Events Calendar

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 ...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb a mountain? Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring conversation with Michael Kirby, one of only four mountaineers from Newfoundland and Labrador to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Michael will share his firsthand experience, the tools and techniques that made ...

Sold Out Join Collections Manager Wade Greeley for an exclusive members-only tour of the collections vault. Step beyond the public galleries and unearth the untold stories behind ceramics in The Rooms collection. From the ornate to the beautifully ordinary, explore the fascinating history of objects that bridge the gap between art and utility. Don’t miss ...

Join Collections Manager Wade Greeley for an exclusive members-only tour of the collections vault. Step beyond the public galleries and unearth the untold stories behind ceramics in The Rooms collection. From the ornate to the beautifully ordinary, explore the fascinating history of objects that bridge the gap between art and utility. Don’t miss your ...

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, ...

Join us for an exclusive screening of Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) by award-winning Canadian Inuit Director, Zacharias Kunuk, starring Theresia Kappianaq, Haiden Angutimarik, Leah Panimera, Mark Taqqaugaq, and Dion Amarualik. Best known for his 2001 feature film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, winner of the 2001 Camera d’Or and voted Canada’s Best Film ...

TOTS: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1–4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well. What to Expect: Engaging Songs Enchanting Stories Playful Free Play Cost: $60 plus HST for the six-week session ...

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 ...

Join Newfoundland and Labrador icon Andy Jones for a magical evening celebrating his adaptation of the beloved folktale Peg Bearskin. Based on rich folklore from Placentia Bay, Andy will share captivating readings from the book, delve into the origins of this timeless tale, and showcase the stunning “bearskin” edition of this classic ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...