Waterloo Region – This summer, 28 local artists set up their easels along the historic Grand River creating "en plein air" paintings.
Inspired by local scenery on a waterfront afternoon, these skillfully created works are on exhibit starts today, with an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cottage.
The exhibit and silent auction continues to December 10. Bidding on your favourite piece can be done in-person, online or by phone.    
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Wild Weather , a highly interactive and entertaining blockbuster traveling exhibition that illustrates severe weather as a powerful and unpredictable force, will open at the Waterloo Region Museum in 2018.
“ Wild Weather will immerse visitors of all ages in the science of severe weather. Delve into current severe weather science, discover cutting edge technology and investigate the stories of scientists, forecasters and passionate enthusiasts. Visitors will leave...
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An important piece of Canadian history is coming to life at Waterloo Region Museum from Oct. 15 to 20 . Journey of a Lifetime, Presented by BMO Financial Group shares the stories of the people, places and journey involved in the largest wave of immigration in Canadian history. 
The railway united Canada as a nation and no other rail car did more to settle the west than the Colonist Car. During the first half of the 20 th century, millions of immigrants travelled...
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The Waterloo Region Museum received Honourable Mention for the City on Edge exhibit at the recent Ontario Museum Association annual conference in Kingston, Ontario. The City on Edge exhibit was created by the Waterloo Region Museum. The exhibit tells the story of how and why the city of Berlin changed its name to Kitchener on September 1, 1916, and was on exhibit in 2016, the 100 th anniversary of the name change.
“This year, we once again celebrate the extraordinary...
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Trailblazing – Women in Canada since 1867 will be on exhibit at the Waterloo Region Museum from September 22, 2017 to January 7, 2018. This nationally travelling exhibit, created by the Waterloo Region Museum, explores how women have transformed Canadian politics, work, and everyday life.
“What has it meant to be a woman in Canada throughout its 150 year history?  T railblazing highlights the experiences of women - mothers, sisters, daughters,...
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