Schneider Haus National Historic Site

Schneider Haus

Schneider Haus

Schneider Haus - Greenspace

Schneider Haus - Greenspace

Schneider Haus - bridge

Schneider Haus - bridge

Schneider Haus - Sitting Room

Schneider Haus - Sitting Room

Schneider Haus - Attic

Schneider Haus - Attic

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Hours:
  • Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm
Fees:
  • Adult (18-54) - $7 Senior (55 years of age plus) - $6 Student (13 to 17) - $5 Children ages 5 to 12 - $4 Children ages 4 and under - Free Family - $16 (Two adults and dependent children) (All admission rates include HST.) Single - Year Membership only $35 Family - Year Membership only $60 (2 adults & dependent children)
  • Partially Accessible
  • Gift Shop
  • Parking
  • Guided Tours
  • Heritage Garden
  • Wi-Fi
  • Public Transportation
  • Facilities Rental
Schneider Haus National historic site is a vibrant community space nestled in the heart of downtown Kitchener. The site features the historic house museum and galleries. Visitors can experience timely exhibits, and learn about the connection between our community's past and present. Come and explore!
 
Built in 1816, Schneider Haus is a local landmark that was restored and opened as a living history museum in 1981. The Haus was built by some of the area's earliest non-Indigenous settlers, Joseph and Barbara Schneider, Pennsylvania-German Mennonites.
 
The site began as a family home, transitioned into a rental property, then a provincial historic site and finally the community museum it is today. 
 
While Schneider Haus National Historic Site has previously focused on one year of the history of the site we are currently working on a long process of researching and working with community members to expand the narrative and accurately reflect the history of our site and its many untold stories.
 
 
Schneider Haus is excited to unveil their new Children’s Discovery Space, specifically curated for tiny hands and big imaginations. Inspired by a love of unstructured play, the Discovery Space is designed to embrace the “messy play movement” and empowers children of all ages to learn through play.
The Discovery Space provides resources for hands-on learning and creative expression, encouraging collaboration, skill sharing, and exploration, and allows children to bring their ideas to life in a supportive community environment.

Website: https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/visit/schneider-haus-national-historic-site.aspx?_mid_=33261

Type: Historic Building | Community Museum

Coverlet, ca. 1879

Coverlet, ca. 1879

Coverlet, ca. 1879Anonymous169 cm x 235 cm1994.012.015 This coverlet is from the Fred and Dora-Mae Blayney collection of 15 coverlets, which was...