Civic Museum
Celebrating Guelph’s stories!
The Guelph Civic Museum showcases Guelph’s history through permanent and changing exhibits, a fun and interactive families gallery, and special events and activities. Located in the recently renovated Loretto Convent, atop the hill at Norfolk Street and beside the landmark Church of Our Lady, the museum is home to a collection of over 30,000 artifacts that bring Guelph’s past to life.2012
Guelph Civic Museum opens at 52 Norfolk Street, the former Loretto Convent.2000
The "Growing Up in Guelph Children’s Museum" opens at the Civic Museum. The popular children’s gallery attracts many more visitors and significantly increases the number of family memberships.1980
Guelph Civic Museum opens at 6 Dublin Street South, a commercial limestone building built c.1855. The building had many uses over the years but was most recently known as the Knights of Columbus Hall.1967
Canada’s Centennial Year. The Museum opens in its first home in the horse stables, now the Farmer’s Market.1960's
Members of the Guelph Historical Society begin to collect artifacts and displays are mounted in store fronts and community centres.
Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor 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,…
Canada Day: A Day of Reflection, Connection, and Community
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWe recognize that people mark Canada Day in different ways, and we invite you to spend it at the Civic Museum in community, contemplation, and creativity. Begin your day with a Guided Meditation with Alpa Acharya at 10:00 a.m. This 45-minute session - held outdoors on our patio, weather permitting - starts with gentle stretching…
Fourth Friday: Artist TBC
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOn Fourth Fridays, admission to the Civic Museum is by donation starting at 5 pm, with the concert beginning at 7 pm. Cash bar. Weather permitting, the concert will take place outdoors on the museum patio, offering a beautiful setting to enjoy live music under the evening sky. Important Note: There is currently construction on Cork…
Fourth Friday: Artist TBC
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFourth 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. Concerts will take place on the patio, weather permitting. Save the date. Artist to be confirmed
Fourth Friday: Artist TBC
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFourth 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. Concerts will take place on the patio, weather permitting. Save the date. Artist to be confirmed
