Memorial Day at The Rooms
Date: Jul 1
9:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Where: Theatre
July 1, 2024 – Memorial Day
The Rooms is pleased to have been chosen as an alternate viewing option for the commemorative Memorial Day Ceremony at the Newfoundland National War Memorial.
The doors to the building will open at 9 am, providing visitors time to find seating in the theatre on Level 2 of The Rooms for the live streaming of the ceremony which will commence at 9:30 am.
The Rooms galleries will also open to the public at 9 am.
We invite you to visit the Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou Exhibition in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Gallery on Level 2.
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for purchase in the café at 9 am, regular café service will commence at 10 am.
Admission will be free all day.
Events & Programs
Born in 1882, Elsie Holloway’s professional life as a St. John’s photographer and businesswoman spanned two world wars, an economic depression, and the rapid evolution of photographic technology. Researcher Suzanne Sexty shares her extensive knowledge, celebrating Elsie Holloway—a trailblazing woman of her time.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.