Let's Talk About Bugs!
Date: Oct 12
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee and Culture
Dive into the wonderful world of bugs with researchers Abbie Mullins and Catherine Scott as they share their fascinating work on both the insect collections here at The Rooms Natural History Facility, and their own research on spiders.
How are insects preserved for study? What is involved in researching insects and spiders? What can we find out about more their behaviours in our environment? Now is your chance to find out!
Tickets: $12 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the presenters:
Abbie Mullins is an ecologist specializing in Entomology and Arachnology. Her studies focus on the behaviours and interactions of invasive and introduced species in the province, including the notorious fire ant and the candy striped spider. Currently, she is organizing the intake of a major new insect collection to The Rooms and is returning to Memorial University to complete her honours.
Catherine Scott is a behavioural ecologist, natural historian, and arachnologist living in St. John’s. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University. Catherine is passionate about spiders, insects, and other arthropods. She loves sharing her knowledge and her enthusiasm for these fascinating animals with as many people as possible. She volunteers at The Rooms Natural History Facility.
Events & Programs
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 ready for an unforgettable summer! The Rooms will be offering exciting 5-day camps for 8 weeks, filled with creativity, exploration, and fun.
Who Can Attend?
Camp K-3: Open to campers who have completed Kindergarten to Grade 3 by June 2025.
Camp 4-6: Open to campers who have completed Grades 4 to 6 by June 2025.
(No Exceptions)
What to Expect?
Each week, campers will dive into inspiring exhibitions and collections, with activities focused on creative expression through engaging daily themes.
Camp Details!
Cost: $265 Per Week + HST.
10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
Schedule:
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop-off: Between 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick-up: Between 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing summer at The Rooms!
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. Free for Rooms members.
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 the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
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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 Newfoundland and Labrador’s most fascinating collections.
Each week features a new topic and a new face—come with questions and curiosity!
Summer Schedule:
- July 2- Miki Lee and Brittany Mitchell
- July 9 – Robyn Lacy
- July 16 – Ann Devlin
- July 23 – Lori Temple
- August 6 - Joan Mowbray
- August 13 – Elayne Greeley
- August 20 – Elizabeth Fewer
- August 27 – Nathalie Djan-Chekar
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. Free for Rooms members.
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 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. Free for Rooms members.
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”.