News release: February 15, 2023
PAMA launches exhibition refresh in 2023
Brampton, ON. (February 15, 2023) - Starting in 2023, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is bringing an exciting new vision to its museum with the first refresh of its core exhibitions since 2012.
The new exhibitions will stay true to the museum's primary purpose - to share the stories of the Peel Region. Using the guiding principle "Nothing About Us, Without Us", the revamped galleries will bring an even stronger focus to the people and communities of Peel.
What does this mean for visitors?
Over the next year, the PAMA Museum and Art Gallery will launch three brand-new core exhibitions that highlight objects from its permanent collection, many of which will be on view for the first time. The introduction of more hands-on and technology-driven activities throughout the museum galleries will provide a host of new ways for visitors of all ages to be inspired and make connections to the Region’s past and present.
PAMA core exhibition reopening schedule:
Spring 2023
- Behind the Bars: The History of the Peel County Jail will feature new research and stories from the jail's 100+ year history, plus interactive learning stations.
Summer 2023
- Yours to Discover: Sights/Sites of Peel Region will explore Peel Region's landscape through artworks from PAMA’s permanent collection and digital mapping.
Fall 2023
- Stories of Home: Community and Belonging in Peel is a new exhibition that will forefront personal stories and engaging activities about Peel’s settlement and immigration history.
2024
- Move/Build/Grow will consider how businesses, artists and industry have made an indelible impact on the landscape and history of Peel.
- Beginning in 2023 an Indigenous Advisory Committee will be working to redevelop and reposition a new exhibition centring Indigenous voices, culture and history, opening in late 2024
In addition to a wealth of programs and events for children, youth and adults, PAMA has a full exhibition schedule for visitors to enjoy in 2023:
- Opening Feb. 18 - Peel County Jail
- Opening Feb. 18 - Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools
- On now to April 10 - Facing Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore
- On now to May 14 - We Are Hockey
- On now to May 31 - UN/COVERINGS: Mennonite & Muslim Women's Heads and Hearts
- Opening April 1 - Sikh Heritage Month Community Exhibition - Celebrating 10 Years"
- Opening April 29 - ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe 'ch thareṛ | a crack in the mirror
- Opening April 29 - Pamila Matharu: SOME TOTAL
- Opening June 3 - Iron Willed: Women in STEM
- Opening Sept. 30 - Floating: Amanda McCavour and Jannick Deslauriers
- Opening late fall - Our Voices, Our Journeys: Black Communities in Peel
We're beyond excited to share these new exhibitions with the public! Staff are engaging with historians and academics to ground exhibitions in history while connecting with community members to make throughlines between the past and present.
Claire Bennett, Museum Curator
Along with engaging programs and activities that expand on the themes of the exhibitions and provide opportunities for creativity and play, PAMA is excited to create a fun, fresh experience for visitors with its 2023 exhibition program.
Rene Nand, Manager, PAMA
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 contact
Erin Fernandes
Marketing Specialist, 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.
