City of Waterloo Museum

City of Waterloo Museum We are a vibrant community museum with ever-changing exhibits and engaging programs. Exhibition hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The City of Waterloo Museum is dedicated to fostering understanding and appreciation of local and national history through engaging exhibitions, community partnerships, and programming. The museum is committed to telling inclusive and diverse stories that reflect the many voices and experiences that have shaped Waterloo’s past and present. We acknowledge that the City of Waterloo is situated on th

e traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton Peoples. Our museum recognizes that the history of this land did not begin with European settlement, and we are committed to sharing stories that honour Indigenous presence, knowledge, and contributions—past and ongoing. Located at Conestoga Mall—the museum offers free admission and ever-changing exhibitions that explore the city’s unique heritage. The City of Waterloo Museum is the place to discover, learn about, and celebrate the diverse history and stories that continue to define Waterloo’s identity—past, present, and future. Extended hours in July & August. Check out our website for exhibt details- https://www.waterloo.ca/en/museum/index.aspx

Did you know Ontario’s oldest heritage alliance, 150 years of library history, and decades of local youth sports are all...
09/02/2026

Did you know Ontario’s oldest heritage alliance, 150 years of library history, and decades of local youth sports are all sharing the spotlight right now? 📚⚾️🗺️

Our Community Connection Cases allow visitors to explore three incredible local stories right now through December 2026:

✨ Waterloo Public Library at 150: Trace WPL's journey from a single table of books in 1876 to a city-wide cornerstone of learning and connection.

✨ The Club of Lakeshore Village: See how decades of volunteer dedication, youth sports sponsorships, and facility upgrades shaped wellness and safety for Waterloo's kids.

✨ The Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries Network: Celebrate 40 years of local history preservation, from pioneering 1980s digital archiving to the famous "Heritage Olympics."

You have plenty of time to catch these mini displays, but why wait?

Drop by this week to see how local visionaries built our community.

08/29/2026

✨ Museum Special Guest! ✨

Mary Dagg stopped by the museum to share some of her mother’s incredible history. Watch this video to hear about Ann’s inspiring story, and let it motivate you to plan your next visit!🔬

Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition is on now!

🏛️ Where: City of Waterloo Museum
💰 Admission: Free!
📅 When: On now until December 2026
⏰ Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come get inspired by the trailblazing women who shaped our world.

🚨 The ultimate summer Saturday is almost here! 🚨This weekend brings your absolute last chance to catch our summer exhibi...
08/28/2026

🚨 The ultimate summer Saturday is almost here! 🚨

This weekend brings your absolute last chance to catch our summer exhibits at the City of Waterloo Museum before they wrap up for the season!

To celebrate the final Saturday of summer, we are hosting a very special Pop-Up Museum with Stemotics:

🤖 Hands-On STEM & LEGO Robotics
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 29
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: City of Waterloo Museum

Bring the family to explore our galleries one last time, then dive into the world of engineering and coding! Kids will get to design, build, and bring their own robotic creations to life using LEGO WeDo and LEGO Spike Essentials.

It is the perfect mix of museum exploration and futuristic fun to close out your summer holidays. Don't miss it!

⚙️ This Saturday is your final chance! ⚙️Don't miss the ultimate summer Saturday at the City of Waterloo Museum! It is o...
08/26/2026

⚙️ This Saturday is your final chance! ⚙️

Don't miss the ultimate summer Saturday at the City of Waterloo Museum! It is our very last weekend open for the season, and your absolute final opportunity to experience our inspiring Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition.

We are pairing local history with futuristic fun all day long:
🏛️ Iron Willed: Women in STEM
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE admission!

🤖 Special Pop-Up Museum with Stemotics
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What: Hands-on LEGO WeDo and LEGO Spike Essentials robotics and coding activities for kids.

Come celebrate the incredible achievements of women in science, trade stories, and let the kids build and code their own robotic creations. It is the perfect, budget-friendly family day to close out the summer holidays!

See you this Saturday! 👋

⏳ This is your absolute LAST CHANCE to step inside Waterloo’s oldest building this summer! The season is flying by, and ...
08/26/2026

⏳ This is your absolute LAST CHANCE to step inside Waterloo’s oldest building this summer!

