Plan Your Visit
Right now, contactless payment is preferred to buy tickets to THEMUSEUM! Buy tickets ahead of time at Eventbrite or purchase at the door, but please refrain from using cash. Timed tickets will control traffic flow throughout THEMUSEUM and allow us to keep you safe through contact tracing! Make sure to read our Visitor Protocols when planning your visit.
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Admission
- General (ages 14+)
- $7.99
- Children (ages 3-13)
- $7.99
- Infants (ages 0-2)
- FREE
- 55 & Better
- $7.99
- FREE on Fridays with Valid ID
- Student (With SPC Card)
- $7.99
Please Note: Prices do not include HST and are in Canadian Dollars. We accept Interac Debit Cards, and Credit Cards. All children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
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Directions
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
For a limited time, park at the Duke & Ontario Parking Garage for FREE while supplies last. Receive your pass at Visitor Services. More than 400 covered paid parking spaces with direct access to THEMUSEUM available off Duke Street. Find parking.
ION Stops
Traveling 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).
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Open Hours
| Friday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
THEMUSEUM is open! Members-only hours are available from 9am – 10am Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Special Winter Break Hours
Week of December 21st-27th
Monday – Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm General Admission + Special Guests
Thursday – Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 9:00am – 10:00am Members Only Hour
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm General Admission
Week of December 28th-January 3rd
Monday – Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm General Admission + Special Guests
Thursday – Friday CLOSED with Special THEMUSEUM+ Events
Sunday – Sunday 9:00am – 10:00am Members Only Hour
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm General Admission
Events Calendar
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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!
Eat & 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
