Galleries

Guelph Civic Museum

The Families Gallery and City Gallery are permanently closed while we build new spaces for visitors of all ages, expected to open in the autumn.

It’s been 14 years and 265,000 visitors since we opened Guelph Civic Museum in the former Loretto Convent. Over that time, we’ve had lots of learning, fun, and wear-and-tear! So, we’re excited to announce that we’re building two new spaces to replace the Families Gallery and the City Gallery.

Coming soon!

Kids Common will be a new family-centred, hands-on space where our youngest visitors are encouraged to explore, learn and dream; to share their stories and hear stories from others; to play, have fun, and grow.

Gathering Gallery will be an interactive exhibition tracing Guelph’s story from time immemorial to present day through engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. It will be a space for shared perspectives, thoughtful contemplation, and community conversations.

In the meantime, the Civic Museum remains open through construction with a feature exhibition, Maawnjidyang Maa : We Come Together Here, and pop-up programming over the next several months.

 

McCrae House

Photo of the exterior of McCrae House. There is a white picket fence with a bright red pergola in the front gardens. The stone cottage is in the background.
McCrae House features permanent exhibitions about John McCrae’s life in Guelph and his medical, military and artistic pursuits.

Take a virtual tour of McCrae House