Schneider Haus National Historic Site — Attraction in Kitchener

Quite interesting! It took us 2 hours to cover the whole place, and we didn't have time to check out the garden. We did ask a lot of questions on the tour though. The extra modern 3D art section was very cool! They have a water cooler here to refill your bottles! Great idea! They have washrooms on site.

Store: It is exceptional for a house of this size. They sell quilts, old fashioned toys, honey, soap, etc. I purchased homemade cooked strawberry jam made by a local Mennonite (an inspected processing facility).

History: The tour is about a relatively well off Mennonite family that lived here with 9 kids in the 1800s. You see their life and even touch a hay filled mattress. You find out why they slept in a different position than we do today and so much more. Guides are fairly knowledgeable.

Parking: saw none, but maybe if you take Queen Street there may be some. You can definitely park on David Street or at Victoria Park and walk up Iron Horse Trail (orange sign) after crossing David Street from Roland Street, and you will find Schneider Haus.

Admission: If you have a Waterloo Regional Museum membership, then this place is free and you get 10% off of items in their store.

Kids: I wouldn't recommend very young kids coming here (maybe if it was a special activity day though). Kids ages 7 and up happily enjoy their day though. My kids were a bit frustrated making the exfoliating soaps (7-12). It seemed harder to make than at first glance, but they were pleased with their work when they got home. My tween said the place was interesting.

Nearby local activities for kids: Victoria Park has a splash pad (moderate size but not super exciting), a nice playground, and walking trails.

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We visited Schneider Haus National Historic Site on a Sunday afternoon. The house is 169 years old, and it’s open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normally, admission is $7 for adults, $4 for kids (5–12), and free for kids under 4. They also have a family pass for $16 (two adults and dependent kids). We got a library pass, so it was free for us!

Parking was easy and free, right across from the museum on Queen Street. It wasn’t crowded at all, and the staff were super nice and welcoming. Photography is allowed inside.

Only the main floor was open to visitors — the second floor (through the front door) is just for staff. On the main floor, there’s a kids’ area with lots of crafts and games, and even a birthday party area. It’s a fun little spot for younger kids.

If you go left after entering, you reach the old house part — it felt a little spooky! Staff mentioned that all ghost rumours are just fake stories. The rooms are clean, but the lower level was really cold and honestly felt pretty creepy to me. Maybe you’ll feel its...