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Monday Aug 18

August 18, 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Summer Camp
Save The Date – Online Registration Opening Soon! Registration Dates: Rooms Members: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM Non-Members: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM   A “Get Tickets” button will appear on this page when registration opens. Online registration only. Once you've completed your online registration, please download the Registration Form and submit it to RoomsOrders@therooms.ca to complete your registration.  Adventures Await! Get ...

Friday Aug 22

August 22, 2025
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 22, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.  Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. ...
August 22, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
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 ...
August 22, 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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a ...
August 22, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Arta Vista
The St. John’s Storytelling Festival presents an unforgettable evening of wit, warmth, and classic Newfoundland storytelling at Game On, B’y! Hosted by beloved raconteur Dave Paddon and featuring acclaimed storytellers Christine Hennebury, Gary Green, Dennis Flynn and Dave Penny, this special event celebrates the spirit of play that runs deep through the island’s ...

Saturday Aug 23

August 23, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 23, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
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 facing land, people, and sea. Natural materials and bold colors evoke ...
August 23, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Shirley Moorhouse – EYES Join us for a guided tour of Shirley Moorhouse's exhibition - EYES, which features her innovative artworks spanning 30 years. Moorhouse is a respected member of the Canadian art community and renowned for her textiles-based wall hangings. Using embroidery, beading, caribou hide, and other objects on black wool stroud, Moorhouse tells ...

Sunday Aug 24

August 24, 2025
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 24, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Program
Celebrating biodiversity! 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 ...
August 24, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Family
A different theme each month! Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon filled with creativity and connection for the family. Unleash your creativity, create memories, and relish quality family time with us! This is a drop-in program, included with the cost of admission. Free for Rooms ...
August 24, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou In this 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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of ...

Monday Aug 25

August 25, 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Summer Camp
Save The Date – Online Registration Opening Soon! Registration Dates: Rooms Members: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM Non-Members: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM   A “Get Tickets” button will appear on this page when registration opens. Online registration only. Once you've completed your online registration, please download the Registration Form and submit it to RoomsOrders@therooms.ca to complete your registration.  Adventures ...
August 25, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 25, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou In this 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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of ...
August 25, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Shirley Moorhouse – EYES Join us for a guided tour of Shirley Moorhouse's exhibition - EYES, which features her innovative artworks spanning 30 years. Moorhouse is a respected member of the Canadian art community and renowned for her textiles-based wall hangings. Using embroidery, beading, caribou hide, and other objects on black wool stroud, Moorhouse tells ...

Tuesday Aug 26

August 26, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 26, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a ...
August 26, 2025
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful morning 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 ...
August 26, 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 ...
August 26, 2025
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Spotlight
Enjoy performances by local outstanding musicians as they fill The Rooms with music and songs from our province’s rich musical history.  Be prepared to sing along, tap your toes or just sit back and delight in the moment.  August 26 – Fergus O’Byrne Fergus O'Byrne is widely acclaimed for his musical legacy, ...
August 26, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Rainbow Family Tour Embark on a vibrant journey together to view the captivating hues of the rainbow at The Rooms. On this guided tour, we will see a spectrum of colors: from fiery reds to sunny yellows, lush greens to serene blues, and even the elusive indigos and violets. Join us each day ...

Wednesday Aug 27

August 27, 2025
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 27, 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 ...
August 27, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
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 ...
August 27, 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 ...
August 27, 2025
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Spotlight
Get to know the people behind the scenes at The Rooms! Each Wednesday this summer, we're shining a spotlight on special collections we care for and the staff who work with them. From archaeology and archives to natural history and conservation, you'll hear firsthand stories about what it's like to work with ...
August 27, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.  Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. ...
August 27, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Tour
In Each Other’s Shoes Learn how shoes are created, fashioned, and crafted for different environments by the people who thrive there. See how cultural identity is displayed through style, design, and decoration. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod ...

Thursday Aug 28

August 28, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 28, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
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 sustain them and spent their lives “making fish”. Join us each day for an interpretive ...
August 28, 2025
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Spotlight
Drop by and talk to local visual artists throughout the summer as they share stories about their work and creative process! Schedule Thursday, August 14: Di Dabinett Thursday, August 21: Di Dabinett Thursday, August 28: Kathleen Knowling Artist Bios Diana Dabinett: B.A.Fine Art, CSPWC, FCA, SCA Diana Dabinett was born in Zimbabwe in 1943, has lived in ...
August 28, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
In Each Other’s Shoes Learn how shoes are created, fashioned, and crafted for different environments by the people who thrive there. See how cultural identity is displayed through style, design, and decoration. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod ...

Friday Aug 29

August 29, 2025
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 29, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.  Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. ...
August 29, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
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 ...
August 29, 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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a ...

Saturday Aug 30

August 30, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 30, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
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 facing land, people, and sea. Natural materials and bold colors evoke ...
August 30, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Shirley Moorhouse – EYES Join us for a guided tour of Shirley Moorhouse's exhibition - EYES, which features her innovative artworks spanning 30 years. Moorhouse is a respected member of the Canadian art community and renowned for her textiles-based wall hangings. Using embroidery, beading, caribou hide, and other objects on black wool stroud, Moorhouse tells ...

Sunday Aug 31

August 31, 2025
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
August 31, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou In this 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. Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of ...

Monday Sep 1

September 1, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...

Tuesday Sep 2

September 2, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...

Wednesday Sep 3

September 3, 2025
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 3, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Féile Séamus Creagh honours the legacy of Séamus Creagh and his contributions to both Irish and Newfoundland traditional music.  Join us for an engaging evening that focuses on the deep connections and shared heritage between the musical traditions of Ireland and Newfoundland. This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please ...

Thursday Sep 4

September 4, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...