Exhibitions
Guelph Pride 2018: Celebrating 15 Years
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIn 2018, Guelph Pride celebrates 15 years of LGBT2Q+ culture and community in Guelph and Wellington County. Guelph Museums celebrates this significant moment through an exhibition that advocates for accessibility, inclusivity and historical knowledge among all LGBT2Q+ identified persons and their allies. Organized in timelines, we consider LGBT2Q+ human rights, the emergence of the Pride…
Wall of Art: Guelph Pride 2018
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Museums and the Guelph Arts Council are pleased to present the “Wall of Art” juried exhibition series, featuring excellent artists from the LGBT2Q+ Community. This exciting series aims to showcase the breadth of local talent that we have here in Guelph as well as provide artists with a unique opportunity to share their work…
Voices from the Engraver
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience the creative process, technical skill, and artistry that underlies the production of Canadian stamps and bank notes.
Cursive: Reading and Writing the Old School Way
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaRECEPTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 PM In any style, cursive text, also known as handwriting, script, longhand, or running text, is the joining of the character symbols of language in a flowing manner, generally for the purpose of making writing faster and more efficient. Ancient cultures developed systems of writing that have evolved and persisted into the…
Family Game Night
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaHot Rollers and Hairdos – So Last Century
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaUnmentionables and Under Things
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThroughout the twentieth century, the design of undergarments offered a mix of durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. As hemlines rose, women had new choices in stockings, knickerbockers, girdles, and brassieres. Men’s smalls led to long johns and eventually to the jock strap that coincided with the invention of the bicycle. Undergarments, originally unseen and unmentionable,…
Brewing Changes Guelph
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaLabel illustration and design: Lind Design Brewing Changes Guelph examines the social and economic importance of brewing beer in the Royal City and the changes brought about by the rise, fall and resurrection of Guelph breweries. Whether one has worked in the brewing industry or has never tasted beer before, visitors will learn how brewing…