Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is currently hosting two incredible exhibits under one roof. Open now, explore Inspiring NATURE, Inspired TECHNO: Biomimicry and Transport and Disheveling! An extraordinHAIRY exhibition. Both exhibitions offer visitors an opportunity to explore science and nature from different perspectives.

Inspiring NATURE, Inspired TECHNO: Biomimicry and Transport examines how nature influences technological development, specifically in the field of transportation. Featuring over 30 natural specimens, it highlights how living organisms inspire innovative designs and materials in engineering and mobility.

Disheveling! An extraordinHAIRY exhibition takes you into the extraordinHAIRY world of hair! Explore all kinds of hair from human to animal and even plant! The exhibition explores hair from biological, cultural, and practical perspectives, in a fun and engaging way.

“The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum continues to be a place where education, curiosity, and community meet,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Region of Waterloo. “These exhibitions offer unique perspectives on the world around us. We're proud to support spaces that make learning accessible, engaging, and relevant for all ages.”

Disheveling! An extraordinHAIRY exhibition is a production of the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science with the contribution of Heritage Canada and the collaboration of Télé-Québec.

Inspiring NATURE, Inspired TECHNO: Biomimicry and Transport is a production of the Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier in collaboration with the Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke, the Granby Zoo, and the Institut de biomimétisme. It was made possible thanks to the contribution of the Government of Canada.

Inspiring NATURE, Inspired TECHNO: Biomimicry and Transport and Disheveling! An extraordinHAIRY exhibition are open now until May 10, 2026, at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.

Hours:

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To learn more, visit the webpage for the Inspiring NATURE, Inspired TECHNO exhibit and the webpage for the Disheveling! An extraordinHAIRY exhibition.

About the Region of Waterloo Museums

The Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives operates four experiential sites throughout Waterloo Region. Together, Doon Heritage Village, Schneider Haus, McDougall Cottage and the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum tell stories from this region through educational and public programming, events, and a collection of over 60,000 cultural belongings.

About the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science

The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science's mission is to inspire, amaze, and make the discovery of nature, science, and the richness of our natural heritage collections accessible to everyone. As a museum institution accredited by the Government of Quebec, the Museum guarantees internationally recognized quality in museological practices. The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science is financially supported by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications and the City of Sherbrooke.

About the Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier

Located in Valcourt in the Eastern Townships region, the Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier makes the legacy of Joseph‐Armand Bombardier and his successors come alive. It shows that creativity, ingenuity, invention and innovation are within everyone’s reach! Founded in 1971, the Museum actively inspires future generations and accomplishes a cultural and educational mission.