Spotlight on Visual Artists


Date: Jul 11
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium

In celebration of the province’s Year of the Arts, drop-by and talk to local visual artists throughout the summer as they share stories about their work and creative process.

Chat about what gets the creative juices flowing and see art come alive!

Elijah Martel (they/he) is a storyteller, multidisciplinary artist, and comics enthusiast. Their work explores world-building, memory, and queerness through a lens of folklore and narrative.

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

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.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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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6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

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.

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.