City of Waterloo Museum
CMI - 550 King St N, P.O. Box 337, STN Waterloo N2L 5W6 Waterloo, ON, Canada

Day 2 The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery building won a Governor General Award for its architectural design. In addition to exhibiting and collecting contemporary works in ceramics and glass, the Gallery has an impressive selection of works in the Gallery gift Shop. Shop on line or in person. https://www.theclayandglass.ca/the-/about-the-gallery-shop/

It's about time to get that holiday shopping done. Conestoga Mall is open at 10 a.m. and be sure to stop by the museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays for a shopping break. #cityofwaterloomuseum #maskup #waterloohistory #holidayshopping #timeisticking #shoptillyoudrop

Day 1 Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas the #shoplocal edition. Richard Roschman along with his brothers opened the Roschman Button Factory on Regina Street in 1886. In this building the family made buttons, buckles and cufflinks. Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift? Visit the Button Factory Arts Holiday Market online store ( https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/store/Gift-Shop-c49409394) to shop for local art, but hurry in they are closing up shop on December 16. #localhistory #CityofWaterloomuseum #12daysofchristmas

Louis Riel was one of the Metis leaders in the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Riel, along with other Metis, were resisting the Canadian Government encroachment onto their rights and land. Today is Louis Riel day which is celebrated by the Metis community. The Grand River Metis Council, who calls Waterloo home, will be celebrating. To find out more check out our Bio. #metis #metisnation #louisrielday #grandrivermetiscouncil #localhistory

Check out our 2021 colouring page calendars here

Check out our Special Seasonal hours on Sundays. We will be open 10 a.m. to 4p.m. on December 6th. #cityofwaterloomuseum #maskup #physicaldistancing #keepyousafe #waterloohistory #conestogamall

We are three days away from our final cemetery tour or the year, so reserve your place for our 12:30 p.m. To book your spot, contact us by phone at 519-885-8828 ext. 29011, email us at [email protected], or direct message us on social media to claim your free ticket. #cemeterytour #mounthopecemetery #historyjunction #waterloohistory #cityofwaterloomuseum

We are OPEN today. While school might be closed today we are ready for you to safely visit the museum. Masks are required and social distancing will be in place. Looking forward to seeing you stop by. #cityofwaterloomuseum #maskup #physicaldistancing #keepyousafe #waterloohistory

Moses Springer gives his seal of approval and says Bee Kind. First Mayor, Moses Springer, is donning his mask sporting the original 1857 seal of the Village of Waterloo a Beehive. The beehive symbolized industriousness and promoted Waterloo as a great place to call home. We would agree that Waterloo is a great place to live, so join Moses and bee kind keeping everyone safe.

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A big thank you goes out to the students of Bluevale Collegiate for helping us with researching Waterloo residents who served in the First World War. This week will be sharing some of the stories they helped uncover of the local enlisted men and women. Pictured here are men of the 118th Battallion leaving for service from the Waterloo train station, now the location of Paul Puncher men's wear. #bluevalecollegiate #wrdsb #localhistroy #historyjunction #cityofwaterloomuseum

Diwali is celebrated every year by many around the world and is considered the largest Indian holiday of the year. In Waterloo Region we have more than 10,000 Sikh and Hindu people according to the most recent census. The Diwali celebration represents good over evil which is told through many stories. The victory of good is often shown through a special light called Diya. Diya’s are often lit to bring good into the home. There are many more traditions part of Diwali, so check... them out. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating Diwali is celebrated every year by many around the world and is considered the largest Indian holiday of the year. In Waterloo Region, we have more than 10,000 Sikh and Hindu people according to the most recent census. The Diwali celebration represents good over evil which is told through many stories. The victory of good is often shown through a special light called Diya. Diya’s are often lit to bring good into the home. There are many more traditions part of Diwali, so check them out. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating

show dropdown menu Today is World Aids Day. ACCKWA is again running there red scarf project. Find out how you can be part of the project and make your own red scarf. Link in the BIO #LivingWithHIV #ThrivingWithHIV #WorldAIDSDay #aidsckw #community #waterloo

Join us to share hope and peace this season. As the days get shorter, what brings you hope? Share with us #findingHopeMovement #findinghopewwr

