Fourth Fridays at Guelph Civic Museum
Friday, May 24, 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Free admission
Guelph Civic Museum’s Fourth Fridays event on May 24 is going to be a wild ride! Drop in to explore the popular exhibit kNOw Skateboarding: 60 Years of Skateboarding and Skateboard Culture from 6:30 – 9:00 pm and take in all the fun activities planned to celebrate this fascinating lifestyle.
Check out the mobile skateboard park set up in the museum’s parking lot where the Ward Skatepark’s Demo Team will be showing off their skills. Live music by local musicians will be sure to keep everyone entertained. For visitors who would like to learn more about the evolution of skateboarding, we invite you to take in a talk at 7:00 pm by author, publisher, activist and skateboarder Michael Brooke who will be exploring its past, present and future.
Guelph Civic Museum will be open with free admission from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
View a Rare Guelph Map
Tuesday, May 28 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A rare 1868 colour map of Guelph returned home to the Guelph Civic Museum after extensive conservation at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) in Ottawa. The CCI worked on the map for over 2 years and a total of 275 hours free of charge as part of their commitment to preserving Canadian Heritage. As a wrap up to May is Museum Month, the map will be available for viewing on Tuesday May 28 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with Assistant Curator Kathleen Wall on hand to answer questions.
Tiny Tot Thursday
June 06, 2013 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for this fun drop-in program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Admission $2.00 per person at the door (both adults and children ages 1 and up). Free for Members of Guelph Museums. Members from our partner sites pay $2 per person at the door.
Please note that Tiny Tot Thursdays are held the first Thursday of each month (9:30 am to 11:30 am). This programs is not suitable for large groups.
Please contact val.harrison@guelph.ca for more information about booking programs
