Where The Rivers Meet
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhere The Rivers Meet is a display within the City Gallery that centers the Original Peoples who have been on this land since time immemorial. It includes information about migration,…
Folklore: Being and Belonging in the Grand River Region, before and after 1827
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFolkloric practices – beliefs and customs passed through generations, often by oral traditions – have been shared through stories and storytellers in this place, long before it was known as…
Revelations From The Collection
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Museums has a growing collection of over 50,000 items, including objects, archival material, and photographs. This collection allows us to record the tangible and intangible history of the place…
Fourth Friday: Preetam Sengupta
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a captivating evening with Preetam Sengupta, a storytelling singer-songwriter hailing from Sarnia, who has made Guelph his home for many years. Step into the Programming room, transformed into a cozy and intimate space for the evening, where Sengupta will charm you with his soul-stirring tunes and captivating stories. Every Fourth Friday of…
Doors Open After Dark
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience the Civic Museum like never before at a one-of-a-kind event where the museum comes alive after hours. Step into a world where history meets creativity as the entire museum is transformed into a playground of music, art, installations, performances, and activations. Free admission begins at 5 PM, and Preetam Sengputa takes the 4th Friday…
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph 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…
Mother’s Day Tea
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTea is a serious affair at Guelph Museums! This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Civic Museum. Enjoy a bottomless pot of either our McCrae Private Blend or Town Garden Blend tea as well as a variety of delicious sweet treats.. There are seatings at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.…
Fourth Friday: Tracy Cain
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a stirring exploration of Black Canadian history with a special edition of our Fourth Friday concert series. Tracy Cain, a Guelph-based descendant of Freedom Seekers, shares her journey through music and video in "And Then What Happened..." Cain, a 5th generation Black Canadian, has delved into her rich heritage, uncovering stories of…
