The Underground Studio

Celebrate pride with THEMUSEUM this weekend 🌈

Saturday: Join us at our booth at tri-Pride SUMMERFEST! Stop by Willow River Park to colour in your own pride flag pin, learn about our new exhibitions, and more!

Sunday: We're hosting our third annual Family Pride event. Join us for amazing musical performances and interactive activities with a reduced admission rate!

We can't wait to see you soon 😄

Celebrate Pride Month with a family-friendly event at THEMUSEUM!

Doors open at 10 a.m. Infants under 4 and members are free! Enter your membership number at check-out for your free tickets. This event concludes at 3 p.m. when THEMUSEUM will close.

Schedule:
All Day: 2SLGBTQ+ Community resource booths, exhibits, crafts and UGS activity
10:30 a.m.: Anat Hector-Brown
11:30 a.m.: Chris Paul Rainbows
1:30 p.m: Maverick the Dinosaur Celebrates Pride
2:15 p.m: Music Lessons with Melody Bijou

Buy tickets >>https://bit.ly/4bQEsy9

Get ready to embrace the creativity of young makers at our first-ever Mini Maker Market 🎉

On May 19 THEMUSEUM is hosting young business owners between the ages of 10 - 17 for a vendor market showcasing their unique creations! From bath bombs and flower bouquets to nail art and candles we're sure something will interest you and your family!

Unique added experience: meet and greet with our adorable Paw Patrol Pals, Chase and Skye with a VIP pass!

Learn more about the event and purchase tickets now >> https://bit.ly/49Tle9S

Summer Camp at THEMUSEUM is over 50% sold out!

Enrolling in our summer camps means your child(ren) will have the opportunity to explore unique topics week after week with hands-on learning and experimentation!

Camp Week Highlight: Women in STEM 🔬

What do Marie Currie, Katherine Johnson, and Sally Ride have in common? They are some of the most famous female pioneers in STEM that have inspired thousands to pursue their dreams. In this week-long camp, we will explore the stories and accomplishments of women in STEM. We are excited to be able to feature the work of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg during this week of camp!

Register your child today >> https://bit.ly/3gZocBq

Calling all young makers and business owners 📣

On May 19 THEMUSEUM will be hosting a maker market for young entrepreneurs between the ages of 10 - 17! This is the perfect opportunity for your children to showcase and sell their work, develop business skills, and make connections.

Applications for this event are open until the end of this month! If you have any questions, send us a DM.

Apply today >> https://bit.ly/3xxdyfI

Exciting news: registration for Summer Camps at THEMUSEUM is now open!

This year, camps run for one week at a time starting on July 8 until August 30. Campers will learn about a variety of exciting topics guaranteed to ignite curiosity! Train to be a spy, create a safari-themed stop animation film, learn about the Vikings and so much more!

Week-long fun begins at THEMUSEUM for $240 per camper, with THEMUSEUM members receiving a discount!

Learn more >> https://bit.ly/32CrqR7

A.I. has been a hot topic lately. What is it? How does it work? Is it replacing art? In this workshop, we as a group will come up with a description of a painting using a traditional "Mad Libs".

Once that description is completed, we will enter it into an AI image generator. Whatever the A.I. comes up with, we will paint as a group!

This workshop will help you understand why art is so much more valuable than A.I. all while enjoying a drink!

A cashless bar is available on site. This workshop is 19+. Doors open at 6:15, so join us early to enjoy a cocktail at THELOUNGE!

Members receive 10% discounts applied in the check-out.

Register today >> https://bit.ly/3wt4b00

Deck the halls with homemade stockings!

Learn how to sew your own holiday stocking in our 19+ workshop. Come early so you can sip on something to keep you warm and merry, as you prep for all the good cheer to come!

This workshop is 19+. THELOUNGE is a cashless bar – debit and credit only.

Secure your admission >> https://bit.ly/47Ibzm5

Battle the dark side this PD Day!

We're joined again by Hacksmith Industries for our upcoming Mini Lightsaber camp. Campers will spend the day engineering their own mini-saber that really glows!

