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museum programs

Available for booking starting October 23, 2017 Pioneer Family - Grade Three
The Alberni Valley Museum offers a variety of school programs for Travel back in time and discover Port Alberni life in the 1890’s.
Kindergarten through Grade Twelve classes. Interactive and engaging Grasses and Cedar Bark - Grade Four
programs are offered at two sites: the Museum and the Maritime Focuses on traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth culture and utilizes the Museum collection.
Discovery Centre. Opportunities to discover Port Alberni and Maritime Matters – Grade Five
Provincial History, from First Nations Culture and Pioneer experiences Explore the history of lighthouses, West Coast exploration and navigation at the
to Forestry and Maritime heritage our programs address many of the Maritime Centre.
prescribed learning outcomes of the Social Studies Curriculum. The Beta Sigma Phi Archaeology - Grade Seven
Legacy Fund connects our students with the museum by providing the funds to cover Provides an opportunity for your students to discover the work of Archaeologists.
the program fee for all Port Alberni School classes attending museum programs. In Local History Study - Grades 8-12
recognition of the sorority’s 60th Anniversary local chapters formed this legacy fund A multi visit program that allows your students an opportunity to utilize the research
to enable Port Alberni youth to learn about their history and heritage. resources of the Museum and Archives and discover some of the history of the Alberni
All programs must be booked in advance. To discuss your program needs, please call Valley.
the Education Curator 250-720-2523. To book your class visit, please call the Booking
Clerk at Echo Centre 250-723-2181.

Dinosaur Discovery - Primary Grades - K-3 On