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General Admission
Starting in 2023, all admissions, program registration, and program check-ins will take place at our Gate 3 entrance. General Admission can be purchased on-site.
Guests are welcome to choose from one of our audio tours below as part of their General Admission price.
| 1920s Audio Tour |
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Journey back in time to the Roaring 1920s through this self-guided audio tour of the Pickering Museum Village. Learn about Pickering’s toe-tapping music scene and how the dry days of prohibition led to bootlegging. Included in General Admission.
Presented as part of Drama in Durham: War on Whisky tours through South Durham. After your visit to the museum, 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. |
| Nellie's Audio Tour |
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Join Nellie 170 years ago during the time of Pickering’s 1850s Boom as she takes you on a self-guided audio tour of the Pickering Museum Village. Included in General Admission. |
July & August
Wednesday – Friday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm (last admission at 5:00 pm)
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 – 4:30 (last admission at 3:00 pm)
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
Events & Programs
Our ticketed programs return May 10, 2023! Registration is available online through links below. For registration assistance please call 905.683.8401. Phones are answered Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and during evening or weekend programs.
| Bootlegger's Escape |
$82.00 per group | Age 12 and upMay Wednesdays at 2:15pm, 4:15 pm and 6:30 pm June Wednesdays at 2:15pm, 4:15 pm and 6:30 pm
Rumour has it that an illegal speakeasy is operating at the Brougham Hotel. Assemble your detective team to see if you can uncover the bootlegger’s secrets and find the hidden moonshine before times runs out. This escape room will transport you back in time to the prohibition era - perfect for families, couples and friends
This 60 minute escape room can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests. Levels of difficulty - 2 people (very hard); 3 people (hard); 4+ people (medium/easy). Perfect for a date night, family fun, or a night out with friends!
One ticket is required for a group of up to 6 guests. No need to register each guest, just the group. When it asks "Seats Requested" enter only 1.
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| Escape the Forest |
$82.00 per group | Age 12 and up
Thursdays at 2:15pm, 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm
A team of scientists have set up camp on the shores of Duffin’s Creek, keen on researching the abundant flora and fauna of the area. What began as a seemingly routine expedition, however, has now turned dangerous. The head scientist has gone missing – and out of fear that they will meet the same fate, all other staff have abandoned the site. You and your group of hikers have stumbled upon this mysterious abandoned camp, and it is up to you to figure out the mystery behind the disappearance. Hopefully some clues have been left behind – good luck!
This 60 minute escape room can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests. Levels of difficulty - 2 people (very hard); 3 people (hard); 4+ people (medium/easy). Perfect for a date night, family fun, or a night out with friends!
One ticket is required for a group of up to 6 guests. No need to register each guest, just the group. When it asks "Seats Requested" enter only 1.
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| Father's Day Blacksmith Program |
$155.00 per person | Age 16 and up
Saturday, June 17 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this exciting heritage program, you will learn all about the tricks of the Blacksmith trade, and walk away with your own handmade bottle opener. This hands on program, lead by a professional Blacksmith, makes the perfect present for the father-figure in your life!
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| Garden Gnomes & Fairy Homes |
$10.62 per person | Age 3 - 10
Wednesdays at 2:00 pm, 3:15pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:15 pm
Experience the beauty of our gardens and the magical creatures that call them home. Search for hidden elf doors, dig for fairy treasure, make a fairy-inspired craft, and explore the inside of a gnome home! You can even put your green thumb to the test in our community garden. Don’t forget to head inside the Village’s interactive barn exhibit, where you can milk a replica cow and groom a display horse. Self-paced, interactive, and great for little ones, this program is perfect for fun as a family.
This is a 45 minute program followed by the option to explore the museum.
Please note, this is not a drop off program, adults must stay onsite with children. General admission is required for additional guests attending with registered participants.
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| Ice Cream Social |
$15.30 per person | All ages
Thursdays at 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm, and 6:15 pm
People of all ages will flip their lid for this ice cream bonanza! Step into the PMV diner for this 1950s-inspired program, where you will learn how to create your very own handmade ice cream. As if that isn’t nifty enough – check out our sundae bar to jazz up your delicious creation. Don’t forget to explore the Museum’s buildings and exhibits afterwards.
Each session is 45 minutes long. One ticket is required for each person attending (not required for infants). Please note, this is not a drop off program.
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Izzy's Mystery Adventure |
$41.00 per group| Ages 7 and up
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm and 5:45 pm
Your favourite junior detective is back! Can you help Izzy figure out the mystery before your times runs out? Join us for an in-person adventure around our site while you and your group figure out the suspects, discover clues, and name your prime suspect. We’ve even added some teamwork challenges and skill tests to keep you on your toes along the way!
Only one ticket is required for a family of up to 6 guests (enter 1 for number of "seats required"). No need to register each guest, just the group. Please note, this is not a drop off program.
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Junior Blacksmith |
$10.62 per person | Ages 7 and up
Wednesdays at 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, and 6:00 pm Saturdays at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Become an apprentice blacksmith in this exciting heritage program, where you will create your very own metal dinner triangle to take home. Learn the tips and tricks of the trade, all while learning about the history of our community. Perfect for kids, this program is creative, hands-on and most importantly, fun! Afterwards, explore all the interactive exhibits in the new Greenwood Blacksmith Shop. Fasten on a carriage wheel, try your hand at the bellows, and more. Program is 60 minutes in length.
Cost is per person. This is not a drop-off program, parent supervision is required.
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Junior Carriage Painter |
$10.62 per person | Ages 7 and up
Thursdays at 1:45 pm, 3:45pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:15 pm (6:15 pm is May only) Sundays at 10:00 am, 11:45 am, 1:45 pm, and 3:15 pm
Bring out your artistic side with this hands-on family friendly program. Become an apprentice carriage painter – an important job in 1800s Pickering! Learn how to mix your own paint colours, make a stencil, and create your own piece of art to take home. Afterwards, explore all the interactive exhibits in the new Greenwood Blacksmith Shop. Fasten on a carriage wheel, try your hand at the bellows, and more!
One ticket is required for each person attending (not required for infants). Please note, this is not a drop off program.
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Mother's Day Tea |
$26.54 per person | All ages
Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm
You are cordially invited to a very special Mother’s Day celebration at PMV! Join us for a Victorian Tea complete with tea, scones, finger sandwiches and treats! After your tea, take full advantage of springtime in the Village as you peruse the grounds of the Museum.
Register now |
