News & Events
March Break at Hutchison House
Come to Hutchison House Museum for some March Break fun! This drop-off program will run from 9:30 to 12:30 pm on March 11th, 15th, 16th, and 18th. Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. All visitors to the museum aged 12 or older must be fully vaccinated to enter the museum. … Read more
MUSEUM CLOSED
Please note that Hutchison House Museum is CLOSED for the duration of the province’s Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. Please email staff at if you have any questions during this time.
Vaccination Policy at Hutchison House
Hutchison House requires that all visitors entering the museum over the age of twelve must be fully vaccinated. You must present your vaccine passport and accompanying photo ID upon entry into the museum.
Pandemic Arrangements
Pandemic Arrangements of the Peterborough Historical Society and Hutchison House Museum The Peterborough Historical Society and Hutchison House Museum are strictly following the emergency regulations to address the pandemic. The first aim is to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. Some programs have been adapted to virtual and online delivery, in some cases … Read more
PA Day Fairy Garden Workshop
On Friday, June 10th, we’re running a fairy garden workshop! Advance registration is required. See below for more information.
Spring Plant & Yard Sale
The Hutchison House volunteers will be hosting a spring plant & yard sale as part of the Gilmour Street Garage Sale from 9:30 to noon on May 28th. Please see below for more information:
Don’t forget to submit your application if you haven’t already.
Email to submit your application today.
Update: Young Curator Camp
Please note that our Young Curator Camp has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 30th! Please see the updated details below:
Quaker Park Tennis Club history booklet
The Peterborough Historical Society, in partnership with the Quaker Park Tennis Club, is publishing a short history of the Quaker Park Tennis Club by Professor Chris Dummitt. The booklet will be available for purchase later in May at a price of $6.00 per copy. PHS members will enjoy a discount of 30%. Copies may be … Read more
100 Years of Tennis History in Peterborough
Speaker series: Christopher Dummitt Sport attracts great popular interest and is the subject of serious historical investigation. The centenary this year of the Quaker Park Tennis Club is an apt occasion to explore the place of tennis in Peterborough’s past. To mark the occasion Christopher Dummitt will speak on the origins of tennis in Peterborough … Read more
Please note that our Downton Abbey Ploughman’s Lunch is cancelled.
Stay tuned for a special announcement about our upcoming Jubilee Tea in June.
