The Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives is a vital community resource with the power to bring people together, spark new ideas that shape how we see the world, and deepen our understanding of the history and significance of the Waterloo Region.
Shaping the next five years
The Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives is reviewing and updating its strategic directions (business planning) document to respond to community needs and interests. To better guide what we do and how we do it over the next five years, we would love to hear from community members – even if we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you until now!
By sharing your feedback, you’re helping us make informed decisions that will improve and enrich the visitor experience at the Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives.
Please fill out the brief 5-10 minute survey for a chance to win one of 5 prizes, including:
- Apple Airpods with Active Noise Cancellation
- One of four 2026 Family memberships to the Region of Waterloo Museums (or free renewal if already a member)
The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Prizes will be drawn on January 1, 2026 and winners will be notified by email.
View Survey Draw Rules and Regulations here.
About Us:
The Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives is a collective made up:
- Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum: Located at Homer Watson Blvd. and Huron Rd., the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario. It includes a permanent gallery, a temporary gallery with rotating exhibits, a new children's playspace, and dozens of special events each year.
- Doon Heritage Village: Doon Heritage Village is a 60-acre living history experience. Here, visitors enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of rural life in Waterloo County in the year 1914. We look forward to welcoming you back to Doon Heritage Village in spring 2026.
- Schneider Haus National Historic Site: Schneider Haus National Historic Site is a vibrant public space in downtown Kitchener for members of the community to gather. This Old Haus is telling new stories, as visitors engage in the connections between today’s diverse world and past occupants of the Haus, and regular seasonal events for all ages. Check out our new Discovery Space!
- McDougall Cottage Historic Site: McDougall Cottage Historic Site is a granite and limestone labourer's home located in Galt, downtown Cambridge, along the banks of the Grand River. Visitors of all ages enjoy the Cottage’s exhibits, gardens, walking tours, monthly teas, and workshops.
- Region of Waterloo Archives: The Region of Waterloo Archives is the archives for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the former County of Waterloo, the Township of Woolwich, and related local organizations and individuals. The Archives feature documents and objects in its collection which are used for museum exhibits and historical research.
- Region of Waterloo Curatorial Centre: The Region of Waterloo Curatorial Centre is home to the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art artifact collection of any community museum in Canada. Here, around 50,000 artifacts are stored and preserved to provide a comprehensive history of the region and its stories. The Curatorial Centre is also where in-house exhibits are designed and fabricated.
