We’re now on Fall/Winter Hours — closed Mondays, open the rest of the week as usual.
Visitor Information
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This is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public cultural space. Here, history, heritage and artistic expression come together. Our staff and volunteers are ready to make your visit rewarding and enriching as you explore all The Rooms has to offer.
Start at Visitor Services on Level 1 near the main entrance, where friendly and knowledgeable personnel will welcome you and answer your questions.
The Rooms is a portal to the many stories this province and its people have to tell. Here, you'll find collections, exhibits and programs that tell our stories and interpret our natural world through art, artifacts, archaeology, architecture and archival records.
Holiday Hours
The Rooms is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Victoria Day.
Open other statutory and government holidays from 12 pm to 5 pm, with the exception of the June Holiday (June 23, 2025), Regatta Day Holiday (July 30, 2025), and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2025) which will be regular business hours.
LOCATION & PARKING
Location
The Rooms is located at 9 Bonaventure Avenue in the heart of St John’s. Click the map to find us.
Public Transit
The Rooms is accessible by public transit via Metrobus routes 2, 10 and 15. Click here to plan your route to The Rooms with Metrobus' route planner.
Parking Information at The Rooms
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Parking fees apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week at a rate of $2 per hour.
There are two visitor parking lots:
- Bonaventure Avenue Parking Lot
- Fort Townshend Parking Lot – located off Harvey Road, near Tim Hortons
Blue Zone Parking:
- Is available in front of The Rooms
- Additional Blue Zone parking is available in the Fort Townshend Parking Lot
Payment Options:
- Credit Card, Debit, or Cash: Use the payment terminal in The Rooms lobby
- Credit Card or Debit: Accepted at both parking lot terminals
Member Parking:
Parking is free for members of The Rooms. Members must validate their parking at Visitor Services.
Floor Maps
These maps can familiarize you with the layout of The Rooms. Click the image below to enlarge it.
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VISITOR SERVICES & POLICIES
Visitor Services
Our Visitor Services team—located at the desk near the entrance on Level 1 - is ready to welcome you to The Rooms and to help make your visit enjoyable and enriching.
Rainbow Registry
At The Rooms, we recognize the importance of creating an equitable and inclusive experience for all. We are proud to be a Rainbow Registered Organization - a program that works to identify and address unconscious biases in policies, training, leadership, and culture.