Coffee and Culture: Natural History at The Rooms!


Date: Mar 30
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
COFFEE & CULTURE

If you have been in our Connections gallery, you have probably seen the polar bear, the giant squid, the whale bones, and fossils. Have you ever wondered where the rest of our natural history collection is stored? How the specimens are preserved? Who takes care of it all?

Join us to find out what goes on behind the scenes at our Natural History Facility on Parade Street from a special presentation with our Natural History Collections Manager, Nathalie Djan-Chekar, who can answer all your questions and more!

Non-Member Ticket Price: $11.50 (HST Included)

This program is free for members but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your ticket online or by calling 757-8090.

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Drawing on maps, hydrographic charts, textual records and sketches from The Rooms archival collection, hear the story of seasonal French fishermen, les gardiens, and how the Treaty of Utrecht shaped the Petit Nord on Newfoundland’s northern coast.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.