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Peterborough Museum & Archives, Historical museum in Peterborough, Canada

The museum complex stands on Armour Hill, featuring exhibition spaces and archival facilities that house over 33,000 regional artifacts and documents.

Founded in 1897, the institution moved to its current location in 1967, occupying a purpose-built structure designed by architectural firm Craig, Zeidler and Strong.

The collection includes numerous indigenous artifacts, early settler items, and an extensive photographic archive containing 300,000 film and glass plate negatives dating from 1896.

Located at 300 Hunter Street East, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and weekends from noon to 5 PM.

The facility preserves the second oldest historical collection in Ontario, with only three percent of its artifacts displayed at any given time.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1897

Website: https://peterborough.ca/en/explore-and-play/museum-and-archives.aspx

GPS coordinates: 44.30720,-78.30410

Latest update: March 14, 2025 19:36

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