It's a Squidapalooza!
Date: Nov 20
12:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Family Fun
We are so excited to share that The Rooms Giant Squid is turning 40 years old! Join us for a Squidapalooza to help us celebrate!
Giant Squid like the one at The Rooms have inspired myths and legends for more than 2000 years! Did you know they live in all the Earth’s oceans, have 2 feeding tentacles, 8 powerful arms, the largest eyes in the animal kingdom and a sharp beak! Wow! That’s giant!!
Join us for a weekend for all things squid including:
Squid Print Crafting - Learn printmaking techniques, using rubber squid, and printing inks to create your own school of swimming cephalopod.
Make a Squid Hat - Using a no-sew pattern, simply use scissors and a series of knots to fashion yourself a wearable winter Squid Hat, with tentacles and all.
Marvel at all kinds of sea life, including the amazing giant squid specimen in the Connections Gallery on Level 3.
Learn the anatomy of a giant squid as you check out our GIANT floor stencil!
Participate in the Name our Giant Squid Contest – enter your name along with a giant squid name for a chance to win a prize (and bragging rights to naming the giant squid at The Rooms)!
On Sunday, get hands on at the Nature Nook station – interact with real specimens like seal pelts and whale baleen, and learn more about nature. Ask Nature NL volunteers all your questions about Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife!
Admission fees apply. Free for Rooms members. Restrictions due to COVID 19 will be in place for everyone’s safety. Masks and proof of vaccination with ID required.
Events & Programs
Join us for an exclusive members-only tour of The Rooms' Conservation Lab to get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how we care for our collections. Get special access and insights into current conservation projects and processes.
Learn more about the science and expertise behind conservation treatments, ask questions, and see preservation work in action.
$12 plus HST. Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 at 10 am. Call Visitor Services to secure your spot at (709) 757-8090.
Join us for an exclusive members-only tour of The Rooms' Conservation Lab to get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how we care for our collections. Get special access and insights into current conservation projects and processes.
Learn more about the science and expertise behind conservation treatments, ask questions, and see preservation work in action.
$12 plus HST. Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00 am. Call Visitor Services to secure your spot at (709) 757-8090.
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.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
Join our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in a creative and supportive environment. All skill levels and experience are welcome.
Quality drawing supplies available. (or feel free to bring your own sketch book)
Cost: $20 plus HST per session. 10% discount for Rooms members. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.