Happy Hanukka to our Jewish community. Tonight marks the first night of the 8 day festival. This festival celebrates the miracles of the small Jewish army defeating a much larger one and the sacred oil burnging for eight days instead of the one that it should have. Enjoy the first night of Hanukka and visit the large menhora in Waterloo Square with your bubble group. #hannuka #waterloo #celebration #waterloosquare

Another month and another chance to check out our back@basics exhibit. Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always FREE #localhistory #Historyjunction #waterloohistory #maskup #cityofwaterloomuseum

Today is the Waterloo Reverse Santa Clause Parade at Grey Silo Golf Course, which got us thinking What is your favourite parade memory in Waterloo? This headline says it all from the Waterloo Chronicle dated November 14, 1966, when the Christmas Parade was going to miss passing through Waterloo. Business owners and citizens were furious, causing a commotion and resulting in a new route which included Waterloo. Image from the Waterloo Public Library online Chronicle. #tistheseason #santaparade #cityofwaterloo #historyjunction

Stop by on your next visit to the mall. Our new signs on the floor and wall barriers are ensuring everyone is keeping a safe physical distance. Keep your eyes open for some exciting news about when you can come visit us

By popular demand, we are adding a NEW time slot for our final cemetery tour. Join us at 12:30 p.m. for the Ultimate Sacrifice: Stories of War, Influenza and Loss from Mount Hope Cemetery. To book your spot, contact us by phone at 519-885-8828 ext. 29011, email us at [email protected], or direct message us on social media to claim your free ticket. #cemeterytour #mounthopecemetery #historyjunction #waterloohistory #cityofwaterloomuseum

Stop by today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to see our back2basics Reboot exhibit. Reminder admission is FREE! And don't forget to pick up your very own colouring book calendar. #cityofwaterloomuseum #maskup #physicaldistancing #keepyousafe #waterloohistory

What do museums mean to you? Let us hear your voice! This is a partnership with the Canadian Museum Association which is a national conversation about the value of museums. https://www.museumsforme.ca/ .

Today is Treaty Recognition Day. Here at the City of Waterloo Museum, we would like to acknowledging that the land on which the museum is located is the land traditionally used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Neutral People. We also acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today. Today is a great time to educate yourself about treaties and our communal responsibility to honour them. #TRC #woodlandculturalcentre #cityofwaterloomuseum

Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on November 20th that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Show your support by participating in the online vigil. https://www.facebook.com/events/348596886404775/

Join the Sikh community in Mount Hope Cemetery today at 2:30 p.m. to honour the only First World War Sikh burial in Canada. Buckham Singh served in the Canadian Army from 1915 until 1918. And don't forget to mark your calendars for next Sunday when we will be touring Mount Hope Cemetery honouring some of Waterloo's fallen soldiers. Both events are a great opportunity to learn about the Sikh experience in the First World War. #waterloohistory #sikhhistory

If you are missing the museum then join the WOW program as we will sharing stories about Christmas. Dates and times can be found in link.

We want to know what Museums mean to you! Share your thoughts and feeling about museums as part of this Nation-wide survey. https://www.museumsforme.ca/

Pick your pumpkin! Which one would you choose? Whisky flasks come in all shapes and colours. The pumpkin seed shaped flask was designed to be small with an average height of 5 to 7 inches, portable, and made to fit easily in a coat or pants pocket, a purse, or hand bag. Yes guys weren’t the only ones enjoying whisky. Happy Halloween! #halloween2020

Don’t forget to turn the clocks back tonight. Waterloo has had a rich history of clock making. Visit our back2basics reboot exhibit to learn about Edward Roos, a clock maker from Waterloo. #daylightsavings #clockmaking #whattimeisit #waterloohistory

Former Mayor Marjorie Carroll joined us at the City of Waterloo Museum last August for a delightful visit. We were thrilled to interview Carroll about her time spent as Waterloo’s first female and longest serving mayor. Her many engaging stories were recorded and are now part of the museum’s collection. She got a big kick out seeing photos and artifacts the museum has collected of her. Here a just of few of the many photos, along with a one taken during our conversation last year. A link to her biography written from our interview can be found in our linktree listing.

Stop by today between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to view our back2basics Reboot exhibit. #ontariomuseum #museum #maskup

Don’t miss our final tours of the year! Register for November 8, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Call the museum, 519-885-8828, Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reserve your spot. Or message us for your free ticket.