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Thursday Jul 31

July 31, 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 ...
July 31, 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 ...
July 31, 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, July 3 – Amber-Lynn Thorne • Thursday, July 10 – Daniel Rumbolt • Thursday, July 17 – Daniel Rumbolt • Thursday, July 24 – Kayla Walsh • Thursday, ...

Friday Aug 1

August 1, 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 1, 2025
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and ...
August 1, 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 1, 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 2

August 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 ...
August 2, 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 2, 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 3

August 3, 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 3, 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 4

August 4, 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 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 ...
August 4, 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 4, 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 5

August 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5 - Valmy Valmy is a St. John’s-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from who’s ...
August 5, 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 6

August 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Grounding: Through the Senses This sensory tour of the art gallery exhibition 'Grounding' is accessible through touchable objects, audio descriptions, scents, and soundscapes. Participants can experience the exhibition’s themes and artworks in a way that emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture. Join us each day for an ...
August 6, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
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 6, 2025
7:00PM - 9:00PM
workshop
Come Summer, capelin and squid swarm the shores of Newfoundland & Labrador. The sight of capelin rolling, alongside stories and songs about squid jigging grounds and the elusive giant squid are the inspiration for this interactive monoprint workshop. During the workshop, participants will hear facts and lore around these ocean creatures and ...

Thursday Aug 7

August 7, 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 7, 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. ...

Friday Aug 8

August 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
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 8, 2025
7:00PM - 9:00PM
You are invited to join us for the free public art gallery opening reception! Celebrate the opening of Kathleen Knowling: Art is What Makes Life More Interesting Than Art, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the heart of Knowling’s creative world—her handmade sketchbooks. Through drawings, poetry, collage, and whimsical reflections, this exhibition invites you ...

Saturday Aug 9

August 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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. ...

Sunday Aug 10

August 10, 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 10, 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 11

August 11, 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 ...
August 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 12

August 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 desk ...
August 12, 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 12, 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 12 – Jim Payne From Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland, Jim Payne is a ...
August 12, 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 13

August 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2025
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Grounding: Through the Senses This sensory tour of the art gallery exhibition 'Grounding' is accessible through touchable objects, audio descriptions, scents, and soundscapes. Participants can experience the exhibition’s themes and artworks in a way that emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture. Join us each day for an ...
August 13, 2025
6:00PM - 6:30PM
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 13, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Arta Vista
In celebration of the Canada Summer Games, renowned Newfoundland fiddler Kelly Russell will share songs, stories and fiddle tunes from his extensive repertoire learned over his long career as a cultural keeper of the flame. The concept for these shows was sparked by the realization that Kelly first met the iconic ...