Doon Heritage Village Reopens July 1

We're heading back to the Village!
Doon Heritage Village reopens July 1! Join us for our Grand Opening Event. There will be animals, costumed staff, food, and new stories to tell! Bring the whole family to experience this magical day full of music, food, and an old-fashioned 1914 good time! Plus, for one day only, you can experience Doon for FREE!
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  • Travelling exhibition gives insight into the importance of BEES. Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo Museums are excited to announce the opening of BEES!, a special exhibition developed by Museum of Surrey in collaboration with the Honeybee Centre, and funded by the Government of Canada. This exciting exhibit opens at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Friday, January 26 at 3 p.
    Thursday, 25 January 2024
  • Happy Diwali – The Festival of Lights Illuminates Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Two days only Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26

    Waterloo Region, ON - Diwali, also known as the ‘festival of lights' is celebrated through the month of November and beyond. Widely observed among more than a billion people from a variety of faiths across India and its diaspora.
    Friday, 24 November 2023
  • Travelling exhibition offers new perspective on our fragile planet October 20, 2023 Travelling exhibition offers new perspective on our fragile planet Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Museums are thrilled to announce the launch of Earth in Focus: Insights from Space, a special exhibition developed by the Canada Science and Technology Museum, one of three museums under Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. This exciting travelling exhibit is set to open Saturday, October 21 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
    Friday, 20 October 2023
  • New travelling exhibition celebrates the passion and resilience of the Rohingya community Opening Saturday, September 23 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Waterloo Region - Jasbaa, meaning passion in Rohingya, is at the heart of a new travelling exhibition set to open on Saturday, September 23 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
    Thursday, 21 September 2023
  • New exhibition sheds light on experienced trauma and cultivates hope PARDA (veil) opens Thursday, May 18 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Waterloo Region - May is Asian Heritage Month and the theme for 2023 is “Stories of Determination.” This month is a reminder for all of us to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.
    Tuesday, 16 May 2023
  • New travelling exhibition challenges perceptions of the Arctic May 11, 2023 New travelling exhibition challenges perceptions of the Arctic Waterloo Region - A scientific and cultural journey to the Arctic is the theme of a new travelling exhibition set to open on Friday, May 12 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The Arctic is a place of rapid change.
    Thursday, 11 May 2023
  • Extended due to popular demand! Black And Free: Art Exhibition on view through Sunday, April 2 Extended due to popular demand! Black And Free: Art Exhibition on view through Sunday, April 2 Waterloo Region - Due to popular demand the Black And Free: Art Exhibition, originally billed as a two-day experience, will remain on view at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum through Sunday, April 2, 2023. Established by Dr.
    Monday, 27 March 2023
  • Black And Free: Art Exhibition and Symposium deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom March 13, 2023 Black And Free: Art Exhibition and Symposium deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom Waterloo Region - For centuries, Black people all over the world have used visual art, literature, performance, theatre, music and other means of expression to imagine and advocate for freedom in their public and private lives. Started by Dr.
    Monday, 13 March 2023
  • Giving Voice exhibit explores the power of music across generations For immediate release - February 17, 2023 Waterloo Region - Giving Voice: Vocal Ensembles in Waterloo, a new multimedia exhibit will open at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Saturday, February 25. Originally inspired by the 100th anniversary of the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Giving Voice celebrates the heritage of local vocal ensembles, their diversity, the communities they inspire, and the power of music across generations.
    Friday, 17 February 2023
  • The Holidays have arrived at Region of Waterloo Museums Store windows and streets are filled with bright lights, colourful gift boxes, decorated trees and fresh garland. Snow has started to dust the ground in the Region and our historic sites are busy putting on their holiday finery.
    Thursday, 17 November 2022
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Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives
10 Huron Road, Kitchener N2P 2R7
Phone: 519-748-1914

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Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village
Tel: 519-748-1914
Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Tel: 519-742-7752
McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Tel: 519-624-8250
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