Public Programming

PumpHouse Pop-In

Sundays 2 p.m. until Aug 31. 

Swing by the PumpHouse every Sunday at 2 PM for a surprise pop-up activity in our Discovery Centre! Led by our energetic summer students, these drop-in sessions are hands-on, playful, and always inspired by the museum’s exhibits—from steam power and science to trains, dinosaurs and beyond

Each week is something new, so whether you're in town for the day or a local looking to shake up your weekend routine, just pop in and see what’s happening.

Geared for kids and families. Price is cost of admission or season pass.

Dinos & Drag at the PumpHouse

Friday, September 5, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Tickets: $25 + HST
Ages 19+ (ID Required)

Step aside, extinction—glamour is taking over the fossil record.

The PumpHouse is throwing open the doors for a fabulous after-hours event that’s serving claws, contour, and cretaceous couture. Dinos & Drag invites you to explore the museum after dark, sip on themed cocktails, and enjoy unforgettable drag performances—all set against the backdrop of our latest exhibition, Dinosaurs Among Us.

Whether you’re here for the fossils or the fierceness, you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind prehistoric party.

Your performers for the evening:

• Rowena Whey

• Tyffanie Morgan

• Yuni Verse

• Dixon Fay Rider

What your ticket includes:

• Full after-hours access to the PumpHouse Museum

• Two hours of dazzling live drag performances

• A complimentary customized paper fan to keep (for fanning yourself... or the drama)

Refreshments:

Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from Daft Brewing, including a special themed cocktail.

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Performances begin shortly after. The event ends at 9:30 PM, and doors closing at 10:00 PM.
This event is 19+. Please bring valid ID.

🎟️ Tickets are limited—don’t wait!

Grab yours before they go extinct.

Pride Beading (POSTPONED - NEW DATE COMING SOON)

Join us on Thursday, June 6 for a welcoming and hands-on Pride Beading Workshop led by Flint & Maple, a local Indigenous-owned business that specializes in beautiful beadwork.

Whether you're brand new to beading or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is for everyone! You'll create your very own pride-themed beaded wristlet to take home and wear with pride. All materials are provided—just bring your pride and creativity!

Event Details:
Date: TBD
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: PumpHouse Museum
Cost: $10 per participant (materials included)

This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Guardians who are there to support a young participant (and not making their own wristlet) do not need to purchase a separate ticket.

Come connect, create, and celebrate Pride in a space that welcomes all. 

Tickets:

School Programs

You can book any of our school and group programs through our online form 

We are currently offering the following programs at the PumpHouse Museum:

• Water Water Everywhere 
• Simple Machines 
• Fossils & Feathers

Check out our City Hall program:

• Beards & Biases

Check out our MacLachlan Woodworking Museum Programs:

• Nailed It 
• Habitat Heroes

Thank you to our Velociraptor Visionary Sponsor: Loopstra Nixon LLP for supporting our Dinosaurs Among Us educational programming.