What to do and see in Kitchener, Region of Waterloo: The Best Museums

August 4, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Discover the best top things to do in Kitchener, Canada including Open Sesame, Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, THEMUSEUM.
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1. Open Sesame

220 King St W, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1A9 Canada +1 519-954-7722 [email protected] http://www.opensesameshop.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Open Sesame

Open Sesame is many things: It is a gallery that exhibits contemporary art. It is a shop that sells thoughtfully designed housewares, stationery, jewelry, accessories, and toys, with numerous items for children. It is a source for distinctive books, magazines, and zines. It hosts the KW Zine Library. It presents workshops on various topics. performance venue that hosts concerts in many genres.

2. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2R7 Canada +1 519-748-1914 [email protected] http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario. Our campus of historical attractions includes the Waterloo Region Museum which showcases more than 12,000 years of history in Waterloo Region; Doon Heritage Village - a recreation of rural village in 1914, with more than 20 historic buildings, costumed interpreters and farm animals; the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honouring individuals and groups who have brought recognition to themselves and Waterloo Region; and the Region of Waterloo Curatorial Centre - our world class artifact preservation and storage facility. The Waterloo Region Museum and the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame are open year round. Doon Heritage Village is open seasonally from May 1 through December 23. The public hours for the museum and village are different at some times of the year.

Reviewed By mrharryb - Hampshire, United Kingdom

If you're visiting Canada & Ontario for the first time this museum should be included on your 'bucket list'. Having visited here I fell I now have a full & proper understanding of how life was for those early settlers from many many different countries who first arrived years ago. You will learn so much about how Canada has been built up on many years of migration. Well worth a visit. Suitable for young children.

3. Schneider Haus National Historic Site

466 Queen St S, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1W7 Canada +1 519-742-7752 http://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx
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Schneider Haus National Historic Site

A local landmark and one of Kitchener's oldest dwellings. Schneider Haus National Historic Site features hands-on activities, special events, and more for the whole family! History comes to life as costumed staff demonstrate traditional tasks through the seasons. Also features a modern interpretation wing that hosts gallery exhibits, workshops and lectures. The heart of the complex is an 1816 Georgian-frame farmhouse that was built by and was home to the area's earliest non-Aboriginal settlers, Joseph and wife Barbara Schneider, who were Pennsylvania-German Mennonites.

Reviewed By Milliondollarcure - Toronto, Canada

We visited this historic house on a quiet Saturday morning and had the whole place to ourselves. First there is a gallery of wonderful wildlife photos with a scavenger hunt activity matching tracks and scat to the animal on the walls. There were also a couple of pelts and some skins and skulls to look at. Next was the historic house full of all sorts of interesting goodies like spinning wheels, tape looms, bee keeping sceps etc and a wonderful period-attired guide with an incredible depth of knowledge and incredible patience to relay tidbits about life in this period. As we left, my son informed me that he thought it was just as good as Ripley’s Aquarium which had been the previous outing. The gift shop is small but has lovely locally made items like beeswax candles and hand sewn bags. Highly recommend.

1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 1H8 Canada +1 519-748-4377 [email protected] http://www.homerwatson.on.ca
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Homer Watson House & Gallery

The mission of Homer Watson House & Gallery is to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson’s creative spirit by stimulating the appreciation, enjoyment and practice of the visual arts. Mandate The Homer Watson House & Gallery will fulfill its mission by engaging in a four-part program of: Preservation and Collection of Homer Watson’s art, his home studio and gallery and the heritage of his life, his times and that of the Doon School of Fine Arts. Exhibition of the broad spectrum of Watson’s art and regular shows of contemporary local and regional artists. Education through instructional programs in the visual arts for the general public and curriculum-based school programming. Enrichment through special programs, events and activities.

101 Queen St N N2H 6P7, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 6P7 Canada +1 519-579-5860 http://www.kwag.ca/en/
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Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

6. THEMUSEUM

10 King St W, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1A3 Canada +1 519-749-9387 [email protected] http://www.themuseum.ca
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THEMUSEUM

We are THEMUSEUM - oneword, UPPERCASE. We are a new kind of museum - one of ideas and experiences. No dusty objects, no collections, and no velvet ropes here. We are dedicated to presenting fresh, relevant cultural content from around the globe in unique and interactive ways that intersect art, science, culture and technology. We are a premier cultural destination and a hub for creative thinking and inspired play. From Andy Warhol to Jane Goodall to Titanic to Yoko Ono, THEMUSEUM is the only museum around that is bold enough to feature such a wide range of cultural content under one roof. We offer a diverse array of exhibitions, programs, and events for children, youth, families and adults guaranteed to awe, inspire and enlighten all audiences. Featuring five floors and 55,000 square feet of interactive exhibitions, THEMUSEUM has a little bit of everything and a whole lot of imagination, education, and good ol' fashion family fun. The public hours for THEMUSEUM are subject to change.

Reviewed By mrscoolfish - Hamilton, Canada

Took my 12 year old nephew here for his birthday. Had SO much fun! Loved the whole thing, was curious about all of it. Went back multiple times for some exhibits. Go with kids and just let them have fun interacting with the exhibits and other kids. It's awesome!

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