Registration is now open for children ages 10 - 14

https://themuseum.ca/camps/

Have you ever looked at your house plants and thought “how can I dress them up for Halloween?” Well… now is your chance to fulfill that dream!

Join us in welcoming Jill Doyle (Craft Witching), a local terrarium maker, for a 2-hour licensed workshop to make your very own spooky terrarium. All materials will be provided for you, all you need to bring is your ID.

Advance registration is required. A cashless bar is available on-site. This workshop is 19+. Doors open at 6:15, so join us early to enjoy a cocktail at THELOUNGE!

Buy Tickets >> https://bit.ly/46xXNlG

Get ready to join in the spooky fun at THEMUSEUM’s Halloween Tot Parade 👻

Dress your little ones as skeletons, spirits, and sprites, and join us at 10:30 am to make wicked goodie bags. The parade starts at 11:30 am, with a route that takes us trick-or-treating through Downtown Kitchener's local businesses.

Please ensure to register in advance before participating this year - it allows us to accurately plan and give your little ones the best time we can 🧡

Don't miss out on this bewitching event on October 27 >> https://themuseum.ca/events/themuseums-annual-tot-parade/

Have you bought your tickets yet for THEMUSEUM's 20th Birthday?

In honor of our birthday, we’re reminiscing on the good old days and offering admission for only $6.54, which were our prices when we opened in '03! Hang out with Maverick the Dinosaur, check out our new exhibition Frame of Mind | An Illusion Experience, and create some memories.

Birthday hats are optional, but highly recommended!

Buy tickets today for September 24 >> https://bit.ly/3Eu3Smy

✨ PD Day Camp Registration is now open ✨

Join THEMUSEUM for a day of exploration, creativity, and fun while learning about a variety of exciting topics that are guaranteed to ignite curiosity.

Our very first PD Day Camp is in partnership with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest . Children of all ages can join in on the Oktoberfest fun and create their very own Soapbox Floats, or participate in KIDtoberfest Camp 🥨

Visit our website to learn about more of this year's themes, and to register your child today>> https://bit.ly/3gZocBq

We're open everyday this week for March Break! Here's what's going on this week at THEMUSEUM!

🦅 Monday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm and this week's craft is called: Dr. Seuss Paper Plates! The Canadian Raptor Conservancy is back once again, with their Bird of Prey show at 10:30, 12:30, & 2:30.

🛡️ Tuesday: We have two creation stations at 11:30am and 2:00pm, then Theatricks has an interactive show at 11:00am where patrons see Viking gear, weapons and artifacts as well as learn about Viking Life!

🦖 Wednesday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm.

💫 Thursday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am & 2:30pm.

🎤 Thursday Night: It's our seventh FREE Downtown Kitchener Live performance! Just Ideas x Friends is performing at 8:30pm!

🍀 Friday: Its Paint THEMUSEUM Green VOL. 2 with Irish Real Life Festival! In this all-day family-friendly event, you’ll learn all about St.Patricks day through Irish Storytelling, crafts, activities and even get moving with some Irish dancing!

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all weekend for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Screen Printing!

More information and to reserve/buy all tickets >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week at THEMUSEUM!

🎨 Wednesday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two Turbo Times at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Dr. Seuss Paper Plates!

🔈 Wednesday Night: At 6:30pm, we have a FREE dialogue: Black and Free: New Art | Mai ba da labari with Suritah Teresa Wignall.

⚡ Thursday & Friday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and Turbo Time at 11:30am.

🎤 Thursday Night: It's our sixth FREE Downtown Kitchener Live performance! Alysha Brilla is performing with support from Mandippal!

🛍️ Saturday: Enjoy free admission to THEMUSEUM as you browse The Mom Market, hosted by Guelph Mom Markets!

🦖 Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all weekend for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Woodworking!

More information and to reserve/buy all tickets >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week at THEMUSEUM!

🔈 Wednesday: We are closed until 4:30pm for exhibition changeover. At 6:30pm, we have a FREE dialogue: Un ‘loc’ de riddims in meh body with Miss Coco Murray. Her performance dialogue will be a visual movement journey where dance photography visually amplifies how a body in geopolitical spaces across the Afrodisapora can exist, claim, and sustain nuances of being Afrodescendant.

