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…
March Break Museum-Style
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMake March Break memories at the Civic Museum. Explore exhibitions, including Folklore, and participate in our daily specials: Monday, March 11 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Guelph Humane Society animal…
World Storytelling Day with Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an enchanting evening celebrating World Storytelling Day at the Guelph Civic Museum, presented by the esteemed Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Immerse yourself in a night of captivating tales woven by a diverse roster of renowned storytellers. Kicking off the event at 6:30 pm is the spellbinding prelude entertainment by the talented violinist…
Military Lecture: “It was hell, that’s all”: Artillery and the Senses in the Canadian Corps, 1914-1918
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe First World War on the Western Front was overwhelmingly a war of artillery. Both sides’ firepower dictated what form the war would take, driving men to dig trenches to conceal and protect themselves, but even then, artillery was responsible for over half of Canadian casualties. Given the significance of its role, it is no…
Fourth Friday: Bob MacLean
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 pm and a free performance starting at 7 pm. This month featured performer…
Pysanky: The Ukranian Art of Wax Painting on Eggs
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNote: this event is now SOLD OUT! You can add your name to the waitlist via Eventbrite in case a spot opens up. Join us for a workshop on Pysanky – the Ukrainian Art of Wax Painting on Eggs! Pysanka is part of Ukrainian cultural identity and a symbol of a new life. This two-hour…
