There's always something on at the Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives! Please choose a site to learn about the BONUS activities included with general admission.
| Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village |
Black and Free: Art ExhibitionExtended to April 2, 2023 The exhibition features Ontario-based Black artists commissioned to create new artwork that explores the theme of blackness and freedom. Friday, March 3112 p.m.—Steam Have you ever wondered how steam powered engines work? Use a wooden model and learn how Hazel, our amazing flywheel, would have worked in the early 1900s. 1 p.m. - Sounds Like History What’s that sound? Try to match sounds from the past to the correct object! 2 p.m. - Decade Games Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Sorry!, Ludo…we’ve got them all! Enjoy playing popular games from the past and present! 3 p.m. – Story Reading Stories are a great way to connect with friends, family and your community. Join museum staff for a story reading activity, which features a variety of books! Best for ages 2 - 7.
Saturday, April 1Dibaagimowin: Stories from this Land Roundtable Discussion2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come for open-hearted public conversations about questions sparked by Dibaajimowin: Stories from this Land, curated by Emma Rain Smith, at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (KSWRM). All perspectives, viewpoints, and ideas are welcome. A panel of Ontario museum professionals will have an open and collaborative conversation about museum collecting practices, through the lenses of sustainability, representation, and ethics. What do we need to learn and unlearn before deciding how/what/when to collect and display? How can an existing collection be activated or reinterpreted? Panelists include:
Sunday, April 212 p.m. – Story Reading Stories are a great way to connect with friends, family and your community. Join museum staff for a story reading activity, which features a variety of books! Best for ages 2 - 7. 1 p.m. - Sounds Like History What’s that sound? Try to match sounds from the past to the correct object! 2 p.m. - Decade Games Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Sorry!, Ludo…we’ve got them all! Enjoy playing popular games from the past and present! 3 p.m.—Steam Have you ever wondered how steam powered engines work? Use a wooden model and learn how Hazel, our amazing flywheel, would have worked in the early 1900s. |
| Schneider Haus National Historic Site |
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There is always something happening at Schneider Haus! Ask our team at the front desk when you arrive!
Easter WeekendHop on down to Schneider Haus to celebrate Easter weekend! Friday, April 7Kick off Easter weekend with us! Come on down to Schneider Haus to taste test the traditional Easter treat: Hot Cross Buns! While you’re here learn about plant materials you can use to make a natural dye bath, and how to “scratch eggs”! Before you leave, plant a seed to bring home with you to start your garden! Saturday, April 8Hop on down to Schneider Haus for a ton of spring fun! Taste test traditional German sweet bread, participate in a mini egg hunt for a treat and take part in our outdoor bunny games! Sunday, April 9
Hop on down to Schneider Haus for a ton of spring fun! Taste test traditional German sweet bread, participate in a mini egg hunt for a treat and take part in our outdoor bunny games! Monday, April 10
Spring has sprung! Join us at Schneider Haus for a day of fun spring crafts, bunny games, and plant a seed with us to bring back to your own garden! |
| McDougall Cottage Historic Site |
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On now at McDougall Cottage, Resiliency: Shared Stories of Strength and Survival. There are no extra activities currently scheduled. |