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Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Your Fridays Just Got Creative Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance! Join us in a...
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Workshop
Audiences:
Adults, Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
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Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
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Friday Drawing at the Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Your Fridays Just Got Creative Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance! Join us in a...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults, Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
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Breakwater Books Launch Party!
Bold readings, celebrated authors, and seriously delicious food – this launch party is not to be missed! Enjoy readings and signings from four of our 2026 authors, followed by a reception! From field notes to...
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Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Breakwater books
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Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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New Art Gallery Exhibitions
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
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Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
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Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home. Each tour...
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Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
The Exhibit
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Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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How to Climb a Mountain
Less than a year ago, Michael Kirby reached the top of the world, becoming one of only four people from this province to summit Mount Everest. After a sold-out program in January, Michael returns to...
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Talk
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Everyone
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The Rooms
Michael Kirby climbing
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Being Present: The Architecture of The Rooms
The Rooms is a space where architecture and history meet, inspired by traditional fishing rooms that once brought communities together. Its design reflects the province’s stories, anchored in place, open to change—with each wing symbolically...
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Tour
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Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Interior of The Rooms
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Outport Woman: Life on the Ocean’s Edge
History often overlooks the private lives of families, women, and children. On Newfoundland’s rugged South Coast—an unforgiving place where the sea offers both survival and sudden loss—the life of Minnie Beatrice Blake challenges deeply held...
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Talk
Audiences:
Adults, Seniors,
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Outport Women
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Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Your Fridays Just Got Creative Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance! Join us in a...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults, Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
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Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
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Friday Drawing at the Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
Your Fridays Just Got Creative Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance! Join us in a...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults, Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
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The Impulse Series
The Impulse Series is a new interdisciplinary performance series pilot presented in partnership by The Rooms, Sound Arts Initiatives, and Neighbourhood Dance Works. The series brings together local dancers and musicians to create spontaneous, real-time...
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Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Impulse Series
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Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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Family Fun - Celebrating Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Come and make a unique card for mom and other special people in your life. Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon...
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Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Family Fun Craft
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New Art Gallery Exhibitions
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
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Family Fun - Celebrating Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Come and make a unique card for mom and other special people in your life. Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
container of coloured pencil leads
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Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
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In Conversation: Jenelle Duval
Guided by the vision of Mi'kmaq curator Jenelle Duval, we will learn about the strength, joy, and presence of Mi'kmaq women through a collection of skirts and photographic artworks from the exhibition, “Meagan Musseau: wtoqwan...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jenelle Duval
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A Musical Moment with the Atlantic String Quartet
A musical journey from Haydn to Vivaldi and beyond with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Atlantic String Quartet! What does it take to be a professional musician? This conversational performance includes demonstrations of style and technique...
Categories:
Music
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
NSO
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Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
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Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
New Art Gallery Exhibitions
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
Event
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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Painting Techniques: Workshop Series
Scratch and Reveal – Textured Layering Techniques - Dig deep—uncover hidden colors and textures. Build up layers of paint, then scratch through the top layer to expose colors beneath. Experiment with thick-bodied paints and gels...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults,
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The Rooms
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Fact, Imagination and Maritime Model Boats with Katherine Knight
Through engaging stories with makers and imaginative images of model boats, photographer and author Katherine Knight takes us inside the covers of her new book: BOAT. Out of the museum and into the wild, Katherine...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Punt by Katherine Knight
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Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
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Fish or No Fish: Weddings in NL
From the rigid elegance of the Edwardian era to the folk inspired simplicity of the 1970s, what can wedding fashion tell us about shifting values, social norms, and ideas of celebration? Fish or no fish...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
NL wedding
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Hamilton Dialogues: Film and Media Studies Association of Canada Panel Discussion
Powerful voices in contemporary Newfoundland and Labrador film and visual arts come together as Indigiqueer filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Glenn Gear is joined by Rachel Gilbert and Ife Alaba for an inspiring evening of screenings...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Cover shots
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Art Social: Conversations and Connections
This program offers a safe and inviting space to experience an art exhibition through collaborative learning and engagement. We begin with a facilitated walk-through of an art exhibition, where we learn together in an accessible...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Ohagan Banner Image
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Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
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Film Screening: Lost Flight of the Eagle
Join us for a screening of the recently released documentary film, Lost Flight of the Eagle, by David W. Hebbard. Presented courtesy of Aviation History of Newfoundland and Labrador and the North Atlantic Aviation Museum...
Categories:
Film
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Lost Flight
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Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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Teen Screen Printing: A Memento with Artist Hadiza Bello
Ready to make something awesome with your own hands? Screenprint a Memento (DIY Edition) with artist Hadiza Bellois a fun, creative workshop where you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into real printed fabric—no fancy...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
screen printing supplies
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Nunatsiavummuit Art for Sustainability Exhibition Opening Reception
When art and science work together, incredible things are created. Celebrate with nine talented artists from Nunatsiavut, Labrador during the opening of the exhibition: Nunatsiavummiut Art for Sustainability. Artists, Julia Andersen and Anika Nochasak offer...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
SNF
Event
New Art Gallery Exhibitions
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
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In Conversation: Nunatsiavummiut Art for Sustainability
How can art and science support each other in the pursuit of sustainability? How does an artist’s connection to the land and their culture find place in their work? Hear from artists Eldred Allen, Emelia...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
artist
Event
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
Teeny Tots: Sensory Adventures for Little Ones
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by Certified Music Therapist Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Baby sensory class
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Teeny Tots: Sensory Adventures for Little Ones
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by Certified Music Therapist Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Baby sensory class
Event
Recreating the Titanic’s Final Voyage
Forever etched into maritime history, the sinking of the Titanic continues to fascinate, offering lessons that still resonate after more than a century. Commemorate the 114th anniversary of the ship’s tragic final hours with Captain...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Titanic speaker image
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Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
Event
Rarity at Risk: Preserving Biodiversity on the Limestone Landscapes
Seventy scientific experts from across Canada came to Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula last July to explore its rare limestone landscapes and conduct a BioBlitz: a rapid survey of plants, animals, and fungi living there. Leah...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
May 28 landscape
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Songs and Shenanigans: Stories of St. John’s
What makes this place unique? The vibrant history of St. John’s is brought to life through images, songs and stories celebrating our city. Our host, Director of Archives and Collections (and accomplished musician in his...
Categories:
Music
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Corner Boys
Event
Members Only Tour – Get the Smell of the House Off Ya
New roads. New adventures. Just in time for summer, take a behind the scenes dive into the Archives to explore early tourism and “staycation culture” in post Confederation Newfoundland and Labrador. Guided by Archivist Beverly...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Members
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Members Tour Banner
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Members Only Tour – Get the Smell of the House Off Ya
New roads. New adventures. Just in time for summer, take a behind the scenes dive into the Archives to explore early tourism and “staycation culture” in post Confederation Newfoundland and Labrador. Guided by Archivist Beverly...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Members
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Members Tour Banner
Event
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
Event
Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
New Art Gallery Exhibitions
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett