The best arts & culture spots in Peterborough

“Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center turns Peterborough into a passport stop, with arts and multimedia exhibits, school and library programs, and public presentations by visual artists, performers, activists, and thought leaders that explore both the richness and the challenges of a diverse world.”

“Peterborough Art Academy is a quietly excellent spot to browse paintings by local artists, pick up legit supplies, and sign the kids and teens up for year-round classes or summer art camp. It’s the kind of place where creative energy rubs off, even if you only came in for pencils.”

“Fry Fine Art hosts exhibitions and a mix of figure, marine, still life, and New England seascapes, plus a surprising side trip to Venice and contemporary work. It’s the kind of gallery that rewards unhurried browsing and sparks living room conversations.”

From the Peterborough newsletter, September 21, 2026