Events
Canceled Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
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…
Canceled Valentine Tea
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy teatime with the ones you love with sweet treats, a bottomless pot of McCrae Private blend tea, and live music at the Civic Museum. There will be two seatings: 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. Preregistration via Eventbrite is required.
Military Lecture: A.Y. Jackson, the Group of Seven and the Great War
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaAuthor Douglas Hunter explores the role of the First World War in the life and career of artist A.Y. Jackson, and its impact on the formation of Canada’s most famous art collective, the Group of Seven. The group had begun to assemble in 1914, and Jackson was the only member of the circle to volunteer…
Fourth Friday: Verese Vassell-Bowen
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. During Black Heritage/Excellence/Futures Month, we partner with the Guelph Black Heritage Society to present Verese Vassell-Bowen who will deliver her signature soulful vocals in an evening of celebration.…
Petrykivka: Ukrainian Folk Art Workshop with Nataliia Kuchka
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an inspiring journey into the vibrant world of Ukrainian folk art with the Petrykivka Art Workshop, led by Ukrainian newcomer and self-taught artist Nataliia. This two-hour class introduces the Petrykivka painting style, a centuries-old Ukrainian decorative art known for its intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. Participants will decorate coasters in the Petrykivka…
Go-Boy! Memories of a Life Behind Bars: Screening and Q&A
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaScreen Go-Boy! Memories of a Life Behind Bars at Guelph Civic Museum, followed by a Q&A with director Rob Lindsay and P. Brian Skerrett, guest-curator of the exhibition Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory, on view now at the Civic Museum. Reserve free tickets on Eventbrite. For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional…
March Break Art Party
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience creativity and community through hands-on play, friendly connections, and artistic exploration. Inspired by the exhibition Art as We Are: Creative Community Care, each day during March Break will feature a mix of interactive experiences, including: Museum-Wide Scavenger Hunt Artifact ID challenge Craft Activation Classic Toys & Games, 10 a.m-12 p.m. Storytelling, 10:30 a.m. Behind-the-Scenes…
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
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…