🌌 Thursday & Friday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and Turbo Time at 11:30am.

🎤 Thursday Night: It's our fifth FREE Downtown Kitchener Live performance! Jully Black is performing with support from Champa x Elaquent!

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm each day. Our Underground Studio also will be open all weekend for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Textiles!

More information and to reserve/buy all tickets >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌟 Wednesday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and three StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 6:00pm. This week's craft is called: Mae Among the Stars!

🔈 Wednesday Night: We have a FREE dialogue: Project Pat with Simone Patricia. Afro – Caribbean artist Simone Patricia is a contemporary abstract/realist artist from the Waterloo Region.

🌌 Thursday & Friday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and a StarLab Star Show at 11:30am.

🎤 Thursday Night: It's our third FREE Downtown Kitchener Live performance! Tomb and Dom Vallie will be performing.

🤖 Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: It's TRICON 2023! Immerse yourself in all things pop culture, sci-fi, comics, anime, visual art, S.T.E.A.M., digital technology, interactive tech-art, and more!

More information and to buy all tickets >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

❄️ Wednesday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and three StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 6:00pm. This week's craft is called: Stain Glass Snowflake​s!

🐦 Thursday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and a StarLab Star Show at 11:30am. At 1:30pm we have 55 & Better programming: Bird Feeders.

🎫 Thursday Night: It's our first FREE Downtown Kitchener Live performance! Billy Raffoul will be performing with support from Nefe.

🌌 Friday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and a StarLab Star Show at 11:30am.

🎙️ Saturday Night: Exodus | The Bob Marley Tribute is performing! Fronted by Juno-award winning reggae artist Lazo, Exodus is one of Canada’s premier tributes to the late, great Bob Marley.

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm each day. Our Underground Studio also will be open all weekend for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Screen Printing!

More information and to buy all tickets >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

❄️ Wednesday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm each day. This week's craft is called: Stain Glass Snowflake​s!

🏛️ Thursday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and a StarLab Star Show at 11:30am. At 1:30pm we have 55 & Better programming: Historic Kitchener: Finding the Past in the Present. Sign up here >> https://themuseum.ca/events/55-better-historic-kitchener-finding-the-past-in-the-present/

🌌 Friday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and a StarLab Star Show at 11:30am.

🎨 Saturday Night: The Brush Off 2023! Enjoy a cocktail while watching artists create right in front of their eyes during this fast-paced art-making competition! Get your tickets here >> https://themuseum.ca/events/the-brush-off-10th-edition/

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm each day. Our Underground Studio also will be open all weekend for drop in sessions, and our special activity: 3D Modelling!

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Join THEMUSEUM for our PD Day Camps on January 20th! We're offering two camps: THEMUSEUM’s Camp: Code Breakers & The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camp: Turn Back Time.

Register your camper today! >> https://themuseum.campbrainregistration.com/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌌 Wednesday & Thursday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Evergreen Ornaments!

🚫 Friday: THEMUSEUM will be CLOSED to the public for a private event.

🎨 Saturday & Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Woodworking!

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌌 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Evergreen Ornaments!

🎨 Saturday & Sunday Afternoons: THEMUSEUM will be opening to the public at 12:30pm on Saturday and Sunday this week. We have a creation station at 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Textiles!

🎅 Sunday Morning: Join us for a Sensory Friendly meet and greet with the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus! Sensory Friendly crafts as well as exhibits will be catered to people with sensory sensitivities. All ages welcome to come visit Santa and explore THEMUSEUM for this holiday season! *This is a specialized event for people with a special need or disability.* Tickets here >> https://themuseum.ca/events/sensory-friendly-santa-visit/

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌌 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Evergreen Ornaments!

🎨 Saturday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Circuitry and Soldering!

🎻 Sunday: Join THEMUSEUM for a FREE Christmas Concert by the Kitchener Musical Society Band! The band will play a selection of seasonal music ranging from classic Christmas carols, to songs from your favorite holiday movies! Register now >> https://themuseum.ca/events/a-christmas-concert-by-kmsb/

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

This winter break, put your woodworking skills to the test and construct a marble run! Join THEMUSEUM for our Underground Studio MakerSpace Winter Break Camp: Light Up Marble Run. You’ll create components that light up as the marble travels through the run.

