The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is a renowned cultural institution located in the Waterloo region of Ontario, Canada. With a focus on showcasing the rich history and heritage of the area, the museum offers visitors a captivating journey through time. From engaging exhibits that explore the lives of early settlers to educational programs that delve into local history, the museum provides a comprehensive and immersive experience for all ages. The facility also houses a village where guests can step back in time and interact with costumed interpreters, gaining firsthand knowledge of the region's past. With its commitment to preserving and sharing the stories that have shaped the community, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Amenities
- Toilets
- Restaurant
- Children
- Good for kids
- Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Highlights
- Live performances
Reviews
We visited on a Family Day and our experience was really good. On the same day, they had an event name Backyard Bird and we enjoyed that too. Doon heritage village was closed before we enter there. Next time we will keep some extra time to cover all the parts of the museum and honor their efforts.
A well laid out museum chronicling the history of the Waterloo region and Canada at large. We went in Canada Day when the village was closed - a little disappointing considering that it covered half the museum grounds. Overall a good experience and fun with the family. The staff was very friendly. The establishment is very family friendly and has many provisions including a food court, a theatre, arts and crafts tables and mini outdoor games.
Really relaxing and friendly environment at this museum. We are lucky to have it right here in Kitchener. It's a very well organized space with activities and things to see and do for all ages. I highly recommend this place if the fast pace of modern life is overwhelming you, just walk through the old village and transport yourself back to 1914 when life was much simpler :)
This is a great place to bring kids, or even to explore as adults. The village and museum are open to the general public all the time, but they also run educational programs for schools and camps, which are fantastic.
I've visited many times and have always enjoyed my time there. This last visit I went with my daughter's class field trip. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. All the stops we visited had relevant hands-on activities that kept the kids engaged. The program was very educational and has evolved over the years to be more representative of all the people who have lived in the area. It used to be very Euro-centric and only focused on European settles, but now there is discussion of Black settlers and Indigenous people as well, which is great to provide a holistic view of the time period.
Even though this is a period village based on early 20th century life, where accessibility wasn't even an afterthought, the Region of Waterloo has done a great job of adding ramps to buildings where they could. There are, of course, houses that have narrow and/or steep staircases to get to the second floor, but accessibility where feasible has been made a priority. The museum next to the village is a modern and fully accessible facility.
The museum has great exhibits, which rotate out to provide new experiences on different visits. They are well thought out, professional, and provide great insight into our local history.
There are events run throughout the year, such as the Country Christmas, and Doon by Lantern Guided Tour, which is always popular and sells out quickly.
Again, I've visited many times, both with and without kids, and I have always enjoyed my time there. Very much recommended.
One of the best museums in Ontario for sure. The indoor gallery and heritage houses are all amazing. A lot of cool exhibits and interesting things to discover. If you get used to the traditional big museum like ROM, you will absolutely be surprised by the immersive experience this museum offers. I will come back for revisit and spend a whole day in there.
i went there with my family earlier and we all had a great time! it’s so interesting to be able to learn about how people from a different time used to live. the walk through doon village was super fun and informative and the guides there were all very friendly and willing to answer questions!
We loved the exhibits here and could not look at everything in the three hours we spent there. Both the museum and the village were very well designed and have lots to look at. The demonstrations in the village were also very enjoyable. We plan to come back to have another look.
Took my grade 10 class to the museum for their 'Berlin to Kitchener' education program on WWI. My students really enjoyed the program. This field trip will become a yearly regular for my Grade 10 Canadian History class. The staff were fantastic!
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