There's always something on at the Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives! Please choose a site to learn about the BONUS activities included with general admission.
| Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village |
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We’ve got a little bit of everything going on, with our free activities! Activities run for a half hour and are suitable for all ages, unless otherwise specified. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, September 2112:00 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 1900s. 1:00 p.m. – Coming to Canada Come and explore real stories, as we find out about people from around the world arriving here in Waterloo Region. We’d welcome hearing your stories too. 2:00 p.m. - Sounds Like History What’s that sound? Try to match sounds from the past to the correct object! 3:00 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! Thursday, September 2212:00 p.m. - Sounds Like History What’s that sound? Try to match sounds from the past to the correct object! 1:00 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! 2:00 p.m. – Coming to Canada Come and explore real stories, as we find out about people from around the world arriving here in Waterloo Region. We’d welcome hearing your stories too. 3:00 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 1900s. Friday, September 23Curated by Emma Rain Smith, this multi-media exhibition highlights Indigenous contributions to the history of this land, often overlooked in favour of the well-established settler narratives. Aambe bizindaw - come let’s listen to the oral history of Urban Indigenous folks, the work that they have accomplished and continue to do across the region. 12 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. – LEGO Assembly Line Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Test your assembly line and teamwork skills, by building a LEGO car! 2 p.m. — Skulls What kind of food do animals eat? How do predators hunt for prey? Learn about neighbourhood animals by looking at their skulls! Best for ages 5 and up. 3 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! Saturday, September 24Curated by Emma Rain Smith, this multi-media exhibition highlights Indigenous contributions to the history of this land, often overlooked in favour of the well-established settler narratives. Aambe bizindaw - come let’s listen to the oral history of Urban Indigenous folks, the work that they have accomplished and continue to do across the region. 12 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. - Conestoga Wagon Imagine walking for 10 weeks, to get to your new home. You’ll have to go over mountains, cross rivers, and make it through a swamp. Learn about the journeys of Mennonites who travelled to this area using Conestoga wagons. 2 p.m. – LEGO Assembly Line Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Test your assembly line and teamwork skills, by building a LEGO car! 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 1900s. Sunday, September 25Curated by Emma Rain Smith, this multi-media exhibition highlights Indigenous contributions to the history of this land, often overlooked in favour of the well-established settler narratives. Aambe bizindaw - come let’s listen to the oral history of Urban Indigenous folks, the work that they have accomplished and continue to do across the region. 12 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. - Decade Games Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Sorry!, Ludo…we’ve got them all! Enjoy playing popular games from the past and present! 2 p.m. – Coming to Canada Come and explore real stories, as we find out about people from around the world arriving here in Waterloo Region. We’d welcome hearing your stories too. 3 p.m. - Sounds Like History What’s that sound? Try to match sounds from the past to the correct object! |
| 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! |
| 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. |