Register a camper now >> https://themuseum.campbrainregistration.com/

THEMUSEUM is seeking artists to participate in The Brush Off! We need artists who thrive in an exciting, dynamic, engaging environment, while creating their work on the spot.

In the event, artists will compete in up to 3 rounds; winners from each round will be selected by the audience votes and advance to the final round.

The winning artist and the runner up are guaranteed to receive prizes!

THEMUSEUM will provide all paint, canvas and easels. Artists will provide their own brushes/tools. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Deadline for artist participants to submit their application is Sunday December 18, 2022 at 5 pm.

Apply now >> https://themuseum.typeform.com/to/i4pysiMm
More information >> https://themuseum.ca/the-brush-off-call-for-artists/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌌 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Paper Bag Buddies!

🔪 Friday Night: There’s been a murder at THEMUSEUM! Dust off your detective skills and come help us solve the mystery! During the show, you will be able to enjoy light appetizers and drinks from our cash bar. Get your tickets now >> https://themuseum.ca/events/a-killer-night-at-themuseum/

🎨 Saturday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: 3D Modelling! THEMUSEUM will be closing at 2:00pm on Saturday.

🦖 Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am & 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: 3D Modelling!

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🌌 Wednesday & Thursday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. This week's craft is called: Paper Bag Buddies!

👨‍👩‍👦 Friday: It's a Family Fun PD Day! We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. We will also have a brand new program called SLIME TIME at 1:00pm. https://themuseum.ca/events/pd-day-fun-at-themuseum/

📕 Saturday: THEMUSEUM is offering Free Admission for the Holiday Book Fair and Market sponsored by the Ontario Book Fair & Markets. More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/holiday-book-fair-market-free-admission/

🦖 Sunday: We have a creation station at 11:00am, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Screenprinting! THEMUSEUM will be closing at 2:00pm on Sunday.

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

🎨 Monday: Welcome to THEMUSEUM’s first studio workshop series with Brianne Casey, a recent Master of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Western Ontario. Brianne will be hosting a series of Art Workshops where participants will paint an Autumn landscape! Get tickets here >> https://themuseum.ca/events/the-master-studio-art-workshop-series-with-brianne-casey/

🌌 Wednesday Thursday, & Friday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and three StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am, 2:30pm and 6:00pm. This week's craft is called: Poppin’ Poppies!

🔍 Saturday at 1pm: Investigating Murdoch Mysteries: The Exhibition will now be open! Step behind the camera and immerse yourself in the fascinating history, science, and fashion of the series. Add on the exhibition to our general admission until December 31! https://themuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Woodworking!

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

Here's what's going on this week THEMUSEUM!

📝 Wednesday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and three StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am, 2:30pm and 6:00pm. This week's craft is called: Paper Bag Buddies! We also have a writing workshop at 7:00pm with writer, lecturer, dream interpreter, and PhD candidate, Elianne George El-Amyouni. https://themuseum.ca/events/kerouac-cassady-and-consciousness/

💮 Thursday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm. We also have our 55 & Better program: Poppies! In this hour-long workshop participants will use felt and pins to sew their own poppy in time for Remembrance Day. https://themuseum.ca/events/55-better-poppies/

🌌 Friday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and two StarLab Star Shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm.

🕺 Friday Night: Is Dance Mix Y2K!!! Grab your closest peeps and join us at THEMUSEUM for a poppin’ night of nostalgia! Featuring a music video dance, hosted by DJ J Hillis, of your favourite 2000s songs! You can also enjoy throwback activities, wicked 2000s trivia, games & prizes! https://themuseum.ca/events/dance-mix-y2k-vol-1/

🦖 Saturday & Sunday: We have two creation stations at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and Maverick the Dinosaur LIVE! at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Our Underground Studio also will be open all day for drop in sessions, and our special activity: Textiles!

More information >> https://themuseum.ca/events/

55 & Better is back at THEMUSEUM this Thursday!

This week participants will use felt and pins to sew their own poppy in time for Remembrance Day.

This event is free with registration >>