Self-Guided Visit (COVID)

Last updated on
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

While we are not currently offering on-site school programs, school groups are welcome to visit the museum for a self-guided experience. There is a lot to discover! Worksheets to support and enhance your self-directed exploration can be emailed to teachers on request. 

Self-guided museum visits must be booked at least 10 days in advance to receive the discounted rate.

Big Ideas
  • Our communities are diverse and made of individuals who have a lot in common.
  • Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals and care for the local environment.
  • Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
  • People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.
  • The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.
  • Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.
  • Complex global problems require international cooperation to make difficult choices for the future.
  • Exploration, expansion, and colonization had varying consequences for different groups.
  • Emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events.
  • COVID Precautions

    To comply with the Provincial Health Authority regulations and the museum's reduced capacity, we will stagger group arrival times and ask large groups to arrive in groups of 15 or fewer.

    We have new safety and health procedures to ensure that visitors can safely enjoy the museum. Full details can be found on our website: https://vanmaritime.com/covid-19-safety-measures/

    Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Days Offered: 
    Duration: 
    See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Daycamps, Homeschool, Other
    Packages Provided: 
    Pre-Visit Information Package
    Fee Details
    Cost Per Student: 
    $5.25
    Fee Notes: 

    Self-guided museum visits can be scheduled any time but must be booked at least ten days in advance to receive the discounted rate of $5.25 per student. All self-guided visits have a 15 student minimum. 

    Please note: All groups will be billed for a no-show and a $50 charge will be applied for cancellations made less than one week before the reserved date.

    Additional Notes

    To comply with the Provincial Health Authority regulations and the museum's reduced capacity, we will stagger group arrival times and ask large groups to arrive in groups of 15 or fewer.