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Stories that connect us

About Us

The Waterloo Region Museum is a campus of museum facilities including:

  • the Waterloo Region Museum with interactive exhibits on the history and development of Waterloo Region
  • a 20 building living history village and two farms, interpreting rural Waterloo Region in 1914
  • a regional Hall of Fame recognizing individuals and groups for their accomplishments
  • and supporting artifact storage and preservation facilities.

All these facilities are located together within easy walking distance of each other on more than 60 acres in Kitchener, Ontario.

Our mission and vision

The Waterloo Region Museum reflects the development of Waterloo Region through time, showcasing community growth, prosperity, ingenuity and our connectedness to the world at large. We value and respect our obligation to act as storytellers and recorders of the community's history, aspirations, achievements and disappointments.

A new mission for the Waterloo Region Museum is currently under development, to better reflect the museum's expanded exhibition spaces.

Check back to read about the museum's new vision and mission.

Who owns and operates the museum?

The Waterloo Region Museum is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo.

Financial support for special operating projects and capital projects is frequently and generously provided by the Friends of Waterloo Region Museum.

The Region of Waterloo acknowledges and thanks the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Government of Ontario for its financial support through the Community Museum Operating Grant program.

Management of the Waterloo Region Museum is through the Community Services Division of the Planning, Housing and Community Services Department of the Region of Waterloo.

Professional affiliations

The Waterloo Region Museum is proud to be a member of the following professional and trade associations:

  • American Association of Museums
  • Archives Association of Ontario
  • Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
  • Attractions Ontario
  • Canadian Museums Association
  • Early American Industries Association
  • Midwest Open Air Museums Coordinating Council
  • Ontario Historical Society
  • Ontario Museum Association
  • Rare Breeds Canada
  • Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation
  • Waterloo Wellington Museums and Galleries Network

The Friends of Waterloo Region Museum are proud to be a member of the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums.

Community Services Committee, Region of Waterloo

  • Sean Strickland, Chair
  • Jane Mitchell, Vice-Chair
  • Les Armstrong
  • Jane Brewer
  • Todd Cowan
  • Doug Craig
  • Rob Deutschmann
  • Tom Galloway
  • Jean Haalboom
  • Brenda Halloran
  • Ross Kelterborn
  • Geoff Lorentz
  • Claudette Millar
  • Ken Seiling
  • Jim Wideman
  • Carl Zehr

 

Friends of Waterloo Region Museum Board of Directors

  • Kelly Smith, President
  • Richard Deckert, Vice President
  • Alison Jackson, Treasurer
  • Carmel Marshall, Secretary
  • Ross Edwards, Past President
  • Kim Rambaldini
  • Debbie Kinzie-Maidment
  • Bonnie Street
  • Mary-Lou Schagena
  • Barbara Rice
  • Shalagh Cassidy

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Board of Governors

  • John Thompson, Chair
  • Brian Hunsberger, Vice-Chair
  • Ray Alviano
  • Sherri Attwooll
  • Don Cameron
  • Lee Griffin
  • Susan Hoffman
  • Edwin Laryea
  • Larry Margetts
  • Abner Martin
  • Warren Stauch
  • John Weber

 

Job Opportunities

Museum jobs are diverse and range from costumed interpreters, to exhibit designers, from event planners to conservators. Each position carries its own unique requirements regarding education and experience.

The Waterloo Region Museum occasionally has job opportunities open to the public. Available positions are posted on the Region of Waterloo website at www.region.waterloo.on.ca - look for Job Opportunities. We encourage you to apply on-line.

If you do not see a job posting in your area of interest, the Region of Waterloo does not accept general resumes for consideration. Please note we will only contact those candidates who best fit the needs of open positions.

University and college students looking for employment, please note that summer positions are usually posted in January. In addition to summer positions, students are also hired for the fall semester.

Internships

The Waterloo Region Museum welcomes applications for unpaid internships from museum studies students and other university and college students who are required to complete a work placement as part of their degree. Please send a letter of interest and resume to the museum's Manager/Curator(Tom Reitz).

Requesting a Donation from the Waterloo Region Museum

The Waterloo Region Museum is committed to assisting the fundraising efforts of charitable organizations and community groups wherever possible. In most instances, donations are in the form of complimentary passes for regular museum admission.

Submitting a Request

All donation requests must include the following:

  • Organization Name
  • Contact Name
  • Phone Number
  • Return Address
  • Event Date
  • Brief Event Description
  • Organization Charitable Number (if available)

Please submit your request in writing or by email to Sean Jasmins, Supervisor of Marketing and Communication.

Terms and Conditions

Should your charitable organization or community group qualify for a donation, the following terms and conditions will apply:

  1. All donation requests must be received 2 months prior to the event date.
  2. The Waterloo Region Museum reserves the right to decline requests should the organization or the fund raising event have the potential to harm the reputation of the museum or the Region of Waterloo.
  3. Each charitable organization or community group will only be eligible to receive one donation per calendar year.
  4. Cash donations will not be provided by Waterloo Region Museum.
  5. Fundraising events for personal gain will not be considered.