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Sunday Apr 20

April 20, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.

Tuesday Apr 22

April 22, 2025
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Unlock Your Creativity! Join us for an exciting drawing workshop designed for young artists who are eager to learn the unique and playful style of LEGO® animators.  You will explore the fundamentals of shape, colour and character design. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring animator, this workshop will inspire you to create ...
April 22, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 22, 2025
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Unlock Your Creativity! Join us for an exciting drawing workshop designed for young artists who are eager to learn the unique and playful style of LEGO® animators.  You will explore the fundamentals of shape, colour and character design. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring animator, this workshop will inspire you to create ...

Wednesday Apr 23

April 23, 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Come get your dots in order during LEGO® Week at the Rooms! In this fun workshop for kids ages 8-12, young creators will use LEGO® dots to craft unique abstract designs and transform them into one-of-a-kind prints. We will visit the art exhibit How Do I Look?, to discover how art ...
April 23, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 23, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Music
Join award-winning musicians Jing Xia, Persio Dominguez, and Andrew Kagumba for a unique workshop and performance at the Rooms, where diverse musical traditions come together in an exploration of sound, culture, and collaboration. Each artist will introduce and demonstrate their instrument, sharing its history, techniques, and cultural significance—Jing with the expressive guzheng, and Persio and Andrew ...
April 23, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
April 23, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for a special look at how Stephen Churchill designed and built the model of Cabot Tower using only LEGO! Stephen will walk you through the entire creative process—from developing a design concept to using specialized software, organizing and storing thousands of LEGO pieces, and overcoming the challenges of large-scale ...

Thursday Apr 24

April 24, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 24, 2025
2:30PM - 3:30PM
From the rugged barrens of 18th-century St. John’s to the welcoming doors of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, the story of this congregation is one of resilience, faith, and community. Join Dr. Steve Bruneau, PhD, P.Eng., alongside descendants of the founding families, as they trace the congregation’s journey from its founding in ...

Friday Apr 25

April 25, 2025
10:30AM - 1:00PM
Learn the basics of stop motion animation using LEGO® in this hands-on workshop for youth ages 11-14! Creators will combine LEGO®, mini figurines, and collage to build their own mini- universe. Students will learn basic principles of stop motion animation, beginner editing techniques, and even score their creations in this jam packed ...
April 25, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 25, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
April 25, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Program
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms! Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises. What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection. ...

Saturday Apr 26

April 26, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 26, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Current Art Exhibitions Join us for a tour of one of the current art exhibitions, selected by our knowledgeable programming team. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.

Sunday Apr 27

April 27, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Spring Break LEGO® Fun at The Rooms! Join us for an action-packed spring break from April 22–27, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a week of creativity, play, and LEGO® fun! We’re thrilled to partner once again with Bricks & Minifigs St. John’s and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting ...
April 27, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Family
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 about nature ...
April 27, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Family
Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family. This program features a different exhibition theme and art activity every month. Included with the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.

Tuesday Apr 29

April 29, 2025
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
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 ...
April 29, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Through the Lens of Archaeology Learn about the archaeology going on in our province. What do you do if you accidently find an artifact? How do archaeologists learn how to excavate? This tour will examine the field of archaeology, and what it can tell us about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.  ...

Wednesday Apr 30

April 30, 2025
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Family
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. Who's Invited: Newborns to 9 month olds ...
April 30, 2025
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Family
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. Who's Invited: Newborns to 9 month olds ...
April 30, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
April 30, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Step into Spring with a new round of trivia! Get your thinking caps on, settle in with your friends and get ready for some exciting Trivia! Join us for an evening of questions inspired by the history, geography, and the culture of the province. Teams of 2-6 people. Cash bar available! Prizes! Tickets: $12 ...

Thursday May 1

May 1, 2025
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Behold the Blades of the Sea: Join historian, Lee Gillis as he explores the rich history and evolution of swords featured in The Rooms permanent collection. From Napoleonic sabers to ceremonial swords of the First World War, learn how political upheaval and global conflict shaped the advancement of sword design and technology. Cost: $12 ...

Friday May 2

May 2, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
May 2, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Drawing
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises!   What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection. Join our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in ...
May 2, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Drawing
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises!   What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection. Join our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in ...

Saturday May 3

May 3, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
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. Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
May 3, 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Playdate
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4. No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...