The Region of Waterloo Museums holds a collection of over 58,000 artifacts (both historic and contemporary) relating to the peoples, businesses, and communities found within Waterloo Region. Currently, only a portion of the collection is searchable online. Records will be uploaded as they are available, so please check back often. If you are unable to find the items you are searching for or require assistance, please contact us so staff may assist.
Enjoy browsing the highlighted collections below!
Featured Collections
J.M. Schneider Limited
Bedcoverings
Footwear Industry
Local Media OutletsHistorical Language and Content Advisory
Items within the Region of Waterloo Museums collection are representative of their time, and may contain language, cultural references, or stereotypes that are no longer appropriate. Historical language and descriptions have been maintained in order to preserve the context in which these items were created.
Museum staff aim to describe items in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collection we manage. If you see records with content that you feel should be reviewed, please click the "Send Us Feedback" button on the top right corner of the record. Include as many details regarding the language or content as possible.