Visit today! Waterloo Region Museum
New Exhibit!
519-748-1914 TTY: 519-575-4608 10 Huron Road (just off Homer Watson Boulevard) Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
ToTs Time! Tuesdays and Thursdays January 12 to June 30, 10 to 11 a.m. Special themed activities, stories and games for children ages two to five. $2 per child plus HST. 10 per cent membership discount applies. See website for schedule and exceptions.
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Winter/Spring 2016
New Tots Time Saturday Workshops Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Stories that connect us.
Be immersed in a world of darkness On exhibit February 5 to May 8, 2016 The dark is a place of mystery. This engaging exhibit invites visitors of all ages to explore life that exists on our planet with little or no light. In The Dark reveals what thrives beneath the soil, under the sea, in the shadows of night and within other dark environments. A traveling exhibit organized by Cincinnati Museum Center.
Family Day and March Break Family Day Weekend – February 13 to 15 March Break – March 12 to 20
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. $9 plus HST per child for each workshop. Advance registration is required. Capacity limited. Valentines Wreath for Kids – February 6 Young Gardeners – February 27 Decorate an Easter Plate – March 5 Soup in Jar for Kids – Just Add Water – March 19 Bird Nest Building – April 2 Spring Wreath for Kids – April 16
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Special Events and Exhibits New Exhibit!
MUSEUMS Waterloo Region Museum Doon Heritage Village Joseph Schneider Haus McDougall Cottage
Visit for family fun for all ages during Family Day and March break!
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• Special Activities throughout the day for all ages • New In The Dark Exhibit in feature gallery Visit our website for more information.
Be immersed in a world of darkness www.regionofwaterloo.ca/museums
On exhibit February 5 to May 8, 2016
Special events 10 per cent membership discount Advanced registration required
Waterloo Region Museum
January events
Visit our main gallery that tells the story of Waterloo Region and our feature gallery that showcases local and travelling exhibits from around the world.
Holiday Family Fun Days January 2 and 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doon Heritage Village
Waterloo Region Museum closed to the public January 4 to 10
Experience our picturesque 60 acre living history village that interprets life in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. Open May through December.
Waterloo Region Hall of Fame
Learn about the people and organizations that have made a difference in Waterloo Region. Admission One low admission price includes our feature and main exhibit galleries, Doon Heritage Village and the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame. Adults $10 plus HST Seniors/students $8 plus HST Children (five to 12 years) $5 plus HST Children under five years Free Family (two adults and their dependent children) $25 plus HST Museum members receive a 10 per cent discount on selected special events, workshops, concessions and in our gift shop. Gift certificates available. Winter Museum Gallery hours – open daily January 1: Museum Closed January 2: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Open January 3: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Open January 4 to 10: Museum Closed January 11 to April 30: Open Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter Doon Heritage Village hours – seasonal January 1 to April 30: Village Closed (except for pre-booked education programs) Season Opening: May 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. As parking can be limited, please consider carpooling to help with parking capacity and the environment.
Last day to see BEER! The Exhibit – January 3
Waterloo Region Museum re-opens – January 11 Moms and Babes Morning Out Every other Wednesday, $3 plus HST. January 27, February 10, February 24, March 9, March 23, April 20 M
PD Day Family Fun: Hockey Theme – January 29 K-W Symphony Kinderconcert Series R Buzzing Brass – January 30 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pre-concert activities 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Concert Call 519-745-4711 for tickets.
Visit our website for more details or call 519-748-1914. Regular business hours/admission apply unless noted.
Workshops
March Break Madness – March 12 to 20 Fun for all ages! Visit our website for more details.
Advanced registration required. 10 per cent membership discount applies. Limited capacity. Non-refundable. All prices subject to HST. All workshops 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
7th Annual Soupfest: Just Add Water March 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Museum Easter Fun – March 25 to 28 Easter Sunrise Service – March 27, 7 a.m. Freeport United Brethren Church in Doon Heritage Village Teddy Bears Night at the Museum – April 1, 6 to 8 p.m. M Friends of Waterloo Region Museum Annual General Meeting – April 6, 7 p.m.
24th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast April 13, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
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Season Opening of Doon Heritage Village! May 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adventures in Time Summer Day Camp Registration March 5 M R 9:30 to 10 a.m. Museum Members only 10 a.m. to noon Non-members Sisters of Fire Blacksmithing for Women March 5, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular admission plus HST or $5 admission plus HST with a monetary donation to a local women’s shelter.
Pruning Trees and Shrubs April 9, $10
Teas and Syrups April 23, $25
Valentine’s Craft for Children February 7
March events
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Growing Indoor Seedlings February 27, $10
Soups and Stocks April 9, $25
K-W Symphony Kinderconcert Series R Goldilocks and Three Musical Bears – April 9 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pre-concert activities 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Concert Call 519-745-4711 for tickets.
February events
Home School Day – February 19 Leap Year Baby Birthday Party – February 28
Bread Making 101 February 20, $25
April events
Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 24, 2 p.m.
Family Day Weekend – February 13, 14, 15 Fun for all ages! Visit our website for more details.
Chocolate Lovers February 6, $25
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Family Fun Days! These special days feature engaging activities for all ages. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit our website for more details. Snow Critters Weekend January 16 and 17 Snow Graffiti Weekend January 23 and 24 Snow Games Weekend January 30 and 31 Sunday Fun Day Valentine’s Craft for Children February 7
Special Wreath Workshops Package! We will be offering a series of four wreath workshops that can be purchased as a package. All workshops 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $25 each or four for $85 per person plus HST. Valentines Wreath – February 6 Spring Wreath – April 16 Autumn Wreath – September 24 Evergreen Christmas Wreath November 19