he PCMA is located at the east end of the City, right near the Peterborough Lift Lock on the Otonabee River, in Ashburnham ward. Travel along Hunter Street East, and then turn onto the winding Museum Drive, just off Hunter, at the top of Armour Hill.

Aside from the Lift Lock, other nearby landmarks include the former Westclox factory (directly across the street from the Museum Drive entrance), King George Public School (directly west at the corner of Hunter and Armour Road) and the Hunter Street Bridge / Quaker Oats (to the west).

Operating Hours

The Museum is open
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Weekends and Holidays, 12:00 noon to 5:00pm.

The Archives are open
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Closed on Weekends and Holidays.
Note: Due to space restrictions, research appointments are mandatory.

Admission Costs

Admission is by donation: the suggested minimum is $5 per family. Special events may require a separate entrance fee.

Travel Directions

Driving from the GTA: take Highway #401(east-bound), to Highway #115 (north-bound), the drive time is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An alternate- but much slower route is Highway #7 to Peterborough, or Highway #2 , to Highway #28 (north at Port Hope) to Peterborough.

Driving from Ottawa to Peterborough: take Highway #7 traveling west, as the recommended route. The drive time from Ottawa to Peterborough is about 3 1/2 hours.

Public Transit: Buses travel to Peterborough on a regular, daily basis from Toronto, Oshawa, Port Hope and Kingston, Ottawa and other major cities. No passenger trains currently travel to or from Peterborough.

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Please Note

The Peterborough Centennial Museum & Archives is protected by a video surveillance system installed by the City of Peterborough, to combat vandalism and to increase public safety.

In compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the system is only consulted following an incident or complaint, in order to assist law enforcement officials identify and prosecute people responsible for criminal acts. The contents of the tapes will not be shared with media, general public, or non-designated members of staff. The system operates on a continuous loop and records over previously recorded material so no long-term record is maintained. The City recognizes the rights of any individual to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to view the image we have recorded or obtain a copy of this image if it has not been recorded over and is available with the City.

The system has been installed for your protection and the protection of your property. We have taken steps to ensure your privacy is protected and your right to enjoy these premises is not interfered with.

Museum Coordinator
Peterborough Centennial Museum & Archives
City of Peterborough