May is Museum Month
Get ready for a fusion of theatre, escape-room and scavenger hunt style challenges this Museum Month at PAMA
May is Museum month! Join Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and Live History for two exciting days of mystery, history and adventure.
Uncovering History: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt (in person) - Thursday, May 12
In the 1930s, William Perkins Bull sent teams of researchers throughout Peel to collect its history and stories. Over 80 years later, the Peel Archives are digging into the research when they discover a series of missing pieces, pieces that could change history as we know it. Characters from Peel’s past have come to life throughout PAMA to guide you through challenges and puzzles to uncover history that has been missing… until now. Are you up for the challenge?
What to expect:
This action packed "In Time" experience is presented by Live History. In Time Unlimited has escape room, quest, and theatre elements. Expect to work with your group and the actors as you explore the venue while trying to solve clues and complete your selected tasks.
Each character you'll meet has a unique list of tasks to complete, so be sure to carefully consider which characters you'll want to help or hinder. Characters and their stories appear in real time as they go about their day. For a full experience, be sure to spend as much time as possible with each one!
In Time Unlimited is a site specific show that allows you walk around the venue, solving tasks as you do so.
Public: $8, $25 group rate (up to 4 adults) +HST Members: $6.80, $21.25 group rate (up to 4 adults) +HST Pre-registration required. Click here to choose your time and to register. This program is geared towards adults.
Hands on History: A Family Challenge (in person) - Saturday May 14
William Perkins Bull needs your help to document the history of Peel! Characters from his past research have come back to life throughout PAMA to help guide you through a series of missions and tasks. You have 1 hour to find clues hidden in history to ensure that the stories aren’t lost forever. Are you up for the challenge?
What to expect:
This action packed "In Time" experience is presented by Live History. In Time Unlimited has escape room, quest, and theatre elements. Expect to work with your group and the actors as you explore the venue while trying to solve clues and complete your selected tasks.
Each character you'll meet has a unique list of tasks to complete, so be sure to carefully consider which characters you'll want to help or hinder. Characters and their stories appear in real time as they go about their day. For a full experience, be sure to spend as much time as possible with each one!
In Time Unlimited is a site specific show that allows you walk around the venue, solving tasks as you do so.
Public: $8, $25 group rate (up to 2 adults and 3 children or 4 adults) +HST Members: $6.80, $21.25 group rate (up to 2 adults and 3 children or 4 adults) +HST Pre-registration required. Click here to choose your time and to register. This program is geared towards families.
Celebrating Youth Week
Youth Council Presents: Drawing with Dominick (Instagram Live) - Thursday, May 5, 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Join PAMA's Youth Council on Instagram @visitpama for an interactive, beginner level live stream art session as part of PAMA’s Youth Week celebrations.
PAMA Youth Council Presents Mother’s Day Family Fun Activities (in person) - Saturday, May 7, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
This Mother's Day weekend, get crafty with PAMA's Youth Council as part of PAMA’s Youth Week celebrations. Drop in between 1 - 4:30p.m. and create a tissue flower bouquet and coupon books for someone special.
New Exhibitions
Bidemi Oloyede: I Am Hu(e)Man!
PAMA Outdoor Banner Display - On now to Aug. 31
Presented in partnership with the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival Nigerian-Born and Toronto-based, emerging photographer Bidemi Oloyede rethinks the image of the Black male subject through the language of portraiture.
- Family Fun Activity: The Art of Photography (in person event) - Saturday, May 28, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Drop in and create artwork inspired by photography and the work of Bidemi Oloyede, currently featured on PAMA's outdoor banners. Program is subject to change due to COVID-19 community guidelines.
Sedna: Inuit Goddess of the Sea - On now
Explore the beautiful story of Sedna through Inuit sculpture in our atrium space on the lower level of the art gallery building.
Media Contacts:
Erin Fernandes
Marketing Specialist, PAMA
M: 416-312-3425
Vanessa Cocca
Marketing Coordinator, PAMA
M: 647-402-5651
