Museum Programs and Events

Program and Event Registration

The Scugog Shores Museum offers a variety of programs and events requiring pre-registration. To register for a program or purchase admission to a special event click the button below.

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on how far away the date of the event or program is - you may need to use the search function. For direct ticket links view the "Events" section below.

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Upcoming Events

Museum After Dark

Saturday, October 19th, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Tickets: $35 + HST per person

Join the Paranormal Seekers, a well-known paranormal investigation group, to explore the Museum Village after dark. The Paranormal Seekers will share their findings of previous investigations at the museum, and then guide guests on their own investigation!

Guests will breaking into small groups for the chance to explore different locations and learn about investigating equipment. Will you have your own paranormal experience?

6th Annual Adventures at the Boo-seum

Saturday, October 26th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Admission is pay-what-you-can

All ages welcome!

Get into your Halloween costumes and join us at the Museum... Or should we say Boo-seum! There's something for the whole family to enjoy: kids crafts, family friendly Halloween tales, and carve your own pumpkin, too! Trick or treat with us before Halloween.

Scary Stories at the Museum
with Theatre on the Ridge

Friday, October 25th & Saturday, October 26th

Tour start times (75 min. in length): 7:00 pm; 7:20 pm; 7:40 pm; 8:00 pm

Tickets: $25 per person

Enjoy classic and spooktacular tales during the evening in the Museum Village. This event is presented in partnership with Theatre on the Ridge.

Murder Mystery - Ho Ho Ho Horrible

Saturday November 16th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ages 8+

$35+tax per ticket

The elves are already tired and are trying to form a union against Santa. But what's this - someone ends up murdered! Can you help solve the crime in our latest Murder Mystery? Join us for Ho Ho Ho Horrible with a light lunch, treats, and help us save Christmas!

Children's Winter Festival

Sunday, December 8th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

All ages welcome!

Admissions are pay-what-you-can

Get into the merriment of the season at the Museum! Explore winter festivities of past and present.

Family Fun Thursdays

Thursdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Click on the date below to learn more or pre-register.

May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4,

July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, Aug 15, Aug 22, Aug 29

Ages 4 to 10 (Smaller kids are always welcome to participate but may need parent assistance)

Drop in at the Museum every Thursday for some extra fun included with admission.

Seek & Find through the village, learn about uses and meanings of flowers and herbs, or play some pioneer games – what will you discover?

Programming changes weekly, the Family Fun lineup will be updated shortly before the open season.

Pre-registration recommended

Education Programs

We are pleased to offer a variety of curriculum based programs for all grade levels at the Museum Village. All programs can be tailored to the unique needs of your class. Full and half day programs are available. Outreach programs to bring history directly to your classroom are also available. View descriptions, costs and how to book an education program in the Program Guide.

We offer customizable group tours for Scouts and Guides, Day Camps, Seniors Groups, International Studies Groups, and more!

Birthday Parties

Parties at the Museum Village are available from May to September, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Cost (10 children): $182.38 (incl. HST)

Additional 10 children: $50.31 (incl. HST)

Party in the Past

Step back in time with old-fashioned games and toys, try a heritage craft, and explore the Museum Village with a seek and find! Party can be adjusted for different age groups. Includes 1.5 hours of programming and 1.5 hours of indoor or outdoor party space with a fridge and freezer available.

Suitable for ages 5+

Ask us about our party favour packages that include a heritage candy and toy!

The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is pleased to be the summer home of Theatre on the Ridge! Museum visitors will receive a voucher for a $5 discount on Theatre on the Ridge tickets.

Take in a show under the beautiful show tent on the Museum grounds. Explore the museum with a guided tour during open hours or an audio tour past close.

2024 Season Shows

Punch Up, by Kat Sandler, June 13th to June 29th

The Musical of Musicals: The Musical. Music, book and lyrics by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell. July 11th to July 27th.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again). By Daniel Singer, Adam Long and Jess Winfield. August 8th to August 24th.

For more information, please visit www.theatreontheridge.ca.

Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives

16210 Island Road

Port Perry, ON L9L 1B4

T 905-982-2404 | F 905-985-2697 | Email Museum

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