Doon Heritage Village Opening Day

WATERLOO REGION – Doon Heritage Village opens for the season May 1. The engaging and picturesque 60 acre living history village shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. Doon Heritage Village features restored historic buildings, farm animals, fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, and knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing that bring history to life.

Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village spring and summer operational hours are May 1 to September 4, Monday through Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One low admission price includes Doon Heritage Village, the Waterloo Region Museum feature and main exhibit galleries, and the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame.

Adult - $11 Senior and student - $8 Children ages 5 to 12 - $5 Children ages 4 & under - Free Family (2 adults & dependent children) - $25 (rates plus HST)

Doon Heritage Village, Waterloo Region Museum, and the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame are located at 10 Huron Road in Kitchener, Ontario.

For more information visit www.waterlooregionmuseum.com or call 519-748-1914.

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For more information contact:

Sean Jasmins Supervisor of Marketing and Partnerships Waterloo Region Museum and Historic Sites 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2R7

519-748-1914 ext. 3681 sjasmins@regionofwaterloo.ca

About Waterloo Region Museum

Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario. The main gallery of the museum tells the story of Waterloo Region and the feature gallery of the museum showcases changing local and travelling exhibits from around the world. Waterloo Region Museum is open daily and is the entrance to Doon Heritage Village.

Doon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that interprets life in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. Doon Heritage Village is a seasonal village that is open May 1 to Dec. 23. Waterloo Region Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the Waterloo Region Museum and tells the stories of more than 500 inductees. The Hall of Fame features exhibits and an electronic kiosk that contains photos and biographies.

Admission includes the Museum, Village and Hall of Fame: Adult - $10, Senior & student - $8, Children ages 5 to 12 - $5 Children ages 4 and under - Free Family (2 adults and dependent children) - $25 All rates plus HST. Waterloo Region Museum campus facilities include: • Indoor museum exhibit galleries • A picturesque 60 acre living history village that interprets life in Waterloo Region in the year 1914 • 114 seat Christie® Theatre, meeting rooms, green space and a grand foyer for community rental • Artifact storage and preservation facilities

For more information about Waterloo Region Museum and to arrange an interview or photo opportunity please contact:

Sean Jasmins, Marketing & Partnerships Supervisor Region of Waterloo Museums 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2R7 Telephone: 519-748-1914 ext. 3681, Fax: 519-748-0009 sjasmins@regionofwaterloo.ca www.waterlooregionmuseum.com

Waterloo Region Museum is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo provides more than 60 per cent of municipal services to a growing population of 550,000 people. We are committed to creating an inclusive, thriving and sustainable community through innovative leadership and a range of services such as: public health, social services, planning, heritage, water supply, regional roads, waste management, ambulance service, rural libraries, public transit, community housing, emergency planning, Provincial Offences Courts and airport services.