Home School & ESL Programs

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Home-school-specific sessions of our educational programs are scheduled throughout the year! See below for dates and registration information.

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Home learner groups and educators can book in-person and virtual field trips!

Check out our menu of educational programs on the main school program page! 

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In-Person Field Trips:

Join us in the gallery as we explore Nanaimo’s past with a variety of programs, suitable for learners aged 5-18!

A home schooling organization or a home schooling network of at least 8 learners can book a private session of any of our in-person programs! Remember to check the Feature Exhibit Programs and Coming Soon sections for details on new, limited-time programs connected to temporary exhibits. See more info on the main school programs page or contact Steph at [email protected]. 

Individual learners can register for home-school-specific sessions of our most popular educational programs.

2026-2027 Home School program sessions

Advance registration is required, as spaces are limited. Each learner or family of learners must be accompanied by at least one adult for the duration of the program. Check back soon for 2026 dates!

Cost: $8 per learner. Adults complimentary

Virtual Field Trips: 

Invite the museum to your learning space, virtually – live or pre-recorded! 

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Our live virtual program and follow-up Q&A sessions connect your learners with a Museum educator via Teams or Zoom.

A homeschooling group, like ConnectED, or a home schooling network can book a live virtual program!

Pre-recorded Virtual programs offer you 1 month access and the flexibility to break up the material to suit your learner’s style, and mix and match the activities you want to use. These can be combined with the live Q&A for a customizable experience! See more info about these on the main school programs page or contact Steph at [email protected].

 

Feature Exhibit Programs (Limited Time)!

Check back here for details soon!

For more information, or to book a program, please contact Steph Kveton using the contact form below, or email [email protected]

 

ESL

Guided tours of the Nanaimo Museum and the Bastion are available for your ESL class or group. Our tour guides will make history come alive for your students while using easy-to-understand vocabulary and sentence structure. 45-minute tours cost $50 for a group of up to 25 students.

To inquire about booking an ESL guided tour please fill out the form below or email [email protected].

Booking Details

Make a Booking Inquiry!

Steph is often one of the team delivering educational program. Her response to your message may be delayed by a week or more. We appreciate your patience. For inquiries related to scheduled visits, please call 250-753-1821 to speak with the front desk.