Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives

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13 Burke St
Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1C1
The history of one of Ontario's oldest communities is proudly displayed at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Visit the 1875 Lumber Office and General Store owned by late lumber baron and past mayor, Mr. Charles Beck. Learn about the importance of the logging industry to the town's beginnings. The museum's 4500 sq. ft addition houses a Timber Bay Gift Shop, A Great Hall with rotating art and traveling exhibitions, archives, a computerised photograph database and a genealogical research room. Special Events Include: Canada Day, Summer Tea & Tarts, Spirit Walk, and many more. We Offer: In-house and out-reach hands-on education programs for schools and groups, museum tours, a genealogical research room staffed by knowledgeable volunteers (Wednesdays or by appointment), rentable party tent, grounds and Great Hall for all your reception or business meeting needs

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Small gem
8/19/2020

My family visited this museum while on a mini-vacation to the area. (We were there during Covid-19 ...

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History of Penetanguishene & it's inhabitants.
6/21/2019

If you are wanting to learn more about this small town and it's history, then the Centennial Museum ...

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Small but fascinating
7/11/2018

Gives a good look into the early days of Penetang and what made the town tick. Lots of interest for ...

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