From Convent to Museum: The Renovation Story
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose members are commonly known as the Sisters of Loretto, is a Roman Catholic congregation founded in France in 1609. In 1847, the…
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…
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.…
