Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives

Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives Welcome to the Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives! One admission price includes entry to the village and museum exhibits.
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Main Gallery:
Our main exhibit gallery traces the 12,000 year human history of Waterloo Region, from First Nation's peoples, to European settlement at the start of the 1800s, to the manufacturing heydays of the 1900s, to the high tech sector boom of recent years. Visitors will discover the reasons why people from around the world have immigrated to this region of Canada - whether they came for lov

e, education, a better life, a new job or to find freedom. Doon Heritage Village:
Waterloo Region Museum is the entrance to Doon Heritage Village, a picturesque 60 acre living history village open seasonally. Doon Heritage Village shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Waterloo Region Hall of Fame:
Honouring people who make a difference! The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the Waterloo Region Museum. The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honours individuals and groups - now numbering more than 400 - for their significant contributions to the community. The Hall of Fame is overseen by a Board of Governors with representation from across Waterloo Region. Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village are part of Region of Waterloo Museums that is made up of: Waterloo Region Museum/Doon Heritage Village, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, and McDougall Cottage Historic Site. All of these sites are owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. FACEBOOK PAGE TERMS OF USE:
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Looking for a wooly good time? Maybe some sheep thrills?Don't miss Saturday's Sheep Shearing Demonstration!Join us as ou...
06/19/2026

Looking for a wooly good time? Maybe some sheep thrills?

Don't miss Saturday's Sheep Shearing Demonstration!

Join us as our Babydoll x Southdown crosses get sheared just in time for our grand reopening.
This is a great chance to see a traditional farm skill up close and watch wool being safely and carefully removed from our sheep. Our shearer will answer questions and provide information about the importance of this vital seasonal health and welfare practice. This family-friendly experience offers a unique look at an important part of agricultural life.

Demonstrations will take place at the Bricker Barn.

Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Doon Heritage Village
Included with general admission. No advance registration required.

We've had some last minute events added to our calendar and you don't want to miss them!!🐑Sheep Shearing Demonstration -...
06/16/2026

We've had some last minute events added to our calendar and you don't want to miss them!!

🐑Sheep Shearing Demonstration - June 20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Included with admission - Doon Heritage Village
Join us as our Babydoll x Southdown crosses get sheared just in time for our grand reopening.
https://ow.ly/SoBi50ZcqoB

🍬The Sugar-High Social Club for Qu**rs - June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. - FREE Admission - Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Join us for an evening of gaming, making stuff, eating candy and riding a sugar high with awesome humans.
https://ow.ly/8lQi50ZcqoC

✂️Teen Night Out: Collage Making - June 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. - FREE Admission - Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Planned by teens, for teens! Come to Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for a night of creativity.
https://ow.ly/OeUO50ZcqoE

Don't miss these great events.

The votes are in and the public decided! With an overwhelming majority.Our 1-year-old Angus Beef Steers name is.....🐄🐄🐄🐄...
06/15/2026

The votes are in and the public decided!
With an overwhelming majority.
Our 1-year-old Angus Beef Steers name is.....
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🎉Stewart!🎉

It's the perfect name for this handsome gent!

Doon Heritage Village reopens on July 1st with a celebration. Be sure to pop by and say hello to Stewart and all his friends!

Stay tuned for more names.

Don't miss today's powwow. We're running rain or shine! The second annual Ode'imin Giizis Community Powwow will be bigge...
06/14/2026

Don't miss today's powwow. We're running rain or shine!

The second annual Ode'imin Giizis Community Powwow will be bigger than ever, open to all and FREE to join. The powwow features a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. with Myeengun Henry and a grand entry at noon. Dancers from across the nation will be joined by drum performers Smoke Trail Singers and Spirit Nation Singers. Indigenous artists and crafters will be on site as well as information booths and food trucks.

Sunday, June 14, Gates open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Grand Entry noon, Sunrise ceremony 6 a.m. with Myeengun Henry
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Learn more at https://ow.ly/NfGU50ZaEkP

06/13/2026

It’s National Sewing Machine Day!! 🧵

When mechanical sewing machines were invented, they revolutionized the textile industry. Though they were first still powered by human labour, they increased production, making sewing faster, more consistent, and more accessible for both industrial and home use. Sewing machines have been used for production, mending, and decorative work, allowing all of it to occur faster. At the Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives, we have 37 sewing machines in our collection and some of them will be in active use this summer in our village buildings.

Scroll to the end to see an old treadle sewing machine in action!

Please note, McDougall Cottage is closed today, Saturday, June 13, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenien...
06/13/2026

Please note, McDougall Cottage is closed today, Saturday, June 13, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us tomorrow from 12 to 5 p.m.

The countdown is on! We're heading back to the Village!🐄🐐🐑Join us July 1st for our Grand Opening Event. There will be an...
06/12/2026

The countdown is on! We're heading back to the Village!🐄🐐🐑

Join us July 1st for our Grand Opening Event. There will be animals, costumed staff, food, and new stories to tell! Bring the whole family to experience this magical day full of music, food, and an old-fashioned 1914 good time! Plus, for one day only, you can experience Doon for ⭐FREE!⭐

Enjoy entertainment throughout the Museum and Village, including music🎶 from Errol Blackwood and Injah Band, Jesse T, and The Vaudevillian. Join us for 💃lessons with Guys N' Dolls Square Dancing, or get your face painted 🖌️by Busy Bee Face Painting.

Doon Heritage Village is open to visitors seven days a week through July and August, starting July 1.

📅Wednesday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍Doon Heritage Village
🔗Learn more at https://ow.ly/EA6M50ZaEoW

06/12/2026
Join us this weekend for a colourful celebration!The second annual Ode'imin Giizis Community Powwow will be bigger than ...
06/11/2026

Join us this weekend for a colourful celebration!

The second annual Ode'imin Giizis Community Powwow will be bigger than ever, open to all and FREE to join. The powwow features a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. with Myeengun Henry and a grand entry at noon. Dancers from across the nation will be joined by drum performers Smoke Trail Singers and Spirit Nation Singers. Indigenous artists and crafters will be on site as well as information booths and food trucks.

Sunday, June 14, Gates open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Grand Entry noon, Sunrise ceremony 6 a.m. with Myeengun Henry
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Learn more at https://ow.ly/NfGU50ZaEkP

Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, June 14 Gates open 10 a.m. - 4:30 P.M., Grand Entry noon, sunrise ceremony 6 a.m. with Myeengun Henry Our 2nd annual Traditional Powwow will be bigger than ever and open to all—featuring vendors, food trucks, and traditional ceremonies. Master of Ce...

Want to make your mark on Doon Heritage Village? Help us name our 1-year-old Angus Beef Steer! We’ve narrowed it down to...
06/11/2026

Want to make your mark on Doon Heritage Village? Help us name our 1-year-old Angus Beef Steer! We’ve narrowed it down to three names for this gentle giant.

- Boss
- Stewart
- Biggie

Comment below with your favourite by Sunday, June 14 and we’ll let you know the winning name on Monday!

Stay tuned as we release the names of all the summer resident animals in Doon Heritage Village

And don’t forget to join us July 1 for our grand reopening event.

Address

10 Huron Road
Kitchener, ON
N2P2R7

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15197481914

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