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Screen 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…
Experience 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…
Tales 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…
Lieutenant-Colonel Miguel Ortiz-Sosa, the commanding officer of Guelph’s 11th Field Regiment, is our guest speaker. In times of conflict, Guelph and Wellington County responded to the call of collective defense every time. Lt. Col. Ortiz-Sosa will illustrate the history of the 11th Field Regiment which is the institutional representation of the Canadian Armed Forces in…
Join us for an enriching workshop with Lisa June Byers, a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional and award-winning designer. Byers, of mixed Ojibwe, Scottish, and Irish ancestry, is the creative force behind LJ Turtle Aromatherapy, known for specialty aromatherapy blends and handcrafted essential oil diffuser accessories. In this workshop, you'll learn to needle-felt a heart-shaped aromatherapy diffuser,…
Fourth 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. For our March Fourth Friday the effervescent Miranda Journey will bring a special spark to the stage. A gifted storyteller, she incorporates unique sonic…
Leap into Spring and take inspiration from the blooming flowers! Make your own forever-bouquet with pipe-cleaners, felt, and other textiles. Enjoy toys and games. Explore the entire museum, and take quick 15-minute Behind-the-Scenes tours of collections vaults
Ukrainian artist Nataliia Kuchka teaches the rich traditions and symbolism behind the ancient art form of pysanka as participants learn the intricate wax-resist technique to create beautifully decorated eggs. This…
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