Field trip planning tips
Make the most out of your visit to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum with these planning tips for teachers and chaperones.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum offers a collection of curriculum-based, bilingual school programs that will inspire your students to reach for the stars! Our world-class collection of aerospace artifacts offers unique insights into the innovation of flight and the path of history, all through a Canadian lens. These tips will help your group get the most out of your visit.
Ready to book? Complete the reservation request form to get your field trip started!
Preliminary visit
Want to explore ahead of your class trip?
Teachers visit the museum free of charge when they present proof of their teaching status.
Arrival
Your group should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of your program. Upon arrival, have your booking information and head count ready. A museum host will come to your bus to greet your group.
Parking
The museum offers paid, on-site parking, with registration of your license plate. Parking is free for buses but parking fees apply for other vehicles.
Payment
You will be asked for your booking information and an accurate head count upon arrival. Payment can be made by cash, debit, credit, or cheque (made payable to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum).
Chaperones
During programs, museum educators encourage teachers and accompanying adults to participate and assist. During free time, proper supervision is essential to creating a safe, fun atmosphere at the museum. Teachers and supervisors are expected to remain with their students at all times.
To help ensure the health and safety of your group and the protection of the collection, adult chaperones are included in the price for your school program at a rate of 1 adult to 4 students, to a maximum of 8 adults per group.
If you wish to have additional adults accompany your class, they will be charged the regular group rate adult fee.
The following minimum ratios for student supervision (by adults) are required when visiting the museum:
| Preschool to Grade 8 (Ontario) | Preschool to Secondary cycle 1 (Quebec) | 10 youths: 1 adult |
| Grades 9 and up (Ontario) | Secondary cycle 2 and up (Quebec) | 15 youths: 1 adult |
Code of conduct
For the comfort and enjoyment of everyone, please ensure that your students and parent chaperones:
- Walk at all times
- Remain with the group at all times
- Remain on the public side of the barriers that protect our artifacts
- Eat, drink, and chew gum only in designated areas
- At all times conduct themselves in a way which is respectful and will not cause injury to themselves, their fellow visitors or museum staff
Accessibility
The museum is committed to providing an accessible environment. Please let us know if your group has any special needs upon booking, and we’ll be happy to discuss specific accommodations!
First aid
First aid is provided by the visitor experience staff at the museum. A chaperone must remain with their charge at all times in the First Aid Room.
Lunch
Your group may bring their own lunches and eat in the designated areas or under the outdoor tent, weather permitting. Our café is available for anyone wishing to purchase food and beverages.
Personal belongings
Cubbies and hooks are available for your group’s personal belongings. A host will bring you to them upon your arrival. The museum is not responsible for the security of items left there.
Spend more time at the museum
Plan to spend 1 to 1 ½ additional hours at the museum. This will give you time to explore the museum before or after your program, and visit our boutique.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. A $30 cancellation fee applies unless the program is rescheduled within the same school year. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a minimum cancellation fee. In the case of bus cancellations due to inclement weather, fees are waived if the program is rescheduled in the same school year.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.
You can also connect directly with our Customer Engagement Team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Questions?
If you have any further questions or need to make any changes to your reservation, please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
contact@ingeniumcanada.org | 613-991-3044 | Toll free 1-866-442-4416
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