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,…
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…
Art as We Are: Creative Community Care
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOrganized by Art Not Shame and Guelph Museums, Art as We Are: Creative Community Care spotlights three projects centred in collective community-making through art and involving about 200 local creators:…
Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was imbedded in lives of the people of Guelph. The exhibition shares stories from within the institution, addressing misconceptions, propaganda, and…
Fourth Friday: Verese Vassell-Bowen
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. During Black Heritage/Excellence/Futures Month, we partner with the Guelph Black Heritage Society to present Verese Vassell-Bowen who will deliver her signature soulful vocals in an evening of celebration.…
Petrykivka: Ukrainian Folk Art Workshop with Nataliia Kuchka
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an inspiring journey into the vibrant world of Ukrainian folk art with the Petrykivka Art Workshop, led by Ukrainian newcomer and self-taught artist Nataliia. This two-hour class introduces the Petrykivka painting style, a centuries-old Ukrainian decorative art known for its intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. Participants will decorate coasters in the Petrykivka…
Go-Boy! Memories of a Life Behind Bars: Screening and Q&A
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaScreen Go-Boy! Memories of a Life Behind Bars at Guelph Civic Museum, followed by a Q&A with director Rob Lindsay and P. Brian Skerrett, guest-curator of the exhibition Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory, on view now at the Civic Museum. Reserve free tickets on Eventbrite. For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional…
March Break Art Party
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience creativity and community through hands-on play, friendly connections, and artistic exploration. Inspired by the exhibition Art as We Are: Creative Community Care, each day during March Break will feature a mix of interactive experiences, including: Museum-Wide Scavenger Hunt Artifact ID challenge Craft Activation Classic Toys & Games, 10 a.m-12 p.m. Storytelling, 10:30 a.m. Behind-the-Scenes…
