Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery

16/06/2026

To celebrate the 80s exhibition at Peterborough Museum, we've partnered with ODEON Luxe Peterborough to hold a special bring back showing of 80s classic Top Gun for it's 40th anniversary!

📅 Wednesday 17 June
🕢 7:30pm
📍 ODEON Luxe Peterborough

Tickets start from just £7.50 when booked online:https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/peterborough/

Before the screening, be sure to visit our Peterborough Museum pop-up in the cinema foyer! Come and say hello, find out more about the exhibition and the museum, and get into the 80s spirit by trying on some fun retro fashion items.

Don't leave your wingman behind!✈️

16/06/2026

💄 Last few spaces for Drag & Draw 💄
Join us for a fabulous evening of drag and drawing with Peterborough’s dazzling local queens, Teddi The Drag Queen and

🎨 Fri 19 Jun | 6pm - 8.30pm

🎨Expect big personalities and plenty of sparkle. Sketch, scribble, and enjoy - whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome.

🎨All materials are provided, just bring yourself and get ready for a fun, feel-good night of creativity and entertainment

🎫Tickets: £15 per person

14/06/2026

📢 Visitor Notice

Please note that the Museum will be closed on Wednesday 17 June from 10am–1pm.

We will reopen as usual from 1pm–4pm and look forward to welcoming visitors in the afternoon.

Thank you for your understanding.

11/06/2026

We are putting final touches to our new exhibition '1980s Britain, Money Changes Everything' from The Exhibtours, before its upcoming opening !

This nostalgic blast from the past exhibition, opens this Saturday 13th June. From fashion and music to politics and popular culture, discover how the 1980s shaped the world we live in today. An opportunity to view fascinating objects, evoke memories and get in touch with your inner 80s by trying on replica 80s clothes, or having a go on an arcade game!

Open Tues - Sat, 10am -4pm

10/06/2026

We have partnered with Cardboard Clues to launch a version of their app-based 'Murder at the Museum' game!

IT'S 10/10!
Don't just take our word for it, here are some of the comments received so far...

"It was very clever and we enjoyed finding the characters."

"Variety, got the kids moving, thinking and working together. Really good value.“

"Just really enjoyable and something completely different for the kids. Would absolutely do it again!"

For more details and booking visit: https://cardboardclues.com/booking-peterborough-museum/

Murder in the Museum - A giant murder mystery adventure at The Higgins Museum, Bedford. Explore, uncover clues, and solve mysteries in this unique experience.

10/06/2026

What a fantastic time we had at our Cut & Create half-term event!

Children helped tell the story of the local Bronze Age settlement at Must Farm by creating collages inspired by artefacts from nearly 3,000 years ago. We saw some amazing creations – wow! 👏

Want to get involved in our next My Must Farm event?

Hands of Bronze
13 June | 10am–3.30pm

Discover the metal tools that shaped everyday life at Must Farm, see original Bronze Age artefacts on display, get hands-on with replica tools and design your own Bronze Age creation.

No need to book – just drop in!

Flag Fen Archaeology Park

09/06/2026

A few spaces are still available for this month's Tiny Tots!

Theme: Shapes 🔵🔺⬛

Join us for a fun-filled session of sensory and messy play, along with songs, games and storytime.

These activities encourage imagination, curiosity and exploration in young children – and the best part? We'll take care of the mess!

📅 Sat 13 June
🕥 10.15am – 11.15am

https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/tiny-tots

09/06/2026

Coming to Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery - 23 June!
Find out more and book your tickets:
🔗 https://easternangles.co.uk/event/it-comes-in-waves/

08/06/2026

All good things come to an end, Diesel streets has just 1 week left. It’s been one hell of a ride!

I’ll be there ALL DAY SATURDAY to say goodbye!

Funded by Arts Council England, supported by Peterborough Positive and partnered with Gladstone Connect - Allama Iqbal Centre.

03/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈This is Our Pride opens tomorrow!

Discover the story of Pride in Peterborough – from a small community gathering to the vibrant celebration of visibility, inclusion and pride it is today.

Through photographs, memories and personal stories from organisers, performers and attendees, the exhibition celebrates the people and passion that have helped shape Pride over the years.

Plus, don't miss our accompanying events:

🎨 Drag & Draw
19 June, 6–8.30pm
Join Peterborough's fabulous drag queens Teddi and Holly for an evening of creativity and glamour. Only a few spaces left!

🌈 LGBTQ+ History and Archives at Bishopsgate Institute
4 July, 2pm
Explore one of the UK's most significant LGBTQ+ archives with Special Collections and Archives Manager Stefan Dickers.

Come and celebrate local stories, community and Pride. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