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, and McDougall Cottage, bringing history to life!
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.
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.
Impact Statement and Timeline
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.
Quilt Auction
The FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums have partnered for many years with two very creative local quilters to hand-sew a Mennonite quilt to support our fundraising. Quilts of this calibre are highly prized locally, nationally, and even internationally. Make your bid on this year's quilt now.
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!
Plant Sale
Join us in the spring for the annual FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums 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.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
We are actively seeking partnerships, door prizes, etc. If you have an idea please contact us at friendsWRM83@gmail.com
Review our Sponsor Recognition Levels here.
Our Sponsors
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Date of Annual General Meeting
Generally, 7 p.m. First Wednesday in April
Annual General Meeting Agenda
Check back for upcoming agenda
Annual General Meeting Minutes
- April 5, 2023 - Download
- April 6, 2022 - Download Minutes
- April 7, 2021 - Download Minutes
- April 1, 2020 - Download Minutes
Last Year's Highlights
Last Year's Financial Report
Bylaws and Documents