Plan Your Visit
Buy Tickets
To buy tickets for special events, please visit our events calendar. Masks are encouraged when visiting THEMUSEUM.
If you are visiting with a membership obtained through a library program, Access 2 Entertainment card, Canoo card, or PAL card, please visit THEMUSEUM to book your tickets. This can be done on the day of your visit, or by phone!
Google Map
THEMUSEUM, which is situated on the Haldimand Tract, acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee peoples. The Haldimand Tract is the land promised to the Six Nations and includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
Parking
THEMUSEUM Parking Garage Update:
The Duke Street Parking Garage attached to THEMUSEUM will be closed for the construction of a new smart parking system from May 23rd – 26th. Day passes will not be available during this time. Alternative nearby parking lots can be found on the City of Kitchener website.
ION Stops
Travelling to THEMUSEUM by ION rail is easy! Southbound passengers will exit the ION at Queen Station (on Charles St. W between Queen St. S and Benton St.). Northbound passengers will exit the ION at Frederick Station (on Frederick St. between King St. E and Duke St. W).
THEMUSEUM Hours
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Book Your Event
Special Hours
May 22 (Victoria Day): CLOSED
May 31: 10am – 4pm
June 3: 10am – 3pm
THEMUSEUM is delighted to announce it has been awarded the #SafeTravels Stamp. The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travellers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted health and hygiene, standardized protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.
Visit Kitchener
THEMUSEUM is proudly located in the heart of downtown Kitchener.
Visiting THEMUSEUM? Make the most of your time in DTK with a few of our favourite places to eat & drink, stay, play, and shop!
EatEat & Drink
- Did you know you can bring your own lunch during your visit and eat in our cafe space? If you do, please be respectful and avoid opening nut products or other food items which other visitors might be allergic to. Please note, THEMUSEUM cannot guarantee it is a nut-free facility.
- Downtown Kitchener has lots of great food & drink options! Be sure to explore the area, and check out some of our nearby favourites:
Stay
- Rest after a long day of exploring THEMUSEUM at one of our favourite DTK spots:
For more nearby accommodations, visit HotelsCombined.
Play
- In town for a few days? Be sure to check out some of the region’s many cultural institutions:
- Travelling as a family? There’s a lot to do in the area, including:
- For more on Kitchener-Waterloo and DTK, visit THEMUSEUM’s Cultural Initiative, CultKW.
Shop
- On the hunt for a souvenir or a unique gift during your visit to downtown Kitchener? Be sure to check out what we have in store at THEMUSEUM Shop! If you’re exploring more of the region, we recommend these places for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience:
Why open THEMUSEUM newsletters?
"Just scanning the themes here, I think you and the programming team should be very proud of the relevance of your institution to so many of the important conversations of our time. Please keep doing what you’re doing!"
- Glen Drummond, Chief Innovation Officer, Quarry.com
