Museum of Vancouver
Our Trips
Explore the Vancouver History Galleries to uncover moments when Canadians either demonstrated good global citizenship or ignored their responsibilities. Be buyers for the Museum’s gift shop, “The Global Village” and consider cultural awareness, fair labour practices and sustainability in a global consumer society.
Subtopic: Migration Journeys (45-60 minutes, $75)
Play an immigration game through our Vancouver History Virtual Galleries. Explore the galleries and examine suitcases from immigrants while collecting points and money towards immigrating. This program focuses on who immigrates and why, the quality of life for new immigrants, and immigrants’ contributions to Vancouver from the 1900s to the 1950s.
Subtopic: A Seat at the Table (45-60 minutes, $75)
Discover the stories of Chinese immigrants through MOV’s A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and BC exhibition. Reflect on the diversity of their experiences in British Columbia, including their resilience in the face of challenges and the pursuit of justice.*
*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)
Little Victoria lived in Vancouver a long time ago. Listen to the story of her lost doll as Victoria’s family evolves over the years. Play with toys from each generation and see the evolution of toys overtime. Students are invited to consider the connection of toys to sustainability and environmental impact over the decades. Role-play archaeologists and discover toys like Victoria’s.
Subtopic: First Nations of the Northwest Coast Culture (45-60 minutes, $75)
Gain a deeper understanding of First Nations’ traditional culture through Object-Based Learning. Examine belongings from the Pacific Northwest Coast and learn how First Nations Peoples met the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.*
*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)
Subtopic: Inuit Culture (45-60 minutes, $75)
Learn more about the seasonal cycle of traditional Inuit life through an interactive inquiry-based activity that focuses on Inuit belongings.
Subtopic: Dig into the Past! (45-60 minutes, $75)
Uncover the science of archaeology by investigating artifacts from the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, Greece, and Rome. Work in teams to research and analyze artifacts from the Museum's Teaching Collection, then formulate and test your hypothesis.
*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)
Subtopic: Reframing Archaeology: Sites of the Northwest Coast (45-60 minutes, $75)
Learn about several prominent Northwest Coast archaeological sites. Using traditional First Nations belongings, examine the role and limitations of archaeology when studying the cultures and traditions of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations.
Subtopic: Mummification in Ancient Egypt (45-60 minutes, $75)
Learn more about the process and the significance of mummification in Ancient Egypt. Use your critical thinking skills to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary issues surrounding ethics, collecting, and repatriation in museums.
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