Museums for Kids
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The Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum is Atlantic Canada’s only museum devoted to preserving all aspects of Atlantic Canada’s aviation heritage. Throughout the Museum and the extensive displays, both civilian and military aviation history is depicted. Included are hundreds of artifacts, large and small, from books, badges, and uniforms to engines and aircraft from the earliest balloons and gliders through to modern aircraft. Each one is designed to be informed and tell its own part in the story... Read more
Kilby Historic Site is the perfect place for a trip down memory lane. Kilby General Store is all that remains of the original town of Harrison Mills, a once bustling community. The store was the hub of the town, serving as the general supply store, post office, gas station, hotel and meeting place. The people of Chilliwack would take the ferry to Harrison Mills and then the train into Vancouver. With saw mills and the train station close by, the store catered to everyone from locals to vacationers.... Read more
Heritage Shipyard is a destination unlike any other. Located along the Clearwater River, this 4.4 acre site is the original location of what was once called the Prairie Shipyards when Fort McMurray was the "gateway to the north". It's the only remaining shipyard in the province of Alberta. For decade, Fort McMurray was a transportation hub. In the spring, railcars would arrive to unload their wares, which were transferred to the ships that travelled up the Athabasca River, distributing goods to... Read more
The RMG is a vibrant, engaging public art museum located in Oshawa’s civic centre. An external agency of The City of Oshawa, the RMG is the largest gallery in Durham Region, and occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson. Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4,500 works, and five galleries of diverse and changing contemporary and historical exhibitions, the RMG holds an important collection of modern Canadian abstraction and the largest holdings... Read more
Museum complex with 6 display buildings including a converted 1854 church, original lighthouse, working Blacksmith shop, band saw shed, boat shop and new wind and Wave Building. Also a cafe and gift shop on site and wharf walkway along a tidal river. Interpretive hands on tours tell the history of the area particularly the lumbering and Shipbuilding. As a hands on museum there are many opportunities to handle things and hear personalized stories from the community. There are 2 films available for... Read more
Set in the historic birthplace of the Honourable William Henry Steeves, the Steeves House Museum is a charming Colonial mansion filled with light from massive windows. The original cottage was finished in 1812, and William Henry Steeves was born here in 1814 as the oldest of eleven children. He became a Father of Confederation and, later, Senator Steeves. The larger house was added circa 1840 when the economy of the Village expanded. The house is now comprised of 6000 sq. ft of period rooms and antique... Read more
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a privately owned Canadian Corporation and derives its income solely from admissions, gift shop and café sales, and facility rentals. The Conservatory does not receive any financial support from the government. Situated on a 107 acre site which includes the environmental sensitive Kossuth Bog, the 25,000 square foot facility includes a 10,800 square foot indoor tropical garden featuring 1000’s of free flying butterflies from all over the world, over 100 different... Read more
Wallaceburg is a beautiful town on the banks of the Sydenham River with a rich heritage from its pioneer founding as the Baldoon Settlement. See Wallaceburg’s Industrial Revolution with the rise of Canada and Dominion Sugar Company, the Wallaceburg Brass Company and the Sydenham Glass Company. Witness the supernatural of the Baldoon Mystery. Come and view some of our 85,000 artifacts and learn more about this town's rich history. There is also an Art gallery where local artists display their... Read more
We are an all-volunteer Aviation Museum, specifically regarding British Columbia aviation. We are also the new home of the British Columbia Aviation Hall of Fame and will be unveiling this site at our Annual Open House on July 23. We have no paid employees (except Marcus the Cat). We have three Hangars, one of which is our Restoration Hangar. We also have a concrete apron for displaying aircraft outside and we are on the perimeter of the Victoria International Airport. We have many airplanes for... Read more
The Westlock and District Tractor Museum Foundation (a Society under the Alberta Society Act) has been operating the Canadian Tractor Museum since 1999. The Canadian Tractor Museum is a Registered name in Canada. We are 100% non profit as well as a Registered Charitable organization. Mission: The Canadian Tractor Museum preserves, portrays and interprets a Canadian point of view on the history of tractors and related equipment. The Museum fosters appreciation and knowledge of this agriculture... Read more
