From Our Collection: Allan’s Mill Flour Barrel

Here on the blog we like to occasionally feature an artefact that isn’t on display in our gallery, but which is in our permanent collection. Consider it a behind the…

Edward Szocinski to perform at Guelph Civic Museum for Fourth Fridays

GUELPH, ON, November 12, 2015: Guelph Museums ushers in the holiday season with a free concert by Guelph-based musician and guitarist Edward Szocinski on November 28 at 7.00 pm as…

McCrae House Closing for Renovations on November 30; reopening in May

GUELPH, ON, November 21, 2014: McCrae House, the historic birthplace of John McCrae, doctor, soldier and author of In Flanders Fields, is closing for renovations starting at the end of…

Guelph’s Favourite Saint

Dragon slayers, miracle workers, champions of the poor. Their acts of bravery and charity inspired Guelph’s early settlers. Now their names adorn our schools, churches, hospitals and businesses. I’m talking…

Deck the Halls: A Victorian Christmas opens at Guelph Civic Museum

GUELPH, ON, November 12, 2014: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Guelph Civic Museum. Deck the Halls: a Victorian Christmas has opened. Deck the Halls invites visitors…

#askacurator: Ward’s in a name?

One of our ongoing features here on the blog is #askacurator, in which we give you the opportunity to pose a question to our amazing curatorial team. The question can…

Debbie Thompson Wilson depicts Guelph Saints

GUELPH, ON, November 3, 2014: The saints whose names adorn many of Guelph’s buildings, churches, and streets are the subject of a new exhibition opening Friday, November 7, at Guelph Museums…

Remembrance Day Activities at McCrae House

GUELPH, ON, November 3, 2014: McCrae House, the birthplace of Guelph-born doctor, soldier and poet John McCrae, will commemorate Remembrance Day this year with activities over several days leading up…