On May 28th, 2019, THEMUSEUM is proud to recognize Menstrual Hygiene Day with a full day of educational programming, entitled Go with the FLOW. This education programming geared towards students in Grades 9 – 12 is meant to celebrate menstruation and remove the stigma surrounding this natural process.
Kitchener ON – SPECTRUM is an interactive, shareable, playable and oh-so-Instagram-able exhibition which explores the world of colour at THEMUSEUM in Downtown Kitchener. Visitors are immersing themselves into the pop culture phenomenon that is SPECTRUM at THEMUSEUM spending hours playing in the colourful rooms. Along with the current collection of vibrant installations, THEMUSEUM is bringing […]
Kitchener, ON THEMUSEUM is pleased to announce that due to central heating and a rain-proof roof we will be open for business all weekend long. Yes, you read that right- all weekend long, including Monday, April 22nd. Staff at THEMUSEUM have been hard working bunnies and have done the scavenger hunt planning for you, including […]
Monday, April 15, 2019 THEMUSEUM is working in partnership with local libraries Kitchener Public Library, Waterloo Public Library, Idea Exchange and Region of Waterloo Library to connect local residents to arts and culture and make regional culture hubs more accessible. Lending Program passes to THEMUSEUM are now available at Kitchener Public Library, Waterloo Public Library, […]
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 On Wednesday, April 10th THEMUSEUM launched a petition with the purpose of having menstrual care products provided, without cost, in municipally owned buildings across the Cities and Region. This will benefit those in need or without access to menstrual necessities. This effort stems from FLOW | The Menstruation Exhibition, which is […]
We’re just a bunch of fools here at THEMUSEUM! We’re recapping some of our favourite prank releases over the years. April 1, 2020 – One-of-kind Exhibition Announced for 2021 UNWRAPPED: The Story of Toilet Paper April 1, 2019 – THEMUSEUM UNVEILS MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR DOWNTOWN VISION April 1, 2018 – MARIJUANA EXHIBITION KEEPS THEMUSEUM ROLLING April 1, 2016 – THEMUSEUM […]
Monday 1 April 2019 Digging begins today beneath King Street to launch “TUNNELVISION,” THEMUSEUM’s grand, multi-million-dollar re-imagining of downtown Kitchener. TUNNELVISION calls for dozens, and eventually hundreds of pedestrian tunnels beneath downtown streets. Phase 1 will connect theatres, museums, concert halls, and art galleries, with Phase 2 connecting to restaurants, hotels, and the Region of […]
Kitchener, Ontario On Tuesday, THEMUSEUM welcomed members of the public to a recognition and award ceremony celebrating new technology upgrades. The improvements were made possible thanks to the generous Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funding. New technology upgrades included computers, lighting fixtures, and sound systems to improve the overall visitor experience and engagement. Laura Mae Lindo, MPP […]
Kitchener, ON On Tuesday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m., MPP Laura Mae Lindo will be at THEMUSEUM as it recognizes technology enhancements throughout the building. The generous financial support provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation allows for digital equipment upgrades. Improvements include classroom computers, projectors, and a new StarLab. As a result, the new technology helps THEMUSEUM to […]
THEMUSEUM’s New Exhibition Aims to Destigmatize the Menstruation Conversation Kitchener, ON Join THEMUSEUM in discovering, discussing, and destigmatizing the natural process of menstruation through dialogue, art and a healthy dose of reality. What is FLOW? FLOW | The Menstruation Exhibition is a collection of artist work, cultural artifact, and personal narratives, that tackle the […]
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