A true gem in the heart of St. John’s, The Rooms is an absolute must-visit for locals and tourists alike. The experience begins before you even step inside; the building itself is a gorgeous piece of architecture that beautifully complements the city’s skyline.
One of the first things you’ll appreciate is the fair and reasonable admission price. It’s great value for the quality and scale of the facility. They also have special times when students can get in for free, which is a fantastic initiative to make arts and culture accessible to everyone.
Once inside, the art gallery and museum collections are simply stunning. Everything is so wonderfully put together and immaculately kept. You can feel the passion and care that goes into every exhibit. It’s clear that whoever is in charge of the galleries has a great love for what they do, as the attention to detail is evident everywhere you look. It makes for a truly immersive and enjoyable experience as you explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich history and vibrant arts scene.
Beyond the exhibits, the amenities are top-notch. The gift shop is incredibly cute and boasts a wide selection of amazing Newfoundland merchandise, as well as items specific to The Rooms. And while it deserves its own separate review, I have to mention that the on-site cafe is amazing.
Overall, The Rooms is a world-class facility that St. John’s should be incredibly proud of. I can’t recommend it enough.

Fantastic museum, I really enjoy the art gallery of the Newfoundland local artist. Amazing pieces.

And we learned about the history of indigenous people. It was so touching.

And we found the interaction between the public the organizers is also very interesting. Ppl are creating their art pieces in The Rooms at night on Friday. Then there’s a wall full of their artwork.

The Rooms turned out to be one of the must explore stops in St. John’s. I spent a couple of hours exploring and could’ve easily stayed longer. The exhibits on Newfoundland’s history, especially the personal artifacts from people before and during the world wars, really made me pause.

The whale section was another highlight, something you don’t forget quickly, the carved whale skull alone is massive, stretching several feet across, and it really gives you a sense of just how enormous these creatures are. And of course, the view from upstairs is worth the visit on its own, looking out over the harbour and Signal Hill is just beautiful.

If you like reading through every exhibit, plan for most of a day. Otherwise, a few hours is enough to get a real feel. Either way, it’s a place that leaves an impression.

We visited The Rooms in St. John’s, yesterday.
It was Canada Day, and entry was free — we didn’t know that in advance, so it was a nice surprise!
The place was beautiful and very interesting. It includes two art galleries and three museum sections.
If you enjoy museums, this is definitely a place you’ll love. To explore everything properly and take your time reading through the exhibits, expect to spend at least two hours or more.
The washrooms were clean, and the gift shop was lovely, it had a great selection of local products at reasonable prices, which isn’t always the case in museum gift shops.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting St. John’s!

First time there. A beautiful, modern museum in the heart of St. John’s. Full of historical artifacts, arts and educational facts about NFLD. The restaurant there produces delicious food with an outstanding view of the harbour and Signal Hill. Good for all ages!