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Three young women looking at a brochure in the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

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On-site school visits

Programs by learning experience

Our programs offer you and your students a wide range of learning experiences in a variety of environments. Each of these programming formats — described below — emphasize core competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as accommodate visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning styles.

The Canadian Museum of History is a destination of choice for students and adults travelling in groups. We offer a wide range of services, experiences, and educational resources tailored for groups of 15.

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On-site school programs

Music Works!

Take your students on a musical odyssey to far-off places! Children play the roles of musicians and storytellers from Indonesia and Nigeria, learning some useful techniques and musical beats while preparing for their performances. Music Works! promotes intercultural understanding as children explore the role of music in communities around the world.

Grades: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 (Ontario), Preschool to Cycle 2 (Quebec)
Dates: The program takes place from October 10, 2023 to June 27, 2024.
Start time: Tuesday to Friday, 10 am and 11:15 pm. Exceptions for later slots – on request
Duration: 45 minutes
Group size: 25 maximum (ratio 1 adult; 10 students)

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Guided tours

Students are taken on an engaging 45-minute guided tour throughout the Museum.

Activity sheets

Using these worksheets, students take a self-guided tour. They engage in various activities and work together in small groups to find the answers to thought-provoking questions.

A young boy in Ottawa, Canada, looking at a tall wooden structure at the Canadian Museum of History.

Activity

Museum Quest-ory – Canadian History Hall

Fill out our newest Museum Quest-ory handout as you visit Gallery 1 in the Canadian History Hall.
Canadian postal, three pence stamp with beaver

Activity

Stamp find

Look for missing words or names on postage stamps to complete a crossword puzzle.
In Ottawa, at the Canadian Museum of History, there is an intriguing statue of a wolf sitting in a boat.

Activity

Outdoor Museum Quest

Go on an outdoor family adventure with the Museum quest handout as your guide.
Exterior wall of Canadian Museum of History.

Activity

Architectural tour

Take a walk around the Museum grounds and discover the fascinating symbolism of its architecture.

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