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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.
Guelph Civic Museum opens at 52 Norfolk Street, the former Loretto Convent.
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.
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.
Canada’s Centennial Year. The Museum opens in its first home in the horse stables, now the Farmer’s Market.
Members of the Guelph Historical Society begin to collect artifacts and displays are mounted in store fronts and community centres.
Get ready for a foot-stomping, sing-along evening with Celtic Effect, a high-energy duo bringing the spirit of the Celtic pub to downtown Guelph! From rousing classics like Whiskey in the Jar, Galway Girl, and The Night Paddy Murphy Died to crowd-pleasing favourites like Brown Eyed Girl and Sweet Caroline, this dynamic performance promises a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable fun. Don’t miss…
Kick back and soak up the summer vibes with The Tuba Machine and special guest Laurent Humeau at this month’s Fourth Friday concert. This whimsical duo blends foot-operated tuba, fiddle, trumpet, clarinet, and banjo guitar to bring old-time jazz, rags, blues, and folk music to life. Their playful, toe-tapping sound is full of charm and…
We 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 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. This month, experience the enchanting sounds of Guelph-based duo Emilyn Stam and John David Williams.…
Enjoy community music making, explore music history, make musical instrument crafts, play in the Families Gallery, and discover classic toys and games.
This 2-hour workshop centers around the maxim that rest is an act of resistance, a radical form of self-care, and a powerful tool for Black, Indigenous, and women/femmes of colour to reclaim their lives from the constant pressure to perform and produce. Inspired by the work of Black feminist thinkers like Tricia Hersey, Audre Lorde,…
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Megan Brickley, a leading expert in the bioarchaeology of human disease, as she shares fascinating learnings from her study of skeletal remains uncovered from beneath Guelph’s former Baker Street parking lot. Discover what these early settlers can teach us about life, hardship, and resilience in 19th-century…
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as acclaimed, award-winning artist Zubayeer Swani presents Love, Longing & Devotion – A Journey Through Ghazal & Thumri. Swani will introduce the rich South Asian traditions of ghazal and thumri, deeply expressive art forms that weave together history, poetry, and melody. Ghazal, known for its…
Guelph Museums 52 Norfolk Street Guelph, ON N1H 4H8 (519) 836-1221 [email protected]
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Guelph Museums is owned and operated by the City of Guelph.
Guelph Museums acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada.
