Spring Break at The Rooms
Date: Apr 7
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
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Celebrate spring break with us at The Rooms! From March 30th to April 7th, 2024 children 12 and under can enjoy FREE admission to a week filled with fun and creativity.
This year, we're thrilled to partner with Bricks & Minifigs St. John's and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting LEGO® brick building event from April 2 – April 7.
Here's what you can expect:
Exhibition of Local Builds: Explore an impressive showcase of LEGO® creations crafted by local enthusiasts.
Builder Spotlight Station: Have burning questions about designs made of LEGO® bricks? Visit our builder spotlight station and chat with members of NewfoundLUG who will share their expertise and passion for LEGO® brick building.
Community Build: Join in on the fun and contribute to our community display! Every visitor will receive a LEGO® brick to add to the display, creating a collaborative masterpiece throughout the week.
Daily Themed Builds: Unleash your creativity with unique themed builds each day in the Open Minds area on Level 3. Here's a glimpse of our daily themes:
- April 2: Show Us What You’re Made Of - Create a self-portrait with bricks that reflects your personality and style.
- April 3: Think Outside the Brick - Let your imagination soar as you build abstract masterpieces inspired by patterns, shapes, and colors.
- April 4: Building House and Home - Design your dream home or construct a cozy space that represents the idea of home.
- April 5: This is How We Go - Showcase your favorite mode of transportation, whether it's by boat, train, plane, bicycle, or snowmobile.
- April 6: Beastly Builds - Bring creatures big and small to life with LEGO® bricks. Need inspiration? Visit the "Connections" gallery on Level 3.
- April 7: Fabricating Foliage - Explore the rich natural world of Newfoundland and Labrador by creating your favorite features of nature using LEGO® bricks.
Don't miss out on this exciting LEGO® event during spring break week at The Rooms. We can't wait to see you!
Don't miss out on this exciting LEGO® event during spring break week at The Rooms. We can't wait to see you!
LEGO® bricks are for PLAY only! Feel free to be creative, build, and have fun BUT please remember: These bricks are NOT for keeps!
HOLIDAY HOURS
| Friday, March 29 | Closed in observation of Good Friday |
| Saturday, March 30 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday, March 31 | 12 – 5 pm |
| Monday, April 1 | Closed |
| Tuesday, April 2 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday, April 3 | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Thursday, April 4 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Friday, April 5 | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Saturday, April 6 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday, April 7 | 12 – 5 pm |
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Bricks are small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.
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.
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War
April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and find out about their stories, experiences, and roles.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with Collections Manager Wade Greeley on this exclusive members-only tour of the museum vault!
Wade will showcase historical artwork in the museum’s collection, from 19th-century portraits to ship paintings, by sharing the journey of these artifacts into the collection and the methods used to preserve them. Discover the history of the paintings in the museum’s collection and explore artifacts rarely seen by the public.
Cost: $20 plus HST. Registration will open at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Secure your spot by calling (709) 757-8090.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience with Collections Manager Wade Greeley on this exclusive members-only tour of the museum vault!
Wade will showcase historical artwork in the museum’s collection, from 19th-century portraits to ship paintings, by sharing the journey of these artifacts into the collection and the methods used to preserve them. Discover the history of the paintings in the museum’s collection and explore artifacts rarely seen by the public.
Cost: $20 plus HST. Registration will open at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Secure your spot by calling (709) 757-8090.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
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.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
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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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.
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.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
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.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
Join us for a screening of the critically acclaimed film Skeet, produced by Mary Sexton, directed by Nik Sexton and featuring a standout performance by Sean Dalton, earning him a Canadian Screen Award nomination, and the People’s Pick award at the 2025 Canadian Film Festival.
Synopsis:
After being released from prison, Billy Skinner returns to his low-income neighborhood, feeling like the area has changed dramatically and what was once a predominantly white neighbourhood is now mostly occupied by refugee families. 1h44m
Tickets: $13.50 plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.