Rent the Museum

An inspiring place to meet. A fun place to party. Gather at Guelph Museums for your next event.

Civic Museum

Situated in the heart of Downtown Guelph, the historic 1850s building, atop the hill at Norfolk Street and beside the landmark Basilica of Our Lady, is home to a collection of over 40,000 artifacts that illustrate the rich history of Guelph.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gender neutral restrooms
  • Free WiFi and/or ethernet access
  • Licensed
  • Free parking
Exterior photo of Guelph Civic Museum

Entire Museum

When you rent the entire museum for your cocktail reception, corporate event, or family fun day, you have access to our programming room, meeting room, exhibition galleries, and patio – three floors of inspiring spaces to explore, gather, and connect.

Capacity:

  • 150 people – Museum interior
  • 205 people – Museum interior and exterior patio

Rental Fees:

  • $510 after hours + HST

Registered Not-For-Profit Fees:

  • $310 after hours + HST

Meeting room

Capacity:

  • 10 people – seated
  • 26’ x 16’

Rental Fees:

  • $36.00 per hour + HST
  • $210.00 per day or after hours + HST

Registered Not-For-Profit Fees:

  • $22.00 per hour + HST
  • $130.00 / day or after hours + HST
Meeting room
Photo courtesy of Kyle Rodriquez
Bronze statue of John McCrae by sculptor Ruth Abernethy sits on the patio of the Civic Museum. The stone building can be seen in the background

Patio

Capacity:

  • 80 people – reception or lecture style
  • 40 people – seated, tables & chairs

Rental Fees:

  • $72.00 per hour + HST
  • $430.00 per day or after hours + HST

Registered Not-For-Profit Fees:

  • $43.00 per hour + HST
  • $260.00 / day or after hours + HST

Programming Room

Capacity:

  • 80 people – reception or lecture style
  • 40 people – seated, tables & chairs
  • 25 people – u-shaped table
  • 26’ x 35’

Rental Fees:

  • $72.00 per hour + HST
  • $430.00 per day or after hours + HST

Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply

Registered Not-for-Profit Fees:

  • $43.00 per hour + HST
  • $260.00 / day or after hours + HST

Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply.

Bright photo of Programming Room. Light wood flooring, white walls, three large windows on back wall.
Photo courtesy of Kyle Rodriquez

See our programming room as part of our virtual tour.

McCrae House Coach House

McCrae House National Historic Site is the birthplace of Lt. Col. John McCrae, doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.” A recently renovated coach house and charming grounds and gardens provide a quaint space for small meetings and events.

  • Available May to October
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gender neutral restrooms
  • Free WiFi and/or ethernet access
  • Licensed
  • Free street parking
Exterior of the McCrae House Coach House
Interior of the McCrae House Coach House

Capacity: 

  • 16 people – interior seated, tables & chairs
  • 25 people – interior reception or lecture style
  • 50 people – reception interior and exterior

Rental Fees

  • $50 per hour + HST
  • $310 per day or after hours + HST

Registered Not-for-Profit Fees:

  • $30.00 per hour + HST
  • $185.00 / day or after hours + HST

Photo Shoots

Guelph Civic Museum and McCrae House provide beautiful backdrops for photography

Rental Fees

  • $45 per hour + HST

Before You Book

Connect with us for additional information and to arrange a tour of our spaces. Complete the Facility Rental Request Form and submit directly to [email protected]

For all rental spaces:

  • Rental fees include available tables and chairs and access to AV equipment
  • Non-profit rates are available
  • Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply

Additional staffing costs per hour/required # of staff

  • $22 per hour + HST

Contact:

Linda Fazzari
Bookings & Facility Rental Coordinator
[email protected]
519-836-1221 ext. 3552