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The Origin of Fan: Folding Form and Function considers the local and global histories, technological innovation, and cultural significance of fans. The exhibition draws from Guelph Museums’ collection of over 80 fans and related photographs, postcards, and other ephemera.
The exhibition Witnessing War takes place in 2022, marking 150 years since the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae (1872-1918). An esteemed doctor, soldier and poet, McCrae is remembered for his wartime poem “In Flanders Fields,” which he wrote from the trenches near Ypres, Belgium, on 3 May 1915.
The creation of a pipe band was inspired by the Guelph Burns Club, which celebrated poet Robbie Burns in the local Scottish diaspora. To fund the band, a Tag Day campaign raised $72 and the Victoria-Guelph Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire collected $500. The Guelph Pipe Band was officially formed in the fall of 1922.
This travelling exhibition from Ingenium Canada recognizes the crucial role of women in STEM. Through text and images, the display tells the stories of historical and contemporary Women in STEM, their scientific contributions, as well as their challenges in the face of persistent systemic barriers.
Celebrate the launch of Unsinkable Lucile: How a Farm Girl Became the Queen of Fashion and Survived the Titanic at the Civic Museum. Author Hugh Brewster and illustrator Laurie McGaw will give a special presentation on the story of Lucile.
Join Guelph Museums on a virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School Woodland Cultural Centre will guide viewers through the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School, sharing details about the institution's 140-year history. You will see different rooms inside the school, including the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, and the laundry…
Interrupted Reverie is a recent and ongoing series of paintings by Guelph-based artist, Eleni Bakopoulos, that explore the works of Canadian artists that formed the Group of Seven. Within their beautiful but barren landscapes she envisions Hellenistic sculpture, vulnerability, truth, history, and hope. Her work addresses the truth behind Canadian Identity.
To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join us for an Indigenous Beadwork workshop lead by the Naomi Smith.
To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join us for an Indigenous Beadwork workshop lead by the Naomi Smith.
Participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Ojibwe multidisciplinary artist and residential school survivor Rene Meshake.
The Violin Teacher explores the life of William Thain, Guelph violin teacher and piper, told through his journals from 1898-1958, discovered and faithfully transcribed by the late Marjorie Devine.
Join us for an Artist Talk and Photo Walk with local photographer Kenneth Chou! Starting at the Guelph Civic Museum with a brief presentation on Guelph’s photographic history and an introduction to photography basics, the photo walk will offer a unique opportunity for participants to take part in an active photographic exhibition on display during Culture Days.
Artivist-at-Large Maude Stephany, and their partner in-crime, Katrina Stephany, will lead up to 20 participants in improv, storytelling and crafting practices which culminate in a community art piece that will be exhibited at the Guelph Civic Museum.
The culminating work collected during our Oct 2nd photography workshop will be exhibited at the Guelph Civic Museum on October 16th for the final day of Culture Days, with a chance to share photographs created and discuss learnings with Kenneth and other participants.
Marie Curie found that an ore containing uranium was far more radioactive than could be explained by its uranium content. In this special episode of History Bites: From the Vault, Visitor Experiences Assistant Anna will take you into our collection to explore the history of Uranium Glass!
This Military Lecture by Thomas Littlewood presents new research which reconsiders our understandings of Second World War memorials, when they were built, and what they mean.
Come and join our Diwali celebration! Vivek Joshi and friends join us at the Guelph Civic Museum to celebrate Diwali as part of our much-loved Fourth Friday program. Vivek will be accompanied by a six-piece band to present festive traditional Indian music, including bhajans, folk and popular classics.
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