Events Calendar

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 ...

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.  ...

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 exhibits and the views, participants may focus on a different theme from our collection ...

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.

Broad Strokes: The Passion and the Past of the Art Gallery of NL What role did Memorial University play in seeding a Newfoundland and Labrador arts community in the 1960s and 1970s and what is the role of cultural institutions like art galleries in the province today? Join The Rooms and Memorial ...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Amber-Lynn Thorne who will discuss the evolution of her artistic practice and how her work as an artist is moving in interesting directions. Amber-Lynn finds inspiration from family histories and her deep connections with the ocean. The conversation will conclude with a question-and-answer period, ...

Join us for an exclusive members-only tour of Grounding. This exhibition brings together some of the most beloved artworks from The Rooms’ collections, examining how our surroundings and structures shape what has been valued, preserved, and shared by our communities. Led by Mireille Eagan, Curator of Contemporary Art, an acclaimed curator ...

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 across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...

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.

Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for students age 15 - 20 years old. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you! What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work ...

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.

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.

Sharing Our Cultures 25th Anniversary Opening Ceremonies & Public Event For 25 years, Sharing Our Cultures has celebrated and showcased our province's diversity by enabling school youth from diverse cultural backgrounds to share aspects of their cultures through interactive exhibits. This multicultural and educational event allows the public to travel the world, learn about its many ...

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.

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.  ...

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 exhibits and the views, participants may focus on a different theme from our collection ...

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.

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 across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...

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.

Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for students age 15 - 20 years old. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you! What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work ...

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 ...

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.

Nets are a multi-purpose tool - objects meant to catch, to hold, to support, and to contain. Join artist Daniel Rumbolt to learn the traditional art of net making, with an unconventional twist! During the workshop, you will learn the basics of hand-knitting a net using materials such as wool, yarn, ...

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.

Nets are a multi-purpose tool - objects meant to catch, to hold, to support, and to contain. Join artist Daniel Rumbolt to learn the traditional art of net making, with an unconventional twist! During the workshop, you will learn the basics of hand-knitting a net using materials such as wool, yarn, ...

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 ...

Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family. Free with admission to The Rooms, this program features a different exhibition theme and art activity every month. Included with cost of admission. Free for Members.

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.

CALOS Youth Orchestras, now in its 45th season, is an organization comprised of young instrumentalists from St. John's and surrounding communities. CALOS Junior Orchestra is comprised of young violin, cello, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists, aged 8-15, who also perform as the Junior Strings and Winds Ensembles under the direction of ...