticket assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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, life on a struggling farm, 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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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Izzy and the Mystery at the Mill |
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10-year old Izzy is the daughter of local constable, Charles Hadley. Set in 1830s Pickering, this drive-thru mystery experience is specifically for children (and their parents and grandparents). From your car, work together to help Izzy find clues to solve the mystery. In this first of a series, Mr. Peak's freshly ground grain has gone missing at the local mill. It needs to be loaded on the next ship leaving the harbour! Can you help Izzy solve the mystery in time? The program is done entirely from your vehicle. Price is $20 per vehicle , not per person. You only need to register once for the vehicle, no need to register the passengers. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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1920s Prohibition Escape Room |
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Travel back in time to the Roaring 1920s and the days of Prohibition. Rumour has it that a speakeasy is operating at the Brougham Hotel. Bring your detective team to see if you can uncover the whiskey runners and find the moonshine before time runs out. This 45 minute escape room is designed for minimum groups of two to a maximum of six people. Perfect for a date night, a family night, or a night out with friends from your social bubble. The price for this program is $80 plus tax per session (you can bring up to 6 people), the price is not per person. Presented as part of Drama in Durham: War on Whiskey tours through South Durham. Download the Temperance & Temptation podcast and self-guide driving tour to visit local micro breweries and learn how the Bluenoses who supported Temperance openly clashed with the bootleggers and moonshiners who defied the movement. Visit the museum in the evening to experience the new 1920s Prohibition Escape Room. Registration required in advance. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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 take home and 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. Program is 45 minutes. Cost per person is $9 plus tax. Maximum of 9 people per session. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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Explore the world of Anne of Green Gables in a behind-the-camera tour of Pickering Museum Village, the set of various 'Anne' productions for almost forty years. Enjoy a picnic lunch, while learning about how the village was transformed into Anne's world. Take an audio tour with Anne to remember some of her favourite memories from the book. Visit the historic houses and learn about Lucy Maud Montgomery and historic fashions from Anne's time. Enjoy a scone and create your own tea blend as you bring the past to life in this fun experience. Lunch includes: 1/2 egg salad sandwich, 1/2 turkey and cheese sandwich; a drink, two cookies, and an apple. Scone is served with cream and jam and tea is blended by participants. No substitutions available. Registration required in advance by clicking links below. Program is 2 1/2 hours. Cost per person is $40 plus tax. Maximum of 9 people per session. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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New Format! Unleash your creativity at Kids in the Village. Make a craft under the guidance of our Museum Guides. Learn a bit about history and have fun along the way! Kids in the Village features a different 45 minute craft each week. After the craft, explore the museum's new interactive barn exhibit where you can milk a replica cow, groom a display horse, and prepare for the local fair. Registration required in advance, click links below. Program is 45 minutes. Cost per person is $9 plus tax. Maximum of 9 people per session. This is not a drop off program, care givers must stay with the children. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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Friday Evening Ice Cream |
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Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? Gather some friends, family or your date and learn how to make a delicious ice cream recipe from scratch with our costumed interpreters. Enjoy your own creation afterwards! Each session is 45 minutes and a new ice cream recipe will be featured each week. Physical distancing between participants from different groups will be maintained for this program, with a maximum of 9 participants per session. Registration required in advance, click links below. Program is 45 minutes. Cost per person is $15 plus tax. Maximum of 9 people per session. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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 (available soon at links below). Cost per person is $25 including tax. The program is 1 hour. There is a maximum of 9 people in the program. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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 sweet while our Museum Interpreter shares 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. 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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11:30 am |
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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. 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 (available soon at links below). Program is approximately one hour. Cost per group is $40 plus tax. Maximum of 5 people per group. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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New Format! Come enjoy a refreshing cup of tea with a homemade scone and sweet while our Museum Interpreter shares historical tidbits about Charles Dickens. Dickens did a North American Tour in 1842, and performed readings of Oliver Twist and The Pickwick Papers at St. Lawrence Hall in Toronto. Did you know he wrote A Christmas Carol the following year? 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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:30 am |
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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. Durham residents can register online through the links below using an existing account or by setting up an account. If you live outside of Durham please call the museum at 905.683.8401 for registration assistance. Due to current COVID protocols tickets are not currently available to Toronto and Peel residents.
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