John E. Anderson Gallery
Welcome to the John E. Anderson Gallery: Pickering’s first dedicated exhibition space. Spanning 1,000 square feet, the gallery showcases a dynamic rotation of exhibits, from contemporary artworks to engaging historical displays. Designed to inspire curiosity and celebrate creativity, the John E. Anderson Exhibit Gallery offers visitors an everchanging cultural experience just 17 minutes from city hall.
The Pickering Museum Village also hosts many different exhibits throughout the site.
Now Exhibiting: Forever (Bird-Botanicals) by David Constantino Salazar
May 11, 2026 – June 28, 2026
David Constantino Salazar’s Forever (Birds-Botanicals) is a site-specific installation that explores transformation through the material relationships between birds, botanicals, and animal forms.
Working across bronze, terracotta, and raw clay, Salazar foregrounds process as both method and subject. At the center, bronze sticks and three beavers retain visible traces of casting, emphasizing material as active and continually shifting rather than fixed. Surrounding rings of fired and unfired clay evolve over time, as surfaces dry, crack, and change throughout the exhibition.
Originally created with support received by the artist from the Canada Council for the Arts, the exhibition is presented by the City of Pickering.
Learn more about David Salazar and view his body of work at www.dcsalazar.com.
Ernie Coombs is Mr. Dressup by Pickering Museum Village
July 11, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Ernie Coombs is Mr. Dressup; a celebration of the life and legacy of beloved children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs. This exhibit explores his iconic career while offering an intimate view of the local Pickering man behind the television screen.
Featuring never‑before‑seen audio‑visual content, interviews with his family, and props from the show. Visitors can revisit beloved favourites, reminisce about cherished memories, rediscover their sense of play, and uncover new and untold stories about the man who inspired generations!
A Taste of Science
Ingenium Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
October 10 - December 31, 2026
Have you ever wondered why food spoils? A Taste of Science highlights the role science plays in delaying food decay and keeping food nutritious and safe for us to eat.
In this engaging experience, immerse yourself in an oversized “pantry” and discover what makes food spoil, and different food preservation techniques. You’ll find lots to feed your mind and imagination on the menu!
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