Step into the museum's collection, get hands-on with artifacts and become a part of the story!
Curator’s Corner invites visitors of all ages to go behind the scenes of the museum and explore real artifacts through playful hands-on activities. Each session shines a spotlight on a different object, theme, or tradition, giving visitors the chance to investigate, sort, handle, build, and play while learning.
All programs are included in general admission and are free for members.
To ensure entry, members are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as walk-in availability is not guaranteed.
December 22, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
POG-o-rama!
Get ready to flip ‘em and stack 'em!
Step into our collection and explore a favourite childhood trend from the 90's: POGs! Challenge friends and family to see who can slam, flip, and stack their way to victory.
Take a closer look at the POGs in our collection, learn what made them such a big craze, and then create your own slammer to compete against your family!
December 23, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
POG-o-rama!
Get ready to flip ‘em and stack 'em!
Step into our collection and explore a favourite childhood trend from the 90's: POGs! Challenge friends and family to see who can slam, flip, and stack their way to victory.
Take a closer look at the POGs in our collection, learn what made them such a big craze, and then create your own slammer to compete against your family!
December 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
POG-o-rama!
Get ready to flip ‘em and stack 'em!
Step into our collection and explore a favourite childhood trend from the 90's: POGs! Challenge friends and family to see who can slam, flip, and stack their way to victory.
Take a closer look at the POGs in our collection, learn what made them such a big craze, and then create your own slammer to compete against your family!
December 29, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fossil Detectives
Step into the role of a paleontologist and get hands-on with real fossils from our collection!
Visitors will get hands-on with our fossils, discover how they were formed, and learn where they can be found in Canada. Young museum helpers will excavate a mini dig site, gently clean their discoveries, and prepare them for display just like a museum curator would!
December 30, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Fossil Detectives
Step into the role of a paleontologist and get hands-on with real fossils from our collection!
Visitors will get hands-on with our fossils, discover how they were formed, and learn where they can be found in Canada. Young museum helpers will excavate a mini dig site, gently clean their discoveries, and prepare them for display just like a museum curator would!
January 2, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fossil Detectives
Step into the role of a paleontologist and get hands-on with real fossils from our collection!
Visitors will get hands-on with our fossils, discover how they were formed, and learn where they can be found in Canada. Young museum helpers will excavate a mini dig site, gently clean their discoveries, and prepare them for display just like a museum curator would!
January 2, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fossil Detectives
Step into the role of a paleontologist and get hands-on with real fossils from our collection!
Visitors will get hands-on with our fossils, discover how they were formed, and learn where they can be found in Canada. Young museum helpers will excavate a mini dig site, gently clean their discoveries, and prepare them for display just like a museum curator would!
February 14, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Artifact Art Studio
Take a closer look at remarkable artifacts from our museum collection and sketch what you see!
Visitors will study real pieces from the collection, notice interesting shapes and details, and learn how museum artifacts can inspire questions, creativity, and new ideas. Young museum helpers will sketch what they see and create their own interpretations, just like a curator recording observations!
February 15, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Artifact Art Studio
Take a closer look at remarkable artifacts from our museum collection and sketch what you see!
Visitors will study real pieces from the collection, notice interesting shapes and details, and learn how museum artifacts can inspire questions, creativity, and new ideas. Young museum helpers will sketch what they see and create their own interpretations, just like a curator recording observations!
February 16, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Artifact Art Studio
Take a closer look at remarkable artifacts from our museum collection and sketch what you see!
Visitors will study real pieces from the collection, notice interesting shapes and details, and learn how museum artifacts can inspire questions, creativity, and new ideas. Young museum helpers will sketch what they see and create their own interpretations, just like a curator recording observations!
