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 |
Daily ActivitiesDiscover fun and engaging drop-in activities for all ages! Every Saturday and Sunday at 1PM and 3PM, enjoy curated hands-on experiences, crafts, games, and more, all designed to spark creativity and learning.*Activities are suitable for all ages, unless otherwise specified. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Not every activity is offered each day. See below for a list of our current activity rotations.
Upcoming EventsSummer
July 1Celebrate Canada Day with Family Fun at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum! Celebrate Canada Day at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Monday, July 1, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a full day of family-friendly fun and activities.
Enjoy classic relay races, retro board games, and exciting wiggle car races that everyone can join. Kids and kids at heart will love face painting, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and creating their own paper bag beaver craft as a special Canadian keepsake.
Don’t miss the chance to make your own ice cream through hands-on churning—perfect for a tasty reward! This lively event offers something for all ages and is included with general admission.
Don’t miss this unforgettable day packed with games, crafts, and sweet treats for all ages. Mark your calendar, bring the whole family, and join us for a festive Canada Day celebration you won’t forget!
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Opening July 5 This summer, dive into our new exhibit; Our Climate Quest! Each week, explore a new theme surrounding our exhibit on climate change, with hands-on challenges to inspire action. From community clean-ups to up cycling fashion, discover ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect our planet. Topics like water conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability are explored through fun and interactive challenges. Join us to make a real impact while learning how we can all contribute to a healthier Earth! Participate in all the challenges in person or on social media to be entered in to win an amazing prize! Use the tag; #OurClimatQuest for all of your entries!
Week 1: The Power of Local Change - July 5-11 Kick-off our new exhibit by making a difference in our own communities, with a hands-on Community Clean-Up Challenge. Help us keep the environment clean while learning the importance of local action alongside our community partners! Week 2: Roots of Change - July 12-18 Week 3: Compact and Conserve - July 19-25 Week 4: Power Down, Planet Up!- July 26- August 1 Week 5: Eco-Art - August 2-8 Week 6: Eco-Fashion Revolution - August 9-15 Week 7: Rising Tides, Rising Action - August 16-22 Week 8: Living Landscapes - August 23-29 Week 9: Next Gen Sustainability - August 30 - September 2
Programs for LittlesThis program will return in the Summer - Please watch the calendar for all updates!! Museum Babies Join us at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for our brand new parent and tot program - Museum Babies! A 45 minute drop-in program filled with sensory fun, songs, stories, and more! Get exclusive access to our museum galleries, explore new topics each week, and enjoy some time to socialise with other parents. Each session is $5 per child.
Ages 0-23 months.
Little Learners Join us at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for our beloved parent-and-tot program - Little Learners! A 45 minute drop-in program filled with story times, crafts, play, and fun! Get exclusive access to our museum galleries, explore new topics each week, and enjoy a structured play program with practical skill building opportunities for littles! Each session is $5 per child.
Ages 2-4 years.
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Schneider Haus National Historic Site |
There is always something going on at Schneider Haus, check out our events calendar or explore our Discovery Space! |
McDougall Cottage Historic Site |
There are no extra activities currently scheduled. |