Education Programs

Program price includes admission to the Museum so that students and teachers may enjoy the various galleries before or after the program.

Cost: $160 per school group (up to 20) – *HST in not included. Prices are in CDN funds and are subject to change.

Additional students: $8.00 each

Adult supervisors: free at a ratio of 1:5

Class size: up to 30
Travel subsidies are available.

SALTY SEA SCIENCE

Water is essential for life, yet this amazing commodity is misunderstood, abused and in danger of running dry. This kitchen sink science program leads students through a series of entertaining and enlightening experiments that illustrate the unique nature of water and instill a special appreciation of this magical compound.

Duration: 60-90 minutes
Grade Level: K-6
Curriculum Connections:
Curriculum linkages: (Water Wonders module)

  • Differentiate between solids, liquids, and gasses.
  • Demonstrate changes in properties of matter when heated or cooled.
  • Describe the 3 states of matter (solid, liquid and gas).
  • Distinguish changes in matter that cannot be reversed and those that can.
  • Compare and contrast fresh and salt water
  • Outline the importance of water for life
  • Demonstrate physical changes in matter

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PIRATES AND PRIVATEERS

Follow the change from privateers to pirates as war time raiders became outright thieves. This enjoyable program deals with tactics, weapons, lifestyle and the consequences for pirates who were caught. 

Duration: 90 minutes
Grade Level: K-3
Curriculum Connections:

  • Draw simple interpretations from personal experiences, oral sources, and visual and written representations.
  • Describe how physical environment influences human activities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of money as a means of exchange.

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CAPTAIN COOK AND THE AGE OF DISCOVERY

James Cook ranks among the world’s greatest explorers and mapmakers. The history of long distance travel by sea, the science of navigation and the clashes between cultures are all discussed in this balanced program. 

Duration: 75 – 90 minutes
Grade Level: 4-5
Curriculum Connections:

  • Describe the technology used in exploration.
  • Demonstrate understanding of timelines.
  • Demonstrate understanding of factors that influenced early exploration.

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HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY AND THE FUR TRADE 

This program explores the business of Canada’s oldest company and its powerful effects, both on First Nations and on the development of Canada itself. 

Duration: 90 minutes
Grade Level: 4-6
Curriculum Connections:

  • Compare bartering to a monetary system of exchange.
  • Identify economic and technological exchanges between explorers and Aboriginal peoples.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of contributions of Aboriginal peoples, the French and the British to the development of Canada.

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GHOSTS AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM

This enlightening journey traces the development of Victoria, Bastion Square and the old courthouse. In Bastion Square and the galleries of the Maritime Museum, hear the stories which have let many to believe the building is haunted. This program is available only in October.

Duration: 90 minutes
Grade Level: 3 and up 
Curriculum Connections:

  • Draw simple interpretation from personal experiences, oral sources, and visual and written representations.
  • Ask and respond to questions before, during and after reading, viewing or listening.

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MUSEUM GALLERY TOURS

Maritime History 
These tours feature aspects of British Columbia’s rich maritime heritage, both naval and commercial, from the age of the Great Voyages of Exploration to modern times. Enjoy seeing the Museum’s outstanding collection of shop models. 

Duration: 90+ minutes
Grade Level: 4 and up