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Field trips to the museum

Barnyard buddies

Grade level:
Kindergarten (Ontario)
Preschool (Quebec)
Daycare ages 2 and up
Fee:
$10 per student
Duration:
75 minutes

Dates offered: September 24, 2025 to June 26, 2026

Max. group size: 29

Students experience the sights, sounds, and smells of farm life while meeting a variety of animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, and pigs. They participate in imaginative play stations, hands-on activities, and music that turns farm life into an interactive experience.

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A close-up of a white, long-aired sheep

Lesson plan

Consult this lesson plan for ideas to extend the learning—and the fun!

Lesson plan: Meet the farm animals

Curriculum links

Kindergarten

  • Problem solving and innovating
  • Belonging and contributing
  • Self-regulation and well-being

Preschool

  • Language development: Oral language
  • Cognitive development: Thinking skills
  • Physical and motor development: Motor skills

Fees

$10 per student, up to a maximum of 29 students. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.

*Program includes free admission for the teacher as well as up to a maximum of 7 other adults. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 6 students. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.

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

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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