FAQs

• Where is PAMA located? 
  
• Where can I park?
  
• How old are your buildings?
  
• I own an object (work of art, historical document, artifact, collection of photographs) that is damaged. Do you know someone who can repair it?
  
• I own an object (work of art, historical document, artifact, photographs) and would like to know its value. Can you help?
• Can you help with identifying an artifact or object?
  
• How do I go about applying for an exhibition in the art gallery?
  
• You used to have a certain item on display and now I cannot find it anymore. When will it be on display again?
  
• Why don't you exhibit everything? How big is the PAMA collection?
  
• Where can I find information on employment opportunities at PAMA?
  
• Can I volunteer?
• Can I have my wedding/special event photos taken at PAMA?
  
• Do you run summer and March Break Camps?
  
• Can I take pictures at PAMA?

Where is PAMA located?

We are located at the corner of Wellington Street East and Main Street, opposite Brampton's City Hall. Read our Directions and Map.

Where can I park?

There is low cost or free parking available (depending on time of day/day) at Brampton's City Hall underground lot or one block north of our location on Main Street. 

At John Street, parking is located in the underground lot at the community housing facility. For more information, visit parking. 

How old are your buildings?

The former Jail and Courthouse were built in 1866 and 1867, the former Land Registry Office was built in 1890, and the Peel County building was built in 1959.

I own an object (work of art, historical document, artifact, collection of photographs) that is damaged. Do you know someone who can repair it?

PAMA staff use conservators to provide treatment to art works, historical documents, artifacts and objects that have condition issues. We can pass on the names of conservators that we have used in the past. Please email the Supervisor, Museum and Archive Services for historical documents, artifacts and objects. Email the Supervisor/Curator Art Gallery and Education Services for art work inquiries.

I own an object (work of art, historical document, artifact, photographs) and would like to know its value. Can you help?

PAMA staff cannot provide appraisals for art and artifacts. You may wish to contact the International Society of Appraisers, Art Dealers of Association of Canada, or the National Archival Appraisal Board membership list.

Can you help with identifying an artifact or object?

Please contact us to make an appointment with the Collections Registrar. PAMA staff is knowledgeable, but may not be able to identify your specific object. However, we will help you make further contacts.  

How do I go about applying for an exhibition in the art gallery?

Proposals from artists are reviewed on an on-going basis, and there is no annual deadline. For specifics about eligibility and what your proposal should include, please consult our Art Gallery Exhibition Proposal Submission Guidelines.

You used to have a certain item on display and now I cannot find it anymore. When will it be on display again?

Objects on display are often changed and may not be back in the galleries for some time. However, the Collections Registrar may be able to answer any questions that you have any object in the collection.

Why don't you exhibit everything? How big is the PAMA collection?

PAMA's collection is far too large to exhibit all at one time. Objects are rotated to show the largest number, and to prevent fragile items from being damaged.

• Over 12,000 accessions, including at least 15,000 objects.
• Over 5,000 works of art in the Art Gallery collection.
• Over 1400 boxes of archival documents and photographs, taking up roughly one kilometre of shelving. In all there are at least 400,000 photographs and many millions of pages of text.

Where can I find information on employment opportunities at PAMA?

For current job listings at PAMA, please visit the Careers section of the Region of Peel website.

Can I volunteer?

Absolutely. You will find all of the volunteer information under become a volunteer.

Can I have my wedding/special event photos taken at PAMA?

Yes, but only during our hours of operation. Fees and pre-registration are required. Please contact us.

Do you have programs for kids during summer and March Break?

PAMA runs Summer Camps select weeks in July and family drop-in programs during March Break. You can visit our Calendar for more information.

Can I take pictures at PAMA?

Photography is allowed in the museum at PAMA, but photography is prohibited in the Art Gallery. Flash photography is prohibited throughout the building.

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