Guelph Museums
Folklore: Being and Belonging in the Grand River Region, before and after 1827
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFolkloric practices – beliefs and customs passed through generations, often by oral traditions – have been shared through stories and storytellers in this place, long before it was known as…
Revelations From The Collection
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Museums has a growing collection of over 50,000 items, including objects, archival material, and photographs. This collection allows us to record the tangible and intangible history of the place…
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider, light refreshments, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. Tales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday…
Mother’s Day Tea
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTea is a serious affair at Guelph Museums! This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Civic Museum. Enjoy a bottomless pot of either our McCrae Private Blend or Town Garden Blend tea as well as a variety of delicious sweet treats.. There are seatings at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.…
Fourth Friday: Tracy Cain
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a stirring exploration of Black Canadian history with a special edition of our Fourth Friday concert series. Tracy Cain, a Guelph-based descendant of Freedom Seekers, shares her journey through music and video in "And Then What Happened..." Cain, a 5th generation Black Canadian, has delved into her rich heritage, uncovering stories of…
Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe history of a society or an individual can be told through textiles, and these narratives may not be present in other historical records. The only trace of a life lived may be found on an embroidered piece of cloth. Embroidery has enormous cultural significances being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and…
Tea at 2
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaVisitors can enjoy tea, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in the backyard gardens at the McCrae house museum. There is one seating for tea at 2:00 pm and the tea finishes at 4:00 pm. Guests can enjoy a bottomless pot of the McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend tea as…
Tales from the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider, light refreshments, and…
