Events

Tuesdays to Sundays, June 25 to September 1 | 2 PM $15 + HST | Reservations in advance. Tour McCrae House, and then relax and reflect over tea and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. Menu includes McCrae House Tea, scones with whipped cream, jam and berries and treats.   Please ensure your reserve the number of “tickets” needed for all persons in your reservation. Seating is limited. All teas start at 2:00 p.m. $15.00 per person + tax paid the day of your reservation…

Wednesday through Saturday, July 6 to July 20 | 7 PM Saturday matinees, July 13 and 20 | 2 PM Synopsis: What I Gave, I Have dramatizes the life of Guelph poet, soldier and doctor Lt.-Col. John McCrae, who wrote the famous First World War poem 'In Flanders Fields'. Running time: 75 minutes   Cast John McCrae - Bryndyn Boonstra Production Team Playwright - Catherine Frid Director - Valerie Senyk Production Manager - Dennis Gray Stage Manager - Deb Neve PLEASE NOTE:…

Inspired by John McCrae’s creative inclinations, join us for a morning of tea and 'Illuminate Your Writing' with Rob O'Flanagan in the McCrae House gardens. All levels of experience are welcome. $35+ HST  | Tickets in advance.   About Illuminate Your Writing: There is a longstanding tradition of combining writing and visual art into evocative and thought-provoking tributes, memories, statements and inspirations. Highly detailed illustrated manuscripts like the Book of Kells, the flowing watercolour illustrations that adorn the poems of…

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   JULY 24            Sports Day JULY 31            Stories with Elder Jan Sherman AUGUST 7       Superhero Day AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

Kick off your weekend with a performance by The Making Box! On the Fourth Friday of the month, Guelph Museums offers free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 p.m. Sets by The Making Box at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cash bar. The Making-Box is a hub for live comedy and improv education. Since 2013, we have empowered thousands of individuals and businesses through improv training and delighted thousands more at our one-of-a-kind live comedy events. In 2016,…

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission. JULY 3              1800’s Day JULY 10            LIFT – family classic exercise JULY 17            Puppets JULY 24            Sports Day JULY 31            Stories with Elder Jan Sherman AUGUST 7       Superhero Day AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box