Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village
10 Huron Road N2P 2R7 Kitchener, ON, Canada

This #ThrowbackThursday we're revisiting our toilet paper video. Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village and Schneider Haus National Historic Site teamed up to look at what people one hundred years ago used instead of toilet paper and why toilet paper became so popular. At the beginning of the pandemic we saw toilet paper shortages. Now, almost a year later, are you seeing any similar shortages? Let us know in the comments. #MuseumFromHome

Tintypes, also known as ferrotypes and melainotypes, were a photographic process developed in the late 1850s. The support for this type of photograph was a thin lacquered iron sheet no tin was actually used. This particular example is in a union case, so named because they were made from a union of shellac and wood fibres that were pressed into a mould. Do you like this style or do you prefer the filters of today?

With more people working from home, home offices are a staple. What does your home office look like? What challenges do you face working from home? Tell us as part of our Help us Make History initiative at [email protected]

Looking for some indoor fun for the kids? Check out our Museum@Home page for fun activities, colouring sheets and videos. We've got activities for all ages. Check back often for updates. #MuseumatHome #KidsActivities https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca//family-activities.aspx

The spread of COVID-19 has escalated rapidly in Waterloo Region. Residents should consider COVID-19 to be widely circulating in our community right now. All res...idents are advised to stay home and only go out for essential purposes including going to work, school, getting groceries, keeping medical appointments or exercising outdoors. Stay home and protect each other. For more info visit regionofwaterloo.ca/COVID19 See more

During difficult times, many people turn to a creative outlet to help make sense of what's happening around them. Here are some examples of poetry submitted to our History Us Make History initiative. Submissions are still being accepted at [email protected]

It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month and we're continuing to share Alicia's story from the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington. This video explores the role of caregivers for those with Alzheimers and the programs available to support them. Are you a caregiver? https://vimeo.com/485687242

We want to know...have you visited our Human Plus exhibit yet? What's your favourite part? Tell us in the comments below. If you haven't seen it yet, make a trip this weekend to explore this exciting exhibit. We're open Thursday to Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. http://ow.ly/d2iJ50BWHMq

We are well over 200 days into the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 200 days since our world changed. How has it changed for you? Share your stories, images and videos to our Help Us Make History initiative. Send your information to [email protected]

Check out this great recipe from our friends at Woodside National Historic Site. Looks delish. I bet that Jam would go great with some of our Taste of 1914 recipes too. I smell a collaboration.

Tis the season for holiday decor! Shop our gift shop Thursday to Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. or online anytime!

Our Festive Night with Friends is already sold out! Don't miss out on our other holiday events. Register today to ensure your spot. Join us at Doon Heritage Village for Lantern Lit Strolls and Country Christmas. Or check out Schneider Haus’ Wintry Candle-Lit Evening.

Support the FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museum and take home a beautiful piece of local culture. The FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museum are holding a silent auction for a beautiful, hand quilted Mennonite quilt, made in the Waterloo region. Make a bid today. http://ow.ly/VAof50Cj5G2

Did you know today is Stir-Up Sunday? The last Sunday before Advent in the Anglican tradition is often called Stir-Up Sunday. While originally named after a Bible verse it became synonymous with the tradition of stirring up your Christmas pudding at least a month before the big day. Check out what goes into a traditional Christmas pudding in this Taste of 1914 video with Carolyn Blackstock.

#MuseumStoreSunday is coming on next Sunday! Support the museum and #ShopLocal by shopping our Gift Shop Thursday to Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. or online anytime! Plus, members save 10%. http://ow.ly/xLOr50CnfM5

Planning a trip to the museum? We want to assure you that your safety is our top priority. Our staff and guests are wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing measures. We've also implemented traffic flow stickers to guide you away from other guests. With lots of interactive stations in our Human Plus exhibit we've added cleaning stations equipped with sanitizer and disinfectants. We hope to see you soon.....6 feet apart of course.

Country Christmas returns this December! Join us December 6, 13 and 20 and experience a 1914 Christmas in Doon Heritage Village. Enjoy apple cider and holiday treats and demonstrations in village buildings. Pre purchased tickets are required. http://ow.ly/toBl50CqIaz

The holidays are around the corner and with Covid still upon us, we're wondering what will be different this year? Will you be shopping early? Are you already decorating? Tell us how you'll be celebrating at [email protected].