Be Our Guest: The Social Etiquette of Gathering
Sep 12, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Be Our Guest: The Social Etiquette of Gathering
Location: Oakville Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Embark on a self-guided tour of an exhibition that explores the fascinating etiquette of social gatherings.
From the grandeur of a formal wedding to the coziness of a movie night with close friends, gatherings have always reflected the spirit of their time. Whether written in etiquette manuals, whispered through social circles, or shared in today’s blogs, the unspoken rules of hosting and attending have shaped how we connect.
Learn about the Edwardian era — a time of elegance, change, and evolving customs, much like the world of Downton Abbey. Discover how shifting fashion, lively conversation, and new dining styles signaled a gradual loosening of strict formality, even as many traditions held firm.
The Oakville Museum invites you to Be Our Guest and uncover the nuanced rules that have guided social life through history.
Cost: General admission by donation - Suggested $7 per person
Ages: All Ages