Did you know?

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

AND,

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-timeprograms connected to temporary exhibits. See more info on the main school programs page or contact Steph at program@nanaimomuseum.ca. 

We recommend masks for all learners, educators, and non-learner guests, as the Museum is a public and tourist attraction. We appreciate your help in keeping our guests, staff, and kids safe. Hand hygiene will be maintained throughout your visit. See our Communicable Disease Plan page for more safety information.

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

2024-2025 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 2024-2025 dates!

Cost: $8 per learner. Adults complimentary

Virtual Field Trips: 

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

Feature Exhibit Programs (Limited Time)!

Coming soon: A Seat at the Table add-on

This exhibition explores historical and contemporary stories of Chinese Canadians in BC and their struggles for belonging, using food and restaurant culture as entry point. Add an extra 30 minutes to your field trip for a semi-guided tour of this limited-time feature exhibit at no charge!

For more information, or to book a program, please contact Steph Kveton using the contact form below, or email program@nanaimomuseum.ca

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 program@nanaimomuseum.ca.