Welcome to Hutchison House
Hutchison House - located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario - is a living history Museum offering a glimpse of life in Ontario in the 1800s. An estimated 7,000 people visit the museum each year for guided tours and other special events.
Through the year, the public is invited to enjoy Scottish Teas during July and August, monthly heritage lunches during the winter months, and many other activities for all age groups.
The museum is wheelchair accessible to the terrace, the historic 1840s open-hearth kitchen, bookshop and an accessible washroom. Although the upper floors are only accessible by stairs, visitors can enjoy a virtual guided tour of the upper floors.
At Hutchison House, we regularly host events that are open to the community. For more information about upcoming events, consult our Events Calendar or contact us for more information.
Scottish Tea
Beginning Saturday, July 2nd and continuing daily (except Monday) until labour day, Scottish Teas will be available from 1-4 pm.
Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden or indoors in inclement weather, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas. The cost for tea is $7.00 for adults and youth, $5.00 for children under 10 years of age.
Museum Hours
June through Labour Day, Tuesday to Friday, 9 to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11 to 5pm
Costumed Guides on duty 1 to 4pm
September through May, Monday to Friday, 1 to 5 pm
Office and bookshop hours 9 to 5 pm year round.
The Hutchison House Living Museum is owned and operated by the Peterborough Historical Society.
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Hutchison House gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the creation of this website.
