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Where The Rivers Meet
Where 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, land relationship, treaties, impacts of colonization, and past and present-day perspectives. The display also considers the founding story of Guelph within the context of a…
Revelations From The Collection
Guelph 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 we now call Guelph. Using large-scale photography, Revelations from the Collection showcases a diverse selection of artifacts and archival material from Guelph Museums’ extensive collection.…
Art as We Are: Creative Community Care
Organized 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: Art in Hard Times (2020), Art in a Just Recovery (2023), and Community Fabric (2024). The exhibition also shares the origin story of Art Not…
Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory
For 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 myths – some perpetuated by the institution itself and recounted in public archives. Officially opened in 1911, the Ontario Reformatory evolved to be many things,…
5 events,
PD Day: Celebrate Spring
PD Day: Celebrate Spring
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
5 events,
Pysanka Egg Decorating Workshop
Pysanka Egg Decorating Workshop
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 hands-on workshop offers beginners and experienced artists a unique opportunity to explore Ukrainian culture and craftsmanship in a welcoming setting. All materials provided. Spaces are…
5 events,
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
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…
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Explore the Reformatory Grounds Walking Tour with P. Brian Skerrett
Explore the Reformatory Grounds Walking Tour with P. Brian Skerrett
Join a guided tour of the Ontario Reformatory grounds, led by P. Brian Skerrett, guest-curator of the exhibition Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory, on view now at Guelph Civic Museum. For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of the people of Guelph. Explore the site during…
5 events,
Military Lecture: Ways We Remember War: The Second Battle of Ypres and Canada’s Memory
Military Lecture: Ways We Remember War: The Second Battle of Ypres and Canada’s Memory
Dr. Geoff Bird presents his new film, Ways We Remember War: The Battle of Second Ypres and Canada’s Memory, exploring how art, memorials and pilgrimage shape our understanding of Canada’s first battle of the First World War. Lt. Col. John McCrae is represented in the film, along with artwork from the Canada War Museum, the…
6 events,
Doors Open After Dark
Experience the museum like never before with a night of art, music, and immersive experiences! Free admission begins at 5 p.m., activations run from 6 p.m. to midnight, and local artist Shane Philips presents a soulful concert at 7 p.m. Throughout the evening, join Joni Neh Rita for interactive body percussion and community song-making; take a behind-the-scenes tour of museum collection vaults;…
Fourth Friday: Shane Phillips
Fourth Friday: Shane Phillips
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. This month, experience the museum like never before as Fourth Friday is part of our Doors Open After Dark celebrations. Free admission begins…
6 events,
Doors Open
Doors Open
Doors Open Guelph celebrates local heritage by providing exclusive guided tours of heritage and cultural gems not typically opened to the public. Tours are free and available on a drop-in basis. Full details here
