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Black And Free

On exhibit now to February 1, 2025
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 

Black And Free is an artistic and academic experience that deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom projecting expansive visions of what that could be for engaged, curious and casual members of the public. The exhibition will feature Ontario-based emerging and established Black artists who were commissioned to create new artwork that explores the theme of blackness and freedom. 

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BEYOND the BRICKS: 100 Years of St. Mary’s General Hospital

On exhibit now to April 22, 2025
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 

Hospitals are more than just a physical building – it's the care provided within its walls and the teams who provide care that impact and shapes the lives of entire communities and generations. St. Mary’s General Hospital is no exception. Explore a century of care through untold stories, personal accounts, and interesting artifact.

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Currents of Change

On exhibit now
McDougall Cottage

Through a blend of history, ecology, and Indigenous and settler narratives, this captivating exhibit examines the profound and dynamic connection between the Grand River, Cambridge’s heritage, and our collective future.      

War Memorial

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.

Maple Leaf/ Schneiders Gallery

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. 

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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.