It has come to our attention that we owe our community a public apology. It was pointed out that in the SAVE_Mirror art work, an installation that is a part of our ALARM | Responding to our Climate Emergency exhibition, an offensive phrase was used. When The Mirror was first installed we discussed this phrase […]
Kitchener, ON – ALARM | Responding to our Climate Emergency has been extended to January 3, 2021. First opening January 24, 2020, ALARM was a direct response to the City of Kitchener declaring a climate emergency. THEMUSEUM looked to use its stage to shine a light on the efforts being made to help conserve a natural climate and make transformative connections to […]
THEMUSEUM and Bingemans Set to Bring One-of-a-Kind Drive-Thru Experience Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM has once again teamed up with Bingemans, Waterloo Region’s go-to place for premiere entertainment, to offer a unique dinosaur drive-thru display. More than 30 impressive animatronic and dinosaur replicas will be on display beginning Thanksgiving weekend for two weeks. In partnership with Indian River Reptile & Dinosaur […]
Located in The Shops at Waterloo Town Square, SPECTRUM | The Climate Emergency Experience will end its limited run Saturday, September 5 and THEMUSEUM wants to make the pop-up exhibition accessible to all for the duration of its run. Experience SPECTRUM for FREE from now until September 5. SPECTRUM | The Climate Emergency Experience completely immerses visitors within each art-filled room in […]
Kitchener, ON – During these unprecedented times, the importance of healthcare workers and grocers has become abundantly clear. THEMUSEUM recognizes and would like to thank all of those on the front lines for keeping Waterloo Region safe and healthy. As a token of gratitude, THEMUSEUM extends an invitation to all frontline healthcare workers and grocers to enjoy a free Family […]
THEMUSEUM TO HOST EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN ENGAGEMENT OF THE ROLLING STONES | UNZIPPED EXHIBITION International exhibition devoted to the world-famous rock band comes to Canada in 2021 Kitchener, ON | August 4, 2020 — The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED, delivered by DHL a unique immersive experience providing comprehensive insight into the band’s nearly sixty-year history, will be […]
THEMUSEUM is a charitable organization which awes, inspires and enlightens almost 100,000 visitors a year. We pride ourselves on being a new type of emerging museum – one of ideas and experiences. No dusty objects, no collections, and no velvet ropes. We are dedicated to scanning the globe for fresh cultural content and using it to stage experiences that stimulate […]
Kitchener, ON – As the impact of COVID-19 across Waterloo Region continues, so does the demand for family outings and summer fun. That is where two important attractions have come together to unleash an annual feature of the Canadian National Exhibition. President’s Choice SuperDogs will be presented by THEMUSEUM at Bingemans On The Grand Drive-In for three shows a day at 1pm, […]
Kitchener, ON – THEMUSEUM is looking to use its front window, facing King Street, as a platform for BIPOC artists in the community. The front window of THEMUSEUM has housed works by artists such as Brent Marshall with Julien van Mossel-Forrester, Trisha Abe, and Jennifer Gough. THEMUSEUM is thrilled to be able to offer this platform to amplify diverse voices […]
Kitchener, ON – In honour of Mandela Day 2020, Saturday, July 18, THEMUSEUM is pledging every admission received on July 18 to the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo & Area (ACCKWA) to support the incredible work of the ACB Network Waterloo Region. African Caribbean Black (ACB) Network Waterloo Region is a coalition of Black-African diaspora who are working together to strengthen the […]
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