The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Aug 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Tuesday: Reconnect with Home: Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador (program 1) 
 (approx. 127 min)

  • Atlantic Crossroads (8 min)
  • Seven Brides for Uncle Sam (52 min)
  • 54 Hours (13 min)
  • Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador (26 min)
  • Last Days of Okak (23 min)
  • Vive la Rose (5 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Today's Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 an activity every month.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 about nature and ask our volunteers all your questions about Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife!

Included with cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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.

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.