Events Calendar

What can a scrapbook tell us about the lives of young women? How can we use historical documents as inspiration for present projects? Viola Bown of Bell Island gave her father’s coal delivery ledger a second life by turning it into her scrapbook and titled it “Everywoman’s Notebook,” a scrapbook which ...

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 welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building ...

What fills the void when a species disappears? Legends from the past and lessons for the future. Step into our Connections Gallery and hear the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and endangered whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, ...

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years. Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

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 welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building ...

A struggling East Coast Island community is given a mysterious lifeline when an infant washes up on their beach. The baby radiates a rejuvenating aura, healing anyone who spends a few moments in her presence. But after a decade of prosperity, Isla's adoptive parents must decide whether her safety takes precedence ...

Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou In this 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 is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms ...

Celebrating biodiversity! Get Hands on with our Province’s plants, animals and wild spaces at The Rooms with Nature NL! Nature Nook is a monthly hands-on session to interact with real specimens like seal pelts, skulls, whale baleen, antlers, moose fur, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Join us to learn more ...

Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family.  Take inspiration from the fantastical creatures, colours, and patterns in Toby Rabinowitz “A World Within A World”, and create your own magical creature! Decorate a cheerful horse to carry you through ...

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years. Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

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 aged 0 to 4. No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...

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 the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development. January 28th sessions take place in ...

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 the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development. January 28th sessions take place ...

Winter may be here, but there’s no need to stay home! Join us at The Rooms to exercise and socialize during this colder and drearier time of year. While strolling throughout the building and enjoying both the exhibitions and the views, participants will focus on a different spotlight item from our ...

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 sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.” Join us each day for an interpretive ...

Join us for a conversation between The Rooms Curator of Contemporary Art, Mireille Eagan and Elbow Room resident, Nasim Makaremi Nia as they discuss her practice, inspiration, and new exhibition Nasim Makaremi Nia: Entangled. Nasim Makaremi Nia is an Iranian-born visual artist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Working across drawing, ...

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Gemma Hickey, renowned author, humanitarian, and architect of change.  Gemma does not simply tell stories; they move systems. From quiet rooms to global stages, grassroots movements to halls of power, Gemma’s voice has challenged governments, confronted the Catholic Church, and amplified the rights and recognition ...

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 welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building ...

What fills the void when a species disappears? Legends from the past and lessons for the future. Step into our Connections Gallery and hear the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and endangered whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, ...

In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism. The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This ...

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years. Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

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 welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building ...

Based on the national best-selling book by Michael Crummey, Sweetland, tells the story of an endangered Newfoundland community and the struggles of one man determined to resist its extinction. Sweetland 1h45m 2023 Starring Sara Canning, Mark Lewis Jones and Mary Walsh. Directed by Christian Sparkes. Cost: $13.50 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. ...

In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism. The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This ...

Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou In this 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 is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms ...

In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism. The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This ...

Artist, Annette Manning invites participants to create a graphic score while immersed in the installation Good Night Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo by Matthew-Robin Nye. While listening to an original soundscape composed in response to the installation, participants translate sound, space, and atmosphere into visual marks. Instead of musical notes, graphic scores ...

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 aged 0 to 4. No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...

Winter may be here, but there’s no need to stay home! Join us at The Rooms to exercise and socialize during this colder and drearier time of year. While strolling throughout the building and enjoying both the exhibitions and the views, participants will focus on a different spotlight item from our ...