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Seniors Stroll at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Seniors,
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Senior Stroll
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Being Present: The Architecture of The Rooms
The Rooms is a space where architecture and history meet, inspired by traditional fishing rooms that once brought communities together. Its design reflects the province’s stories, anchored in place, open to change—with each wing symbolically...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Interior of The Rooms
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Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
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Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
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.
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
faces of soldiers in a museum
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Spring Break: Animal Mash-Up
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Animal Mash Up! Eyes, ears, hooves, feet, flippers, and wings - make your own unique animal creation! Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where kids 12 and under...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
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Spring Break: Birds in a Tree and Whales in the Sea
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Birds in a Tree, Whales in the Sea - Create your own paper bird or whale. Learn some new origami skills! Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
Spring Break: Collage & Frottage Abstract Art
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Collage & Frottage – Experiment and play with materials to create a unique mixed media artwork. Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where kids 12 and under get...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
BMO Winterset Award: Author Readings
ArtsNL, BMO, and the Sandra Fraser Gwyn Foundation proudly present the 2025 BMO Winterset Award Public Reading. Each of the finalists will read from their work, followed by a moderated Q&A session by former CBC...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Winterset awards
Event
Drawing The View: Children’s Drawing Workshop
What does downtown St. John’s look like from above? In this creative drawing workshop, children in Grades 4–6 will explore the city from a special vantage point: the third-floor atrium of The Rooms. Looking out...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Kids drawing the view
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Spring Break: Rare Birds
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Rare Birds - Stellar Sea Eagles, Pink footed Geese, Wood Ducks… cut, assemble and colour a rare bird that’s uniquely yours. Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
Special Screening: Rare Birds
Join us for a special screening of the Canadian classic, Rare Birds! This “sweetheart of a film” (Roger Ebert), starring William Hurt and the legendary Andy Jones, follows a down and out restauranteur who hatches...
Categories:
Film
Audiences:
Adults
Hosted By:
The Rooms
rarebirds
Event
LEGO® Printmaking Workshop
Come get your dots in order during Spring Break 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...
Categories:
Family Workshop
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
lego dots printmaking
Event
Spring Break: Flying into Spring
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Fly into Spring – Make a mobile full of birds and butterflies Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
Friday Drawing at the Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
Event
Friday Drawing at the Rooms
Part of Friday Drawing at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults Seniors, Students
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Two women drawing at the rooms
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
Event
The Impulse Series
The Impulse Series is a new interdisciplinary performance series pilot presented in partnership by The Rooms, Sound Arts Initiatives, and Neighbourhood Dance Works. The series brings together local dancers and musicians to create spontaneous, real-time...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Impulse Series
Event
Spring Break: Animal Mash-Up
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Animal Mash Up! Eyes, ears, hooves, feet, flippers, and wings - make your own unique animal creation! Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where kids 12 and under...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
New Art Gallery Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
Event
Spring Break: Flying into Spring
Part of Spring Break at The Rooms
Fly into Spring – Make a mobile full of birds and butterflies Join us for a spring break full of family activities from April 6–12, where kids 12 and under get FREE admission to a...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
birds
Event
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
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.
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
faces of soldiers in a museum
Event
Tots: Big Fun for Little People
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Child at The Rooms
Event
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
Cut, Mask, Paint: Exploring Expressive Resist Techniques with Acrylic Paint
This painting workshop invites you to explore bold, expressive painting techniques in a relaxed, studio-style setting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike—no experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to play with paint. Use...
Categories:
Workshop
Audiences:
Adults
Hosted By:
The Rooms
set up of paint and supplies
Event
Endless Forms Most Beautiful - The Lichen Biodiversity of Newfoundland and Labrador
You may have heard of "old-man's beard" or "moldow" that hangs from our trees in long pendulous strands. These are just some of the hundreds of lichens that adorn the landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
John McCarthy
Event
Members Tour – Provincial Art Bank FULL
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive first look at the newest additions to the Provincial Art Bank! Established in 1984 to celebrate and preserve the province’s cultural heritage, the Provincial Art Bank now includes...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Members
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Overhead image of The Rooms
Event
Members Tour – Provincial Art Bank FULL
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive first look at the newest additions to the Provincial Art Bank! Established in 1984 to celebrate and preserve the province’s cultural heritage, the Provincial Art Bank now includes...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Members
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Overhead image of The Rooms
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
Event
Arts & Letters Public Reception
Join us for a celebration of the 2026 Arts & Letters Awards Exhibition, with this year’s winners in Visual Art, Literary Arts, Music, and special category: HERSTORY Empowers in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
arts and letter banner
Event
Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
New Art Gallery Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
Event
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
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.
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
faces of soldiers in a museum
Event
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
Trivia at The Rooms
Bring on 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 host Ramona Dearing for an evening of questions...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Trivia at The Rooms
Event
Nature’s Hands on "The Earth, Our Mother"
Billy Gauthier’s The Earth, Our Mother, a breathtaking sculpture carved from a massive fin whale skull, was shaped not only by the artist’s hands but also by decades of exposure to the natural world. Long...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
The Earth, Our Mother
Event
Art Social: Conversations and Connections
This program offers a safe and inviting space to experience an art exhibition through collaborative learning and engagement. We begin with a facilitated walk-through of an art exhibition, where we learn together in an accessible...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Ohagan Banner Image
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
carving by billy gauthier in gallery
Event
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...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
museum display
Event
The Impulse Series
The Impulse Series is a new interdisciplinary performance series pilot presented in partnership by The Rooms, Sound Arts Initiatives, and Neighbourhood Dance Works. The series brings together local dancers and musicians to create spontaneous, real-time...
Categories:
Special Programming
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Impulse Series
Event
Tots: Saturday Morning Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
Join Us for a Morning Playdate at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to the enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime, featuring a variety of toys and books designed for infants and toddlers aged...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
New Art Gallery Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Jordan Bennett: Souvenir on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. Souvenir presents paintings and site-specific installations by artist Jordan Bennett in conversation with historical Mi’kmaw quillwork. To learn more about...
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Jordan Bennett
Event
Nature Nook
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Everyone Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms in collaboration with Nature NL
nature nook
Event
Family Fun
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
container of coloured pencil leads
Event
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
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.
Categories:
Tour
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
faces of soldiers in a museum
Event
Tots: Tuesday Afternoon Playdate
Part of Playdates at The Rooms
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
baby in tunnel
Event
Teeny Tots: Sensory Adventures for Little Ones
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Baby sensory class
Event
Teeny Tots: Sensory Adventures for Little Ones
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...
Categories:
Family
Audiences:
Families
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Baby sensory class
Event
2026 Arts and Letters: Literary Reading
Three winners of 2026 Arts and Letters Awards in literary arts share their writing and speak about their work – a great opportunity to learn about the creative process and finding inspiration. Tickets: $12 plus...
Categories:
Talk
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
arts and letter banner
Event
Sullivan’s Songhouse on the Road
Join host Sean Sullivan and special musical guest Sheldon Thornhill for Sullivan’s Songhouse on the Road, an old-fashioned kitchen party right here at The Rooms! Sean will serve up an authentic song session that is...
Categories:
Music
Audiences:
Everyone
Hosted By:
The Rooms
Sullivan SongHouse