You can contact our Museum Booking Coordinator via phone or email. We recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and package
Group Tours
Bring your Group to Pickering Museum Village
Pickering Museum Village is Durham Region’s largest open-air museum located in the scenic valley of Pickering, Ontario. Just minutes from Highway 407 and Pickering City Centre, our site offers a unique blend of heritage architecture, engaging programming, and modern amenities tailored for motor coach tourism. The Museum is close to major transportation routes such as the 407, 401, and Highway 7. Close to the City Centre, Casino, restaurants, accommodations, and more.
The newly developed Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre (DCHC) features a temporary gallery, café, gift shop, rest spaces, accessible washrooms, a patio, and flexible program space. In the museum village, guests will find a gift shop/snack bar, picnic shelter, and dedicated areas for tourism package programming.
Group Tourism Packages
Programs are 2.5 hours in length and feature hands-on activities and exhibits. Take time before or after to spend some time in our gift shop or relax outside in our many serene spaces.
Add on a catered meal and additional activity for a heightened guest experience.
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Base Price |
Tourism Operator Discount* |
Price After Discount |
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Tour & Experience Package |
$114.00 / per person |
20% discount |
$91.00 / per person |
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Lunch & Additional Experience Package |
$67.00 / per person |
20% discount |
$54.00 / per person |
*Save 20% for groups of 14 or more! Additional volume discounts available.
Bringing a group smaller than 14? Small group discounts available.
All About Anne
Plan a stop on your motor coach tour at Pickering Museum, the filming site for various movies and television shows including Sullivan Productions’ Anne of Green Gables movies, featuring Megan Follows, and episodes of television shows the Road to Avonlea and Anne with an E. This tour includes workshop activities inspired by the beloved books with details about the site’s filming locations.
Add-ons: Conclude your morning (or begin your afternoon) with afternoon tea featuring our signature tea blend and assorted sandwiches and sweets. During tea, we’ll treat you to a fashion slide show of clothing styles in fashion during the time period of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne series of books. The menu will feature desserts mentioned in the books, such as raspberry cordial, caramel tarts, and liniment cake (raspberry layer cake).
War on Whisky
Include Pickering Museum on your bus tour stop and we’ll bring to life the roaring 1920s. You’ll dabble in mocktail mixology (we’re a dry establishment), fashion accessories, and explore the museum and its exhibits with a self-directed activity passport about bootlegging and temperance. This tour includes workshop activities inspired by the Roaring 1920s and bootlegging of alcohol.
Add-ons: Conclude your morning (or begin your afternoon) with a 1920s-inspired picnic on our grounds. Assorted sandwiches and sweets highlighting some fun food trends of the decade will be served along with ginger ale.
Spine Tingling
What museum doesn’t have its share of hauntings? Explore funerary customs of the Victorians, the Victorian obsession with spiritualism through seances, and enjoy a self-directed quest to explore the museum’s grounds and exhibits (it might just lead you to a behind-the-scenes peek at our hearse! This 2.5-hour itinerary ensures a day filled with eerie excitement and historical experiences, perfect for those seeking a spine-tingling adventure!
Add-ons: Return for a late-night guided tour of the museum village when all is dark. Our tour guides will share spine-tingling tales of local hauntings and paranormal activity within the historic buildings, and you’ll even have a chance to try out some ghost hunting tools – if you dare. We’ll take the chill off your night with warm cider and soul cakes before you leave. Also available during daytime hours.
Book Now
Email pmvbookings@pickering.ca or call 905.683.8401 to connect with the Museum Booking Coordinator! We look forward to hosting you.
FAQs
Is the site accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Yes, our site includes accessible washrooms, ramps, and pathways to ensure all guests can enjoy the experience. Our grounds are uneven, and the path from the DCHC is a steep elevation. For guests with severe mobility restrictions, contact us to discuss changes we can make for your participants’ comfort.
Is there parking for motor coaches?
Yes, we offer a dedicated bus turnaround and parking area for motor coaches.
Are food and beverages available on site?
Yes, we have a café in the DCHC and a snack bar in the museum village. Add-on picnic lunches or themed teas are available depending on the package.
What amenities are available for bus drivers and tour organizers?
We provide complimentary refreshments and lounge spaces for drivers and organizers to relax during the visit.
Can we customize the itinerary or add time for shopping or exhibits?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling and can include time for exhibit exploration or gift shop visits.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
Our packages are designed for groups of 15 to 56 guests. Larger groups may be accommodated with advance notice.
Contact Us
Pickering Museum Village
3550 Greenwood Rd.
Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0
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