Hutchison House News
Cross-Stitch Workshop
We’re excited to debut the virtual cross-stitch workshop developed in partnership with students in the Museum Management and Curatorship program. To view the first instalment of the virtual workshop, head over to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNb4f3KAvrw. Interested in checking out some of the historical patterns? Follow the links below: Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Stitch Caroline Emerson, … Read more
Hutchison House Museum Masking Policy
Please be advised that visitors to Hutchison House Museum will still be required to wear a mask after March 21st. If you are visiting the museum and have forgotten your mask, we are happy to provide you with one. We thank you for your continued cooperation as we navigate this situation together.
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
February 2022 Hours
Please note that following the lifting of provincial restrictions on January 31st, Hutchison House will once again be open to visitors.
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.
Happy Hogmanay!
Did you know that the first-foot was the first person to enter a household on New Year’s Day? The first-foot would bring some gifts to the house, sometimes whisky, coal, and black bun. The first-foot was thought to bring good luck for the coming year.
Work From Home Update
During the work from home mandate issued by Peterborough Public Health, please expect a longer than usual time for responses to phone messages. Please email if you require a quick response.