Beyond the Attic: An Introduction to Genealogy
Date: Oct 20
9:30 am
- 1:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Workshop
Excited about getting to know your ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to Genealogy and will provide an orientation to the archives’ extensive genealogical collection. It will also acquaint participants with practical online resources that can be used for family tree research.
The workshop costs $45 and pre-registration is required. 10% Discount for members. The cost includes a permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms Provincial Archives and a coffee voucher from the Café.
Limited seats available. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Joy Barfoot via email joybarfoot@therooms.ca
Events & Programs
Join us for a 1-hour accessible tour of Grounding: In Celebration of The Rooms 20th Anniversary. This art gallery exhibition explores how Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscapes, history, and culture shape artistic expression. Featuring works by diverse artists and makers, this exhibition reflects the province’s rich heritage through a variety of media and perspectives.
This interactive tour is designed to be accessible for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, while offering a meaningful experience for all participants. Through touchable objects, audio descriptions, and immersive soundscapes, visitors will engage with the exhibition’s themes in a multi-sensory way.
Whether you're experiencing art through your fingertips, ears, or imagination, this tour invites you to connect deeply with the creative spirit of our province. All are welcome.
Cost: Included with admission, but a ticket is required. Get your tickets by calling (709) 757-8090.
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 desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.