As well as amazing exhibitions of historic and contemporary art we offer weekly art classes: Weekly art camps all summer- check out the Artistica camp information on our website! Art for Tots on Fridays 10-11am for parents and very young children Family Art classes on the second and last Sundays each month from 2-4pm. Adult classes each Thursday evening from 7-9pm The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is pleased to offer exciting programs for children and youth where participants engage in discussions,... Read more
Live the story of ANNE of GREEN GABLES at Bala's Museum. Kids dress up in costumes during guided tour. Photo opportunities include Mathew's wagon, Anne & Diana's tea party. See the world's largest replica Green Gables dollhouse. Gift Shop has Raspberry Cordial, Anne dolls, Lucy Maud Montgomery books & souvenirs. EVERYTHING ANNE DAY Tues July 25th. Three-legged, sack & egg-on-a-spoon races. and a pea-shooting contest. Free cake and popcorn. Admission $5.99 person, $19.99 family of 4. Read more
Billy Bishop Home & Museum, located in Owen Sound, Ontario, was built in 1884 and showcases the Bishop family history. It is also the boyhood home of Air Marshal William Avery “Billy” Bishop VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED, the charismatic hero of the Great War. The Museum offers many community programs and events during the year. Visit our website to access the current information. An adventurous, mischievous, and restless spirit, Billy was driven to be the best in all he did. Discover... Read more
The Canadian Museum of Flight is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of our rich British Columbian Aviation History. The Museum is located at the Langley Airport in Langley, British Columbia. Visit our Gift Shop for that hard to buy for aviation enthusiast, there's something for everyone. The courtyard displays a unique collection of antique, classic and historical Canadian aircraft restored to static condition and includes WWII aircraft, jets,... Read more
Westfield is a stunning collection of over 35 historical buildings which has made Westfield one of the most interesting historical destinations in Ontario. Carefully restored and staffed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture Visitors may witness living history demonstrations and take part in guided tours of the 130-hectare site which is bordered by beautiful woodlands, meadows and trails. EDUCATION Westfield also offers a variety... Read more
Just imagine! 12, 000 square feet of history in 12 "rooms", each room showing one aspect of life in the Sables-Spanish Rivers area, starting from the Anishnawbek people to a grocery store and photography store in the early 1900's. There are special events all year long, including the Jessie Burnside Memorial Art Show in August, children's programs, craft sales, bake sales and more. A gift shop offers the work of local artists, artisans and writers. We are a fully accessible facility with wheelchair... Read more
The Kluane Museum of History offers world-class wildlife exhibits with dioramas depicting natural habitat. Also displayed are Native clothing, tools and weapons of the Southern Tutchone people as well as minerals and gemstones that are found in the Yukon. The gift shop has many locally made crafts, including beaded, fur-trimmed moccasins, as well as a good selection of books dealing with the North. A large parking lot with two entrances makes it easy for vehicles as big as transport trucks to... Read more
The 8th Hussars Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), other military units and Camp Sussex including many local veterans. Located in the historic Train Station in Sussex, NB where countless soldiers arrived by rail to train at Camp Sussex and later to serve in the South African War, WWI and WWII. Read more
The Chatham Railroad Museum is located in the antique Canadian National Baggage Car 9626. It displays railway artifacts and interactive displays that allow visitors to get a hands-on experience of railway culture. The museum is open for the summer season between June and August.Admission is free but donations are always welcome. The museum is open for walk-in tours during the summer season, and tours by appointment in the off-season. The museum staff also provide an Outreach Program for groups... Read more
Based in Windsor, Nova Scotia, the West Hants Historical Society runs a seasonal Museum as well as a genealogy department that is open year-round. In addition, the society provides summer guide service at the Fort Edward Blockhouse. Genealogy: Researching your family tree? Curious about some of the characters and sites that make Windsor famous? Our library contains a large variety of resources including family histories, local newspapers, graveyard headstone inscriptions, school registrars, community... Read more
We are the Provincial Museum system, administering 7 museum and gallery sites across Prince Edward Island, including Beaconsfield Historic House, where our offices are located, Basin Head Fisheries Museum (summers only) , Elmira Railway Museum (summers only) , Orwell Corner Historic Village (summer and autumn) , Acadian Museum of PE (year round)I, Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House (summers only) and, Eptek Art & Culture Centre (year round). We also take care of the Provincial Collection,... Read more