Escape the Outbreak: Cholera Catastrophe 12+ (Escape Room)

In the summer of 1854, a deadly cholera epidemic swept through Canada, leaving behind a trail of devastation. In this immersive 60-minute escape room, players will be transported back in time and will be tasked with the most important role of all: finding a cure. 

$85 + tax per group (one group per time slot, up to 6 people)

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in October at 5:15 pm and 6:45 pm

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PMV Paints 12+

Bring out your artistic side in this hands-on art program, hosted in one of our beautiful historic buildings. Led step-by-step by a painting pro, you will walk away with your very own work of art! Perfect for date night, girl’s night (or just an excuse to treat yourself)!

$32 per person for the full two-hour program

SOLD OUT!  Blacksmith Jewelry Making Workshop 

Turn something old into something new and beautiful in this creative, hands-on heritage skills program. Create your very own hand-made piece of metal jewelry and learn about the lives and jobs of blacksmiths and metal workers. You may even create the perfect holiday gift for that special someone! 

$35.50 + tax per person

Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 am to 11:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Sunday, November 3 at 10:00 am to 11:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

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SOLD OUT!  Woodworker's Apprentice Workshop - Charcuterie Board 16+

Join our Museum Interpreter in the woodshop to make your own charcuterie board. Learn the basic skills of woodworking, from selecting your piece of wood to sanding, wood burning, and finishing your charcuterie board for use in your kitchen (or as a gift). Along with your charcuterie board you'll take home new skills and memories!

This workshop will run for approximately 3 hours.

$71 + tax per person

Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm 

(only one timeslot registration required)

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 SOLD OUT! Woodworker's Apprentice Workshop - Sign making 16+

Saturday, September 28 starting at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm 

(only one timeslot registration required)

Saturday, November 2 starting at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm 

(only one timeslot registration required)

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Lead through the Village by lantern-light, this spine-tingling tour will turn even the toughest cynic into a believer...of the supernatural! Learn about the paranormal investigations that have taken place on site, hear the Museum's most infamous staff stories, and uncover the tragedies that have occurred in Pickering's past.

The tour is approximately 1 hour in length.

$23.50 + tax per person

Thursdays in October starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm

Fridays in October starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm

Saturdays in October starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm

Tuesday October 29, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm

Wednesday October 30, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm

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Trick or Treat throughout the Village, enjoy Halloween-themed activities, and learn about Halloween celebrations of the past! Fun for all ages!

$42.23 + tax per group (up to 6 people)

Saturday October 26, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday October 27, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Note: Purchase of a ticket will allow entry into this event at any time between the hours listed above. It is highly recommended that entry occurs prior to 3:00pm as the event is fully closed at 4:00 pm. 

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Join us for your annual holiday photo with Santa! Bring all your loved ones (even the furry ones) for this magical experience. Pickering Animal Services will be on site to accept donations of pet food, supplies, or monetary contributions for the fuzzy friends in their care!

Tickets are timed entry. You may arrive between the times listed on your registration.

$42.25 + tax per group (up to six people)

Saturday November 30, 2024, starting from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

(timed entry spaces available every 30 minutes)

Sunday December 1, 2024, starting from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm 

(timed entry spaces available every 30 minutes)

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Swag Making Workshop 16+

Deck your halls with traditional evergreen swag - made by you! Join our Museum Interpreter and harvest fresh greenery from our museum site. Add in ribbon and natural accents like pinecones and other natural bits you collect. 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!

$45 + tax per person

Saturday, November 23 starting at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm 

(only one timeslot registration required)

Sunday, November 24 starting at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm 

(only one timeslot registration required)

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Step into the Roaring 1920s with us! Despite voting itself dry for decades, Pickering was anything but dry in the era of Prohibition! You provide the tea (it’s prohibition, after all) and the meeting space. We’ll supply the artifacts, and the straight goods on bootlegging in this new Tea & Talk outreach program.

Museum2Seniors Programs are $175 per group up to 25 people.

To book, email pmvbookings@pickering.ca or call 905.683.8401.

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Travel the world through fairies and fairy culture in this enchanting program. Our Museum Interpreter with share stories of wee folk from many countries, along with inspiring images of fairy houses, doors and windows crafted by museum volunteers. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own enchanted entryway!

Museum2Seniors Programs are $175 per group up to 25 people.

To book, email pmvbookings@pickering.ca or call 905.683.8401.

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NEW! Do You Remember? 

We’ll bring a selection of mystery artifacts for folks to identify and to stimulate memories and conversation in this story-sharing program.  Choose from a variety of themes available: Chores, What’s for Dinner, On the Farm, and Leisure Time. 

Museum2Seniors Programs are $175 per group up to 25 people.

To book, email pmvbookings@pickering.ca or call 905.683.8401.

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A full refund will be issued if the City of Pickering cancels the program. The City reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration. Withdrawals and transfers completed through the customer portal on ActiveNet do not incur administration fees. Instructions to withdraw or transfer online are listed below. Withdrawals, transfers, and refunds for ticketed programs are granted when participants meet the criteria outlined in the Pickering Museum Village Registration Policy.

Withdrawing or transferring from a registered program - Online Eligibility

• Must be 48 hours before the program start date.

Withdrawing or transferring from a registered or ticketed program**

• Participants can withdraw or transfer through the customer portal online at pickering.ca/activenet up to 48 hours before the start date of programs for full refund/transfer with no administration fee.
• Participants can withdraw/transfer from the program(s) within 48 hours of the start date for medical reasons with doctor's note only. An administration fee will be applied.
• Once the 48 hour online withdraw/transfer window is closed, museum program requests for refunds/transfers must be done using the withdraw/transfer form.
• The form can be filled out online, or a PDF copy can be requested from the Museum Booking Coordinator at museum@pickering.ca. If submitted after business hours, forms will be processed the next business day.
• Refunds are calculated on a pro-rated basis, based on the date the written request is received and are subject to an administration fee.
• Refunds will not be issued once a museum program starts unless accompanied by a doctor’s note.•Refunds will not be rewarded for COVID, unless medically supported.
• Missed programs will not be made up or refunded.
• **Registered or ticketed program - public program, workshop or event

Administration Fees

• If a client withdraws from a program with museum staff within the 48-hourwindow, an $11.50* administration fee will apply.
• Debit and cheque registrations will not be refunded to the ActiveNet account.
• Cheque refunds are available upon request and take approximately 4 - 6 weeksto reach you by mail.
• *HST will be added to applicable programs.

Instructions to withdraw from a program online (up to 48 hours before program start)

1. From a desktop, laptop, or full site view from a mobile device – Log into your ActiveNet account at pickering.ca/active
2. Click on My Account
3. Open Payment and Management Order
4. Click on Transaction and Payment History
5. Scroll to the correct activity and click on withdraw.
6. In the pop up Withdraw Details window click on the (down arrow) beside the word Account to select for credit card if used for the transaction
7. Click on the green Withdraw button.
8. Click on the green Finish button.
9. You should now see the confirmation screen that shows your receipt and indicates that the withdraw transaction is complete.

Instructions to transfer from a program online (up to 48 hours before program start)

1. From a desktop, laptop, or full site view from a mobile device – Log into your activenet account at pickering.ca/active
2. Click on My Account
3. Open Payment and Management Order
4. Click on Transaction and Payment History
5. Scroll to the correct activity and click on transfer.
6. Search for a new activity and click on green Transfer button.
7. Choose participant and add to Cart
8. Finish the transaction
9. You should now see the confirmation screen that shows your receipt and indicates that the transaction is complete.