Media Releases

Museum mounts exhibition on Tom Thomson	2:07 PM, Friday, 9th July, 2010
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Museum Launches Call to Artists	2:00 PM, Friday, 9th July, 2010
Festival Strategy attracts the first ever Gamble Family Award Read More...
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Sails into Kitchener!	8:56 AM, Monday, 28th June, 2010
DRAMATIC STORY OF THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC COMING TO THE MUSEUM More than 150 artifacts from the ocean floor to be displayed Read More...
Guest "Tweeters" for last launch of space shuttle Altantis	7:46 AM, Friday, 14th May, 2010
Conestoga students Tweet launch for Kennedy Space Centre. Media asked to follow @TheMuseum on Twitter and ReTweet! Read More...
Museum collaborations reach new heights	1:27 PM, Tuesday, 13th October, 2009
CN Tower latest addition to growing list of collaborations! Read More...
Human bodies revealed in Canadian premiere	12:37 PM, Monday, 4th January, 2010
The Museum is pleased to be announcing its next major transformative exhibition - Our Body: The Universe Within. Read More...
Museum celebrates local artist in fall exhibition	8:45 PM, Sunday, 5th July, 2009
Local artist Woldemar Neufeld would celebrate his the hundredth anniversary of his birth this year and The Children's Museum is opening a show in his honour. Read More...
GPS Adventures to Open this Fall	8:46 PM, Sunday, 5th July, 2009
The Children's Museum is pleased to be announcing one of their fall exhibitions, GPS Adventures. Read More...
The GEEE! in Genome	11:38 AM, Thursday, 28th May, 2009
Museum to open National Genomics Exhibition: The Children's Museum summer exhibit will be focused on genes and genomes. Read More...
Bridges That Unite	8:38 PM, Wednesday, 11th March, 2009
In partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, The Children's Museum will host an exhibition dedicated to exploring Canada's role on the world stage. Read More...
New Animation School at The Children's Museum	11:29 AM, Monday, 13th October, 2008
In partnership with the Multicultural Cinema Club and the Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema, The Children's Museum will host a six week long Animation School. Read More...
Children's Museum secures Warhol Exhibit	12:44 PM, Wednesday, 13th August, 2008
The Children's Museum is proud to announce plans for a major exhibition on the life and work of Andy Warhol beginning in January of 2009. Read More...
Mayor Craig to help Museum thank sponors	10:24 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Mayor of the City of Cambridge will join Children's Museum staff in thanking Cambridge-based sponsors for their funding of the Kids Inspiring Change program. Read More...
Museum secures Dr. Jane Goodall appearance	10:20 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
In conjunction with the Discovering Chimpanzees exhibit, the Museum is proud to announce they have secured Dr. Goodall for a lecture at the Centre in the Square this upcoming May. Read More...
Museum to close King St for exhibit load in	10:17 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
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Museum announces first consumer show	10:15 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The ECO Show will relate directly to Goodall message. Read More...
The Darcys perform concert for Museum fundraiser	10:13 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
Museum After Dark presents the Pay-What-You-Can / Give-Till-It-Hurts Concert in support of the Children's Museum. Read More...
Museum partners with City of Kitchener to host African Art Installation	10:05 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
In conjuction with the overall Jane Goodall experience, the Children's Museum has welcomed art by children in four African countries. Read More...
Museum holds Annual General Meeting	10:02 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Children's Museum reports a successful financial year. Read More...
Museum hosts Inception Fashion Show	9:59 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
Kitchener Rangers will be first time models. Read More...
Children's Museum venue for WFAC	9:56 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Children's Museum is hosting three films for the Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema. Read More...
Exhibit Cafe Opens at The Children's Museum	9:49 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Children's Museum is pleased to announce the opening of their new street front cafe. Read More...
Museum secures world class chimpanzee exhibit	9:44 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Children's Museum is pleased announce it will be hosting Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall beginning this January. Read More...
Female Inspiration Keynote at Museum Event	9:40 AM, Friday, 14th December, 2007
The Children's Museum will be hosting Angela Mondou as the keynote speaker for Women of Today: Sharing the Gift of Wisdom Read More...
Robotic Chair Meets the Stars	2:02 PM, Thursday, 13th September, 2007
Friday September 7, 2007: The Robotic Chair is on its way to the Museum, but not before stopping in at the Toronto International Film Festival! Read More...
The Robotic Chair Falls Apart at the Children's Museum	1:52 PM, Thursday, 13th September, 2007
Friday September 7, 2007: The Children's Museum Secures the Robotic Chair Read More...
Children's Museum launched 25 new educational programs!	1:42 PM, Wednesday, 5th September, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007: The Children's Museum of Waterloo Region is gearing up for a busy school year! Read More...
Water Taste Test Results Released!	1:40 PM, Wednesday, 5th September, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007: The Children's has released the results of a two week water taste test! Read More...
Water Taste Testing at The Children's Museum	9:07 AM, Friday, 17th August, 2007
Thursday, August 16th, 2007: The Children's Museum has developed a water testing program to complement their current exhibition, Smile: the Tooth and Nothing but the Tooth. Read More...
Help us Break a World Record	11:07 AM, Wednesday, 15th August, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007: This Saturday The Children's Museum will attempt to break a world record! Read More...
New Space and Space Travel Exhibit Launches at The Children's Museum	2:11 PM, Friday, 10th August, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007: A new space exhibit will launches at The Children's Museum this week! Read More...
