Fresh exhibits launching this May at Region of Waterloo Museums
It’s an exciting time at Region of Waterloo Museums with three new exhibits launching this month.
Artificial Intelligence - Are machines smarter than us?
On exhibit May 10 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
There is no modern technology talked about as much as artificial intelligence. AI is at once exciting, wondrous, mysterious, misunderstood, praised, and feared. But what is it really? How does it work, what can it do and what might it become?
Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is a traveling exhibit, created by The Relayer Group, that explores how artificial intelligence is relevant to our lives right now. Using hands-on interactives, touchscreens, and examples from history and popular culture, the exhibit gives visitors of all ages an up-close look at exactly what thinking machines are… and what they might become.
Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is a unique opportunity to learn about AI and investigate how AI will be part of your future!
And don’t miss the Artificial Intelligence Lecture Series, in partnership with The Balsillie School of International Affairs, offering thought-provoking insights into the past, present, and future of AI.
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Currents of Change: Inspiring Action along the Grand River
On exhibit May 17 at McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Stretching from Dundalk to Lake Erie, the Grand River watershed is home to around 1 million people, 90 species of fish, and 250 species of birds, and is a main source of drinking water for these populations.
Through a blend of history, ecology, and Indigenous and settler narratives, Currents of Change examines the profound and dynamic connection between the Grand River, Cambridge’s heritage, and our collective future.
Come discover the shared responsibility for the river’s preservation and learn what can be done to help protect this vital resource for future generations.
McDougall Cottage is open Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Matrilineal Hauntings
On exhibit May 25 at Schneider Haus National Historic Site
In September 2023, the Region of Waterloo officially declared intimate partner violence and violence against women an epidemic in our community. The COVID-19 lockdown brought domestic violence into a new focus. Drawing on sculptor Kathy Kranias’s family history in her matrilineal line, the Matrilineal Hauntings exhibit is framed around the “tension between quiet violence and injustice.” Kranias’s artwork explores themes of resting, stretching, and surging toward freedom.
Don’t miss an Artist Talk, Saturday June 15 with Kathy as she discusses the sculptures and photographs of Matrilineal Hauntings in the context of Schneider House and her family history.
Schneider Haus is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Access to all exhibits are included with admission at all sites. Members enjoy FREE admission to all Region of Waterloo Museums sites year-round. For more information on exhibits and events at Region of Waterloo Museums, visit regionofwaterloomuseums.ca.
