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…
Maawnjidyang Maa – We come together here What does it mean to be “here” in Guelph, where the Speed and Eramosa rivers meet? How do we engage in this place with all our relations— past, present, and future? This exhibition, within the museum and at sites around the city, invites us to re-story Guelph through…
Tea is a serious affair at Guelph Museums! This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Civic Museum. Enjoy a bottomless pot of our McCrae Private Blend or Garden Blend teas as well as a variety of delicious baked treats and fruit. There are seatings at 10:30 a.m. and…
Tea is a serious affair at Guelph Museums! This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Civic Museum. Enjoy a bottomless pot of our McCrae Private Blend or Garden Blend teas as well as a variety of delicious baked treats and fruit. There are seatings at 10:30 a.m. and…
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…
Join us for a moving evening of music, story, and remembrance honouring the life, art, and enduring spirit of the late Anishinaabe Elder Rene Meshake. Rebecca Hass (Nitaawegiizhigok/Singing Sky Woman), a Métis artist, opera singer, and composer, will share songs and stories born from her deep creative and personal connection with Meshake. Admission by donation…
As significant work begins on the individuals excavated from the Baker Street public burial ground in Guelph, join the McMaster University research team for a project open house on Tuesday, May 26 at Guelph Civic Museum. Dr. Megan Brickley will give a brief project update, introducing the team of experts and students working to understand…
We will spend a creative day together in conversation with the plant world, here, in Guelph. Beginning outdoors on the land, within the hilltop garden and at the rivers, we will observe and sketch our plant kin and listen to teachings of Spring. With care and curiosity, we will pay attention to the plant shapes,…
Listen in on the Guelph Pipe Band as they practice a variety of tunes in preparation for competition. The pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Bring a lawn chair, and settle in for stirring sounds on a summer night.
Enjoy tea, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in the backyard gardens at McCrae House National Historic Site. Under large pine trees, experience McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend served with scones, whipped cream, berries and other sweat treats. Bookings are required at least 48 hours in advance via Eventbrite or by phone…
Enjoy tea, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in the backyard gardens at McCrae House National Historic Site. Under large pine trees, experience McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend served with scones, whipped cream, berries and other sweat treats. Bookings are required at least 48 hours in advance via Eventbrite or by phone…
Enjoy tea, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in the backyard gardens at McCrae House National Historic Site. Under large pine trees, experience McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend served with scones, whipped cream, berries and other sweat treats. Bookings are required at least 48 hours in advance via Eventbrite or by phone…