The season is flying by, and our final open day of the summer is happening this Thursday, August 27 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

If you haven't visited the 1820 Log Cabin in Waterloo Park yet, this is your last window to explore our summer exhibit, Timbers in Time. We are teaming up with the Waterloo Public Library one last time to bring you an afternoon packed with local history and live story readings! 📖
✨ Don't miss out on your final opportunity to:
🏫 Explore the Schoolhouse: Discover what it was like inside Waterloo’s very first one-room schoolhouse.
🕊️ Trace the History: Learn how this tiny log cabin served as a vital home for Black freedom seekers.
🌳 Enjoy Storytime: Bring a blanket and catch the final outdoor library story readings on the grass. It is completely FREE, requires no registration, and makes the perfect final summer memory before the back-to-school rush begins. 🎒☀️

📅 Final Date: Thursday, August 27
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE
📍 Location: Waterloo Park (Find us right near the Yonge Street entrance)

Tag your friends or family below to make sure they don't miss out before the doors close for the season! 👇

☀️ Last chance for summer fun with the City of Waterloo Museum!Don't let the season slip away without catching our final...
08/24/2026

☀️ Last chance for summer fun with the City of Waterloo Museum!

Don't let the season slip away without catching our final two interactive community programs.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

🪓 Timber in Time
When: Thursday, August 27 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Waterloo Park (at the 1820 Log Cabin)
What: Step inside Waterloo’s very first schoolhouse! Discover its fascinating journey from winter lessons taught entirely in German to becoming a vital home for Black freedom seekers, and finally, a beloved park icon

🤖 Pop-Up Museum with Stemotics
When: Saturday, August 29 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: City of Waterloo Museum
What: Bring the kids for a hands-on STEM adventure! Led by the experts at Stemotics, participants will use LEGO WeDo and LEGO Spike Essentials to design, build, and code their own robotic creations through play-based learning.

Both programs offer a fantastic mix of local history, creativity, and hands-on discovery for the whole family with free admission. See you there!

08/22/2026

🎒 Summer is winding down, but the fun isn’t over yet! ⏳

Get in those last-minute summer memories before school starts! Join us this weekend for the second last Summer Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Don’t miss your chance to:
🛠️ Get hands-on with science, technology, and history experiments.
🌟 Explore the powerful stories in our Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition.
🆓 Enjoy free entry—pack up the crew and just walk right in!

Make this weekend count. What has been your favourite part of the museum this summer? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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🤖 Program real robots and shape the future with Zebra Robotics! 💻Calling all next-generation innovators! OOn August 22 f...
08/21/2026

🤖 Program real robots and shape the future with Zebra Robotics!

💻Calling all next-generation innovators! O

On August 22 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Waterloo is bringing hands-on STEM education to life right here at the museum.

Whether you are a coding pro or have never touched a robot before, these activities are designed for all ages and skill levels. Come discover how creativity, problem-solving, and technology come together! 🚀🛠️

What's happening:
Interact with and program real robots 🦾
Explore real-world applications of AI and engineering 🧠
Play fun tech games that make coding accessible to everyone 🎮

STEM has never been this engaging. Come build the future with us!

Make a day of it and check out our Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition too! Snag your tickets at the link in our bio.

Get ready to explore the invisible world of quantum science and engineering!Today - August 21 - from 12:00 PM to 3:00 P...
08/20/2026

Get ready to explore the invisible world of quantum science and engineering!

Today - August 21 - from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the University of Waterloo’s team is taking over our pop-up space.
Discover the mind-blowing, innovative research happening right here in Waterloo through hands-on activities designed for all ages. 🧬✨

What you'll get to do:
Build secret art and send coded messages using light 📸
See up-close how electromagnetism is used to trap atoms 🧲
Chat with local scientists shaping tomorrow's technology 🔬

Come see how quantum physics changes everything!

🎟️ Free admission.

Pair it with a walkthrough of our Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition! Click the link in our bio to book your visit.

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CMI/550 King Street N, P. O. Box 337, STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
N2L5W6

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

5198858828

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