Mother's Day Melodies - SOLD OUT


Date: May 12
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Harbour View Room

Treat mom or a special mother-figure in your life to a special one-hour performance by guest artists, Shelley Neville and Peter Halley. This dynamic duo will entertain you with songs they love to sing and stories about their adventures together.

You will be treated to coffee and tea along with a delicious scone, thick cream and jam – all in a setting with a stunning view overlooking the Narrows.

Tickets: $40 per person + HST. 10% discount for Members. Advanced tickets are required. Please contact Visitor Services at 709-757-8090.  Please include the number of people in your party at the time of booking. Please note this program accommodates communal seating only.

The program also includes admission to the galleries and a special take away treat.

About the Musicians:

Shelley Neville and Peter Halley have been awarded the honorary Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal and are proud cast members of the Gander production of the Broadway musical Come From Away. They have sung for the Queen in Bonavista, US Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and almost every nook and cranny in Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

Events & Programs

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Camp

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! 

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tour

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.

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.

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spotlight

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
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

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”.

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.