Zap! zoom! kaboom!

Grade level:
K to Grade 6 (Ontario)
Kindergarten to Elementary cycle 3 (Quebec)

Fee:
$10 per student

Duration:
30 minutes

Dates offered: Jun 3, 2025 – Jun 25, 2025

Max. group size: 150

In this dynamic 30-minute show, students will embark on an exhilarating journey with two of our educators exploring the properties of states of matter, chemical reactions, static electricity, the laws of physics, and fluid dynamics. Each unilingually presented show will feature approximately eight engaging demonstrations some of which will include student participation. Before or after the show, explore the museum while completing a scavenger hunt and participate in a variety of demonstrations animated throughout the museum’s spaces.

English show times: 10:00 AM, 11:40 AM, 1:20 PM
French show times: 10:50 AM, 12:30 PM

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A long metal handle with a small silver ball has a spark coming out of it as it points at a Van der Graaff machine. In the top left corner there is a person in a red lab coat with protective goggles holding a stick with fire on the end of it. There are red illustrations of an explosion, a lightning bolt and a magnet on top of the image.

Fees

$10 per student. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.

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

*Program includes free admission for one adult for every four students. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of one adult for every 10 students. Any additional adults not included in the program fee will be required to pay the regular visitor fee at admission and will not be able to participate in the program. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.