Past Exhibitions
A Taste of Science
November 19, 2019 to March 20, 2020
What exactly makes food go bad? How science keeps our food safe. A Canada Agriculture and Food exhibit.
The Sublime Mr. Seagram
June 11 to November 1, 2019
Uncovering the stories of innovator Joseph E. Seagram’s extraordinary life in Waterloo. Distiller, horse breeder, humanitarian, politician and family man. Mr. Seagram's legacy remains strong 100 years after his death.
Love Sport? Game On!
November 13, 2018 to March 15, 2019
Waterloo is passionate about its sports and recreational activities. Take a journey through our city’s sporting history. Meet some of the talented athletes competing in Waterloo today.
At Home: Residential Architecture in Waterloo
June 5 to October 27, 2018 development
Waterloo’s neighbourhoods are bursting with fabulous architecture. From log homes and Edwardian, sleek mid-century modern to high-rise condos, Waterloo architecture is diverse.
Tales of Fantasy: Our Myths and Legends
February 26 to May 18, 2018
Discover legendary characters from tales long ago. Uncover the truth behind some of the spooky stories that are a part of Canada’s past. A Sherbrook Museum of Nature and Science exhibit.
This All Belongs to You! 150 Waterloo Stories of People, Places and Things
June 20 to January 26, 2018
We’re celebrating all things Waterloo for Canada's 150th birthday! We dig deep into our historic collection to share 150 stories about Waterloo people, places and things.
Cocktails…Because no good story starts with a salad
October 12, 2016 to January 6, 2017
It’s all about the glitz and glam of the cocktail ritual over the past century in this exhibit! We're spotlighting the fabulously swish and the undeniably tacky barware from the museum’s signature Seagram Collection.
Thru the Lens: Camera Obscura to Smartphone
April 12 to September 30, 2016
Say “cheese”! For over a century, cameras have been around to capture our most important moments. Over 50 cameras tell the story of development of photography.
The Jewel of the City: Celebrating 125 Years of Waterloo Park
May 5 to September 26, 2015
This exhibit will bring back a flood of happy memories of Waterloo Park. School track and field day, the toboggan slide, band concerts and family picnics. We put together a collection of treasured photographs and objects from the last 125 years of Waterloo Park.
Creating Futures: Threads of Hope for African Grandmothers
May 21 to September 26, 2014
A textile art exhibit highlighting 29 stirring works donated by talented artists. Organized by the OMAS SISKONA of Kitchener-Waterloo, these works celebrate the hope and resolve of African grandmothers working to turn the tide of the AIDS pandemic in their communities.