Miniature Painting Workshop: A River Runs Through It
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCreate medieval-styled miniature paintings with Debbie Thompson Wilson, focused on water themes based on medieval manuscript illuminations. Participants will work on images of water birds, aquatic life (real and imagined), traveling by water, and zodiac images of Pisces and Aquarius. Participants can choose which image they wish to work on, from simple to more complex,…
Fourth Friday: Shannon Kingsbury
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThis special holiday Fourth Friday features a mesmerizing performance by local artist Shannon Kingsbury. As the year comes to a close, singer-songwriter and harpist Kingsbury will guide us through an evening of reflection and renewal with her enchanting music. Shannon’s original music dives deep into internal landscapes of dream, archetype and emotion. Her performance will…
Toys and Games Drop-In
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaLet’s play! We’re pulling out oodles of puzzles, crafts, toys, and games from our vaults for kids of all ages to explore and experience. Image ID: Guelph Museums, 1952X.00.196.10, Collection of glass marbles
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…
Military Lecture: “Borderlines of the Military Masculine Identity”
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaAly Firth offers an assessment of transgender roles and crossdressing in performances for the troops during the First World War. The myth of a singular masculine identity during the First World War endures in the literature, where wartime heroism has been strongly associated with the brave, heteronormative, masculine soldier. However, in the horrors of trench…
The Reformatory: Within and Beyond the Cell Walls
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNote: This event is now fully booked with no space remaining. A recording will be made available and further events connected to this exhibit are being planned. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel, Eventbrite page, and newsletter for further information. For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of…
PD Day Activation
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy the warmth of the Civic Museum this PD Day. Keep toasty exploring exhibitions, playing in the Families Gallery, making crafts, and discovering classic toys and games.
Fourth Friday: Transstar
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFourth Fridays burst with a celebration of music, history, creativity and community connection. Each month, enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5–9 pm, with live performances starting at 7 pm. In January, we feature the electrifying sounds of Transstar. Known for her unique blend of original electronic pop and reimagined covers, Transstar promises…
