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Join us for Doors Open London at Museum London, featuring a full weekend of free activities and creative experiences for all ages!
Bring your friends or family and drop in to enjoy special programming throughout the Museum and our grounds, from live music and artist talks to hands-on art-making and opportunities to connect with artists and community members.
Take part in our beloved annual Community Corn Roast with artist Ron Benner, enjoy greetings from Elder Mary Lou Smoke, hear from celebrated artist Amanda McCavour during a special artist talk, and get creative in a drop-in Studio activity inspired by her work. Plus, enjoy live music from Frank Ridsdale and more throughout the weekend.
Doors Open Saturday continues into the evening as downtown London comes alive for Nuit Blanche, making it the perfect opportunity to spend the day exploring the Museum and the night discovering art and culture across the city.
Saturday - Sept 19
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join artist Amanda McCavour for a special talk on her expansive textile installation, Double Shadow, on view now in our Atrium.
12:45 PM
Welcome Remarks
Begin the day with a traditional welcome led by elder Mary Lou Smoke.
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Enjoy roasted corn served fresh from Ron Benner’s remarkable roving corn-roasting wagon, Maiz Barbacoa, celebrating 21 years of his beloved garden installation As the Crow Flies.
1:00 – 1:45 PM \ 2:15 - 3:00 PM
Live Music: Frank Ridsdale
Enjoy live acoustic performances by local musician Frank Ridsdale.
1:30 – 4:30 PM
Drawing & Embroidery with Amanda McCavour
Join artist Amanda McCavour in our studio for a hands-on introduction to embroidery.
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Explore the Museum’s main level after hours and experience current installations in addition to a special screening of Jessica Karuhanga’s Moon in the 12th House (2017), and an outdoor installation by Mexican-Canadian designer Carlos Portillo.
Sunday - Sept 20
12:00 – 4:00 PM
The Fast and the Fascinating: Facts from our Tour Guides
Begin the day with a traditional welcome led by Melissa Deleary and Mary Lou Smoke, with Ojibwe language and teachings.
