Category Archives: Museums

Doors Open Guelph returns with free tours and fascinating experiences

April 3, 2025

Doors Open Guelph returns Saturday, April 26 with free guided tours of some of Guelph’s most architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites. Continue reading Doors Open Guelph returns with free tours and fascinating experiences


City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event

February 12, 2025

Monday, February 24 – The City of Guelph has declared an end to the significant weather event as of today. Nearly all residential roads have been plowed and snow removal procedures are underway. Some remaining residential sidewalks will continue to be plowed in the coming days. Downtown Guelph from February 24 – 27 will have no overnight street parking permitted between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. as crews work to remove snow from downtown. Vehicle owners may park in municipal lots including the Market Parkade, Macdonell Parking Lot, West Parkade and East Parkade instead. Municipal lots are free to park between the hours of 6 p.m. — 8 a.m. As warmer temperatures occur throughout the day and into the week, snow melt may result in… Continue reading City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event


Exhibition on the Ontario Reformatory comes to Guelph Museum, January 18 to April 30

January 16, 2025

For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of the people of Guelph. Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory, an exhibition guest curated by P. Brian Skerrett, shares stories from within the institution, addressing misconceptions, propaganda and myths. Continue reading Exhibition on the Ontario Reformatory comes to Guelph Museum, January 18 to April 30


Unveiling of photographic mural brings contemporary Indigenous perspective to the river’s edge

October 15, 2024

All are invited to attend and celebrate the unveiling of an art installation beside the Speed River in John Galt Park, at the site of the former Trans Canada Trail kiosk, on October 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Continue reading Unveiling of photographic mural brings contemporary Indigenous perspective to the river’s edge