The Guelph Civic Museum and McCrae House have a full line-up of exhibitions and events this summer.
“Arthur Cutten: The Story of a Speculator” continues until July 31 at Guelph Civic Museum .
The exhibit, developed by guest curator Dennis Johnson, looks at the life of Arthur Cutten (1870-1936) who was born and buried in Guelph, and became one of our greatest philanthropists.
Cutten lived most of his life in Chicago where he made a fortune in wheat futures. In the 1920s he became leader of the Bull faction in the New York Stock Exchange.
“Spring Ephemerals: Ontario’s Native Wildflowers: A stereoscopic exploration of a little-known aspect of our ecological heritage” continues at the museum until Aug. 26.
The exhibition features the work of Canadian photographer Simon Bell who specializes in stereography (3-D pictures).
Visitors will learn about indigenous plants, discover where they reside and experience their uniqueness and beauty as living three-dimensional sculptures.
“Think Guelph – Guelph Studio Tour” runs at the museum until Nov. 4, featuring an exhibition of artists whose work is inspired by the city.
The museum presents Tiny Tot Thursdays, a drop-in program for children aged one to four years and their caregivers. There will be organized songs, crafts and games on Aug. 2 and Sept. 6 from 9:30 to 11:30am. Admission is $2.
On July 27, from 5 to 9pm the museum is participating in “4th Friday” activities. Admission is free.
The John McCrae House offers an exhibit, “War Horse: Bonfire, Jack and John McCrae” looking at the relationship between McCrae and his own war horses, Bonfire and Jack. The exhibit continues until April 26.
Summer Teas, held in the house gardens July 18 (sold out) and 25 at 2pm features scones, jam, shortbread cookies, fresh berries and McCrae Private Blend Tea.
Tickets are $15 (plus tax) and are available through advance purchase only. Seating is limited. Call 519-836-1221 for tickets.
The Heritage Gardening Hour will take place July 19, from 10 to 11am at McCrae House.
Participants will join the McCrae House Heritage Gardeners for an hour of gardening and find out why heritage gardens is more than just old plants. Proper gardening clothes are required. Admission to this event is free.
Admission to the Guelph Civic Museum is $4 an adult, $3 seniors, students, and children under 14 years old, $10 for a family (two adults and three children maximum). There is a joint admission fee for the McCrae house.
For more information on these events, visit guelph.ca/museum or contact 519-836-1221.
