Catching the Entomology Bug


Date: May 30
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre

The Rooms entomology collection is growing and becoming an important resource for studying insect diversity in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Join us along with our partners, Nature NL and Memorial University Botanical Garden, for the launch of an exciting project for a fun summer filled with insect-themed events and activities. Entomology Intern, Abbie Mullins, will share insights on insect collections at The Rooms and the Canadian Museum of Nature.

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

Photo credit: by Amanda Stewart.

Events & Programs

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

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.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Drawing

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.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how one creates a dance piece? How much thought and precision goes into being a dancer? Kittiwake Dance Theatre’s new artistic director, Yukichi Hattori will give you a peek into a day of a professional dance company.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.