The Garden on the Hill: Wild by Design
A lush, diverse landscape in the heart of downtown Guelph Have you ever walked by the Civic Museum’s garden on the hill and thought “this looks wild”? If so, you’re…
Witnessing War: Marking 150 years since the birth of John McCrae
Witnessing War, a new exhibition at Guelph Civic Museum, is the first in a series of initiatives to commemorate 150 years since the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae. An…
Guelph Museums to guide McCrae 150 Memorial Tour of Belgium, France, and Netherlands this summer
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae. To commemorate the occasion, Guelph Museums will lead a guided tour through Europe from August 19…
Guelph stories unfold on screen in Moving Histories, Neighbourhood Mysteries
Moving Histories, Neighbourhood Mysteries, a new exhibition at Guelph Civic Museum, marks the culmination of a multi-year collaboration with Guelph Film Festival, that explores three Guelph neighbourhoods – Two Rivers,…
Spring into March Break Fun
Welcome Spring at Guelph Museums with fun activities for the whole family! The Civic Museum will be open through March Break from Monday, March 14 to Sunday, March 20 with…
Clothing the Pandemic, Guelph-style
Banner Image: Colour photograph (digital file) titled “Protected Bear” taken by Dave Waters, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major moment in history. To preserve our community’s experiences during…
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This pocket globe, circa 1808, was brought to Guelph from England by the Marsh family – it is one of 40,000+ artifacts in the collection.
