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One-of-kind Exhibition Announced for 2021 UNWRAPPED: The Story of Toilet Paper

Posted on: April 1, 2020 by THEMUSEUM

For immediate release Kitchener, Ontario April 1, 2020: Planning for a time beyond these difficult days, THEMUSEUM has announced the debut of their newest original exhibition: UNWRAPPED: The Story of Toilet Paper. Scheduled to open in April, 2021. “Recent headlines made it clear that toilet paper is number one with everyone who goes number two” […]

NEW DATE for An Evening with Peter Mansbridge

Posted on: February 4, 2020 by THEMUSEUM

First Panelists Announced Kitchener, ON – A new date of Friday, April 24, 2020 has been announced for the panel on our Climate Emergency to be moderated by Peter Mansbridge. The original date was April 22. The panel is part of the broader ALARM Dialogues featuring films, speakers and the panel. ALARM | Responding to […]

THEMUSEUM’s CEO to Receive Highest Civic Award from City of Waterloo

Posted on: October 28, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM is proud to announce that it’s CEO David Marskell has been chosen as one of two recipients of this year’s Waterloo Award, a civic honour recognizing citizens for “enhancing the quality of life in Waterloo.” Frank Boutzis, President of THEMUSEUM said, “David is a force of nature. His passion and commitment to our organization and this […]

Peter Mansbridge to Moderate Panel on Climate Crisis

Posted on: October 21, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Earth Day 2020 as Part of ALARM | The Climate Crisis Exhibition Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM is pleased to be hosting a discussion on Climate Crisis in conjunction with its exhibition ALARM | The Climate Crisis Exhibition. The event will be held Earth Day, April 22, 2020 at Bingeman’s Marshall Hall. Partnering with The Walrus magazine […]

NBA’s Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy on Display Part of Toronto Raptors and Dairy Farmers of Ontario MilkUP Trophy Tour

Posted on: October 15, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM is pleased to announce that it will host NBA’s highest award, won this past spring by the Toronto Raptors. For one day only, Sunday October 20th, 2019, basketball fans can get up close and take selfies with the trophy for free. Visitors can enter a draw to win an authentic Raptors jersey […]

New Program Launches for Those 55 & Better Government of Canada Supports FREE Admission

Posted on: October 8, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM has announced enhanced programming on Thursdays for those aged 55 & Better. Beginning in October, each Thursday will be FREE admission for those 55 and older. “With innovative and accessible ways we hope to attract all demographics to THEMUSEUM” said David Marskell, CEO of THEMUSEUM. Working with partners such as The Ministry of Seniors we have taken […]

Mysterious Theatrical Experience set for October 31st

Posted on: September 23, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Masquerade | Succumb to the Eve of St. George Kitchener, ON – As part of its new experiential exhibition, AFTERLIFE | A Séance Experience Featuring The Ghost of Thomas Lacey, THEMUSEUM is offering its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new and unique way. For one evening only, October 31st, 2019, visitors will […]

THEMUSEUM Continues to Explore Communication by Bringing the World’s First Typewriters to Downtown Kitchener

Posted on: September 5, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – The World’s First Typewriters: Innovation in its Time, the newest exhibition to come to THEMUSEUM, offers a fresh look at one of modern history’s greatest inventions, the typewriter. Looking at some of the very first forms of typewriters, the exhibition will have guests explore the evolution of global communication. The exhibition displays a collection […]

Record Setting SPECTRUM Extended Through 2020, Immersive experience sets four monthly attendance records and second highest attended year to date

Posted on: August 26, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – Opening in January of 2019, the immersive, interactive SPECTRUM #colourtripping exhibition curated by THEMUSEUM’s Laurel McKellar immediately sparked interest from a wide range of visitors. “Every once in a while we capture lightning in a bottle, and we have accomplished that with SPECTRUM” said David Marskell, CEO of THEMUSEUM. “From the opening […]

THEMUSEUM Receives $100,000 in Support of Climate Festival Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) Helps Shine a Light on Crisis

Posted on: August 12, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Kitchener, ON – In response to THEMUSEUM weighing in on the global climate crisis, ALARM is set to open in January 2020 and has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.    In sync with the Region of Waterloo […]

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