Children's Museum partners with Centre in the Square	4:11 PM, Tuesday, 31st July, 2007
Tuesday July 31: The Children's Museum is announcing a new partnership with the Centre in the Square. Read More...
Museum welcomes City's Artist in Residence	8:38 AM, Friday, 20th July, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007: The City of Kitchener's Artist inf Residence, Paul Roorda will join the Museum this weekend by offering a streetscape design workshop for kids. Read More...
Museum celebrates Harry Potter book release	8:30 AM, Friday, 20th July, 2007
Thursday July 19, 2007: After selling out Friday night's Harry Potter Party, The Children's Museum has decided to extend the theme over the entire weekend. Read More...
Children's Museum forges partnersip with UW	10:17 AM, Thursday, 28th June, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007: A new university site will be integrated into the downtown museum. Read More...
Open Wide! The Children's Museum welcomes new exhibit on Dental Health!	1:02 PM, Wednesday, 27th June, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007: A new interactive exhibit will teach kids the importance of teeth and dental health. Read More...
The Art and Technology of making a CD is on display at The Children's Museum	9:18 AM, Wednesday, 13th June, 2007
Friday June 1, 2007: Toronto based band, The Darcys moves into The Children's Museum to record their second album. Read More...
Children's Museum expands age demographic	8:26 AM, Wednesday, 13th June, 2007
Tuesday May 23, 2007: Children's Museum expands age demographic with the launch of a new Junior Leadership program Read More...
Children's Museum sends Kitchener couple to Paris, France	8:24 AM, Wednesday, 13th June, 2007
Wednesday May 23, 2007: As the Canadian premiere of the traveling exhibition, Chagall for Children neared its closing at The Children's Museum three weeks ago, visitors had the chance to enter the last of their ballots for the largest giveaway The Museum has ever participated in. On the morning of April 30th the winner's names were drawn and The Museum was able to make the day of some lucky people. Read More...
Stars of Sea Changes its View	10:34 AM, Wednesday, 23rd May, 2007
Tuesday May 15: Children's Museum brings out new round of Harry Class shells Read More...
Canadian artist subject of award winning Manufactured Landscapes documentary on display	1:25 PM, Monday, 7th May, 2007
May 4: The Children's Museum presents a breathtaking, original exhibition featuring the work of a Canadian artist. The exhibit, Edward Burtynsky: Power to Change, is a collection of photography combined with an interactive installation designed to let people pause and witness the damage done to our planet. Read More...
Chagall for Children a Success	8:52 AM, Wednesday, 2nd May, 2007
April 27: The Children's Museum enjoys increased attendance. Read More...
Children's Museum to accept Food Bank Donations	10:56 AM, Friday, 27th April, 2007
April 23, 2007: In an effort to boost food bank donations, The Children's Museum is partnering with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. The Children's Museum offers discount admission for those help. Read More...
Children's Museum Celebrates National Volunteer Week	11:14 AM, Friday, 27th April, 2007
April 16, 2007: In honour of National Volunteer Week, the Children's Museum is launching a Volunteer of the Month program that will recognize volunteers year all year long. Read More...
Stars of the Sea on view at The Children's Museum	3:11 PM, Thursday, 19th April, 2007
March 6, 2007: Stars of the Sea, a world class collection of sea shells will be on display at the Children's Museum from March 6th until June 30th. Read More...
Children's Museum and McDonald's Offer Fun Family Values!	2:38 PM, Thursday, 19th April, 2007
March 13, 2007: The Children's Museum has teamed up with McDonald's restaurants in Kitchener, Guelph, and Fergus to offer even more value to families. Read More...
Minister of Energy Launches Energy Conservation Program with Grade One Students	2:19 PM, Thursday, 19th April, 2007
February 28, 2007: Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Energy and Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy officially launched the Children's Museum Energy Awareness and Conservation Program today. Read More...
Children's Museum comes to life in March!	4:14 PM, Monday, 23rd April, 2007
February 26, 2007: Like never before the Children's Museum is offering a March Break line-up full of exciting and educational family fun! Read More...
and the best Animated Movie is	2:55 PM, Thursday, 19th April, 2007
February 20, 2007: The Children's Museum, in partnership with CraZ TechZ of Kitchener, is pleased to present two exciting workshops this weekend that fuse technology and creativity. Read More...
Children's Museum and Mad Science	2:20 PM, Thursday, 19th April, 2007
February 9, 2007: Mad Science, the world's leading science enrichment provider, has found a new home at the Children's Museum. Read More...
A Touch of France: Children's Museum to Give Away Trip to Paris, France	1:03 PM, Friday, 23rd March, 2007
Beginning January 19, visitors will be able to enter for their chance to win a trip to Paris, France. Read More...
Children's Museum Welcomes New Executive Director	6:25 PM, Sunday, 18th March, 2007
Board of Directors delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. David Marskell. Read More...
Children's Museum Hosts High School Art Show	11:01 AM, Tuesday, 27th March, 2007
The Children's Museum hosted a series of artworks created by 30 up and coming artists from Holy Trinity Catholic High School. Read More...
Free Admission for Teachers and their Families on Literacy Day	11:05 AM, Tuesday, 27th March, 2007
The Children's Museum celebrated Literacy Day with an author meet and greet, comic art workshop, paper making, and story telling. Read More...
Children's Museum Hosts International Premiere	6:28 PM, Sunday, 18th March, 2007
Whimsically Creative Chagall For Children Brings Art to Life Read More...