Field trips to the museum

Self-guided school visit

Grade level:
All ages

Fee:
$9.25 per student

Dates offered: Available year-round

A self-guided school visit to the museum is the perfect way to see the barns and exhibitions at your own pace. Wander through our small animal barn to learn about sheep, goats and pigs, visit the horse and cattle barn to meet those animals and more, or venture through our fascinating exhibitions that will enlighten you on everything from traditional farming practices to modern agriculture. There are so many amazing things to see and do on the farm!

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A historic red barn with wooden details, many windows and a blue silo. In the foreground there is a grassy area with planters, a tree and several paved pathways.

Fees

$9.25 per student. Please note a minimum fee of $138.75 applies.

Adult chaperones for youth, ages up to 17, are free up to a maximum of 1 adult per 4 youth. Additional adults will be included on your invoice at the regular adult price for self-guided visits, $12.25 per adult.

Complimentary or discounted admission, as well as passes and memberships are not applicable to group visits.

Please note that there is minimum mandatory ratio of adults based on the age of the students (see below). These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.

Age: Minimum ratio
Students ages 14 and under: 6 youths : 1 chaperone
Students ages 15 to 17: 10 youths : 1 chaperone

Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.

Reservations

Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.

You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

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