Current Exhibits
On exhibit until April 16, 2023
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Dibaajimowin highlights the Indigenous contributions to the history of this land. Contributions often overlooked in favour of the well established settler narrative. A narrative represented in the familiar set of murals painted by Selwyn Dewdney in 1950.
On exhibit until January 27, 2024
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
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.
On exhibit until May 21, 2023
Schneider Haus
Come experience Miijim where traditional foodways help to nourish mind, body and soul.
On exhibit to December 18, 2023
McDougall Cottage
Anchored in the history of the 165-year-old Cottage, located in downtown Cambridge, the exhibit features a multimedia journey of shared personal stories of resiliency and offers resources and strategies to help our community bounce back from life’s challenges.
Permanent exhibit
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Our main gallery exhibit is called Maple Leaf/ Schneiders and traces the 12,000 year human history of Waterloo Region, from Indigenous peoples, to community settlement at the start of the 1800s, to the manufacturing heydays of the 1900s, to the high tech sector boom of recent years.
Permanent exhibit
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
The Waterloo Region Museum joins all Canadians in recognizing the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who have served in the cause of peace and freedom around the world.
Permanent exhibit
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honours individuals and organizations - now numbering more than 400 - for their significant contributions to the community.
Upcoming Exhibits
On exhibit March 25 and 26, 2023
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum will host a two-day Art Exhibition on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, 2023. The exhibition will feature Ontario-based Black artists commissioned to create new artwork that explores the theme of blackness and freedom.
On exhibit May 12 to September 3, 2023
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Arctic Voices takes visitors to the fascinating and changing world of the Arctic, through interactive and object-based exhibits and multimedia experiences. Visitors explore the Arctic through the sights, sounds, and voices of this beautiful and changing place. They discover the wildlife, marvel at the landscapes, and meet the people who call the Arctic home.