FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums

The FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums is a voluntary public foundation dedicated to the preservation of Waterloo Region's history and cultures.

Support the FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums. Your donations enhance programming and exhibits at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, Doon Heritage Village, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, and McDougall Cottage Historic Site, bringing history to life!

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FRIENDS Board of Directors

2025-26 Board Members

Kelly Smith (President)
Heidi Peller-Oliver (Vice President)
Glenn Roach (Treasurer)
Lynette Zehr (Secretary)
Julie Arthur-O'Hare

Nivala Maharaj-Persad
Tuncer Kiyak
Mark Kerr
Vikki Poirier
Beverley Davis

Yisong Wang
Pamela Hutchings
Mick Chow
Giovanni Giuga
Freedaus Jinadu

Mission Statement

To support the mandate of the Region of Waterloo Museums by: Supporting and promoting the value of our volunteers, creatively fundraising, enhancing education, advocating for stakeholders, and enhancing community presence.

Vision Statement

Since 1956, the FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums has been working in partnership with museum staff and volunteers to support and contribute to the preservation of the heritage, culture, and traditions of Waterloo Region.

Impact Statement and Timeline

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FUN!draising

Gift Shop Items

Purchase a limited edition collectible of a building in Doon Heritage Village, an ideal gift or keepsake of your visit. The resin-cast and hand-painted model of the Petersburg Grand Trunk Railway Station, designed by New Brunswick artist Catherine Karnes Munn, is available in our gift shop for only $10 plus HST. There are also a number of other items available. All funds raised through the sale of these item support the Friends of Waterloo Region Museums.

Starry Night

Starry Night is the Friends of the Waterloo Region Museums' annual Christmas extravaganza! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavours of a Christmas past as you see Doon Heritage Village in its finest lamp-lit beauty. Over 100 lanterns and lamps light up the historic Village. Music, food, and good cheer under the silent stars are sure to get you and your family into the spirit of Christmas. Each purchased ticket will be entered into a door prize draw.

Workshops

Our workshops run throughout the seasons. Please check the museums event calendar & subscribe to their e-newsletter to be notified of the next offering!

Annual Heritage Plant Sale

Join us in the spring for the annual FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums Heritage Plant Sale, typically held on the Saturday of the May long weekend. A selection of the flower and vegetable varieties found in the gardens of Doon Heritage Village are available for purchase while supplies last. Check back for event information.