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

We offer the widest selection of local landscapes and architectural paintings, prints and photographs on paper and canvas of historic Cambridge, Elora, Paris, Stratford, K-W and area by Canadian artist, Alex Krajewski. Visit us for still life and floral paintings and canvas prints by Anna Krajewski. Available unframed or already framed as displayed on our walls, the art we represent can also be custom framed. With over 25 years of custom framing expertise.

Discover contemporary art by Kitchener-Waterloo based Paint By Munzy artist Jonathan Munz. Described as "Group of Seven meets Tiffany stained glass" the artists original oil paintings capture the essence of Canadian landscapes and beyond. Vibrant, unique and ready to hang wall art, we proudly offer free Canada-wide shipping & happy walls guarantee. Shop original canvas art for sale with a truly Canadian perspective

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.

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.

Stroll alongside 1000's of free-flying butterflies in an indoor tropical garden at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Visit our two galleries with mounted displays of insects and butterflies then witness butterflies as they emerge from their chrysalides and embark on their first flight.

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.

Built in 1850, the Brubacher House depicts the domestic lifestyle of a Pennsylvania German Mennonite family in Waterloo County during the mid-19th century. Come visit us today for a free guided tour of the house and grounds (suggested donation $2).

Like food and shelter, clothing is a necessity as well as a cultural expression. The fashion industry employs millions of people around the world and is a driving force behind the global economy. But fashion is also ephemeral, whimsically responding to changes in technology, taste, the economy, and social mores. The journey fashion takes from inception to production and from popularity to outdated is a fascinating story worthy of being told. The Fashion History Museum is a charitable not-for profit organization, founded in 2004, that captures the story of fashion through exhibitions using its collection of over 10,000 garments and accessories dating from the 1660s to the present. Alongside historical dress, the museum is building a contemporary Canadian designer collection as well as a comprehensive library and archives of fashion related publications and documents. Since 2004 we have been creating exhibitions that have travelled throughout Canada and as far afield as Hong Kong and Bahrain. In June 2015 we opened galleries in the old post office in the former town of Hespeler Ontario, now northern Cambridge. Three galleries in the museum are each changed once or twice a year to feature different topics and eras of fashion history.

St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway is North Americas finest "O" Scale Layout. Over 3000square feet showcasing Southern Ontario during the 1950's. Come see our huge world renowned display accurately portrayed to every last detail.

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.