News release: February 10, 2021
Transform your home into a Virtual Escape Room this Family Day weekend with PAMA
Brampton, ON (Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021) – Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) offers you exciting, free Family Day entertainment this coming weekend. Though our facilities remain closed due to COVID-19, PAMA provides numerous ways to explore, create, and connect virtually with arts and culture!
PAMA Heist Escape Room
You have been selected by the famous Silver Snake, the greatest art thief in modern history. Your objective: break into PAMA, retrieve a valuable artwork within and leave with the painting all while remaining undetected. The alarm has been temporarily disarmed and the building will be empty. You have one hour to impress the notorious Silver Snake and become rich from the artwork's sale. Will you be able to steal the painting and get out in time?
Engage the whole family as you transform your home into your own escape room using a ready-to-play game kit. Just download the resources, print out the challenges, set-up in 30 minutes and you are ready to go! Designed for ages 9+.
Family Friendly Activities
Have fun as a family as you explore art, culture and history from home with a variety of easy and fun-filled activities with downloadable step-by-step instructions. Designed for ages 6+.
- Celebrating Family Day with loved ones virtually isn't the same, but with your artistic skills, you can send someone you miss a special hug for them to cherish despite the distance.
- Revisit the colourful art blocking techniques of Ila Lovelace-Kuhnert's art in the exhibition when night stirred at sea: Contemporary Caribbean Art and make a colour block snowflake.
Family Trivia
Monday, February 15, 1 - 3 p.m.
Complete the Family Day Trivia Challenge and see if your family can get the highest score.
Visit the calendar event on February 15 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Follow the link, enter a name and let the game begin. When a question appears, choose the answer you think is correct. Questions are designed for a family audience and are timed with more points awarded the faster you respond. Limited to the first 50 players.
Register to access the free step-by-step downloadable instructions for the PAMA Heist: Escape Room and Family Friendly Activities via email.
Take a Virtual Tour of our Exhibitions
- Our Voices, Our Journeys: Black Communities in Peel, on now
- When Night Stirred at Sea: Contemporary Caribbean Art, on now until Feb. 21
- Art Voice: Expressions of Youth in Peel, on now
- Home: Expressions in Abstraction, on now
Also explore using our special family guides!
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street, East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
Media contacts
Erin Fernandes
Marketing Coordinator
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Tel: 416-312-3425
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
