Discover life on the farm as students explore its seasonal cycles, make apple cider, bake bread, see farm technology at work, and experience the sights, smells and sounds of our barns. Our programs are designed to stimulate multiple intelligences as they bring to life your curricula in science and technology, and social studies. Come visit the museum that is also a modern working farm—right in the heart of the city!
In developing our 2007-2008 school programs for the Canada Agriculture Museum, we've ensured that programs are directly linked to school curricula — including the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum and the Quebec Education Program. Our programs are designed to extend and enrich the classroom experience, giving your students a great opportunity for active, hands-on learning.
School Programs 2007-2008 - Descriptions
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Programs are available weekdays from September to June and are scheduled to start between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Some programs can be shortened to suit your requirements. All of our Educators are experts in adjusting the content to the level of your class.
Free visit preview
Teachers are welcome to visit the Museum, free of charge, by presenting proof of their teaching status at the Museum entrance.
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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
During your program, Museum Educators will encourage teachers and accompanying adults to participate and assist with programs. Please remember, the Museum is also a demonstration farm, complete with the miracle of new life and the potential hazards of large animals and working machinery. Supervision during free time or with an independent visit is essential to creating a safe and fun atmosphere at the Museum. Students and accompanying adults should also dress appropriately (for farm and weather conditions).
| Grade | Ratio |
| Elementary (JK–8 or Secondary 2) | 6:1 |
| Secondary (9 or Secondary 3 and up) | 10:1 |
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We require the above student-adult ratios for student supervision when visiting the Canada Agriculture Museum. Teachers and supervisors are expected to remain with their students at all times.
RESERVING YOUR VISIT
Consult the listing of programs and make your selection. Reserve as early as possible to avoid disappointment—we recommend a minimum of one month in advance.
Four ways to request a program:
By phone 613 991-3053 or
1-866-442-4416
By fax 613 993-7923
By mail
Canada Agriculture Museum
P.O. Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5A3
By Internet
For fax and mail options, please print and fill out this form.
Coming from out-of-town?
The National Capital Commission has created a pre-visit kit designed to help prepare your students for their visit to the capital. Follow this link to Get Ready for the Capital.
Space is limited—please reserve early!
Confirmation of your scheduled program will be sent by mail. For all school programs (excluding independent visits), a Museum Educator will call to help plan your visit and answer any questions about the schedule and special student needs. Prepare your students for the program using the pre-visit package that will be mailed to you.
FEES
Students
$5, $6 or $10 per student depending on program
Accompanying Adults
$1 per adult (excluding teachers)
Maximum group size varies according to the program. A minimum fee of $80, $100 or $160 per group will be charged depending on the program. Payment may be made in advance or on arrival, by cash, credit card (VISA or MasterCard), debit card or cheque made payable to the Canada Agriculture Museum.
A cancellation fee of $80 per program will be charged for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time of the program. In the case of school bus cancellation due to inclement weather, this fee will not apply if a school reschedules the cancelled program within the same school year. For a program cancelled with more than 48 hours notice, a $20 administration fee will apply per program. If you reschedule the program within one month of the program's originally scheduled date, the museum will waive the administration fee. The program must be rescheduled for a date within the current school year. For cancellations, please give us as much advance notice as possible.
Independent School Group Visits (16 persons or more):
JK to OAC: $2.50 - $3 per student
How to find us
The Canada Agriculture Museum is located on the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa. The entrance to the Museum’s free parking lot is on Prince of Wales Drive, south of the traffic circle. All buses must use this entrance.
Please consult the Canada Agriculture Museum's Map for more information by clicking on this link.
Ottawa Map.
© 2007 Canada Agriculture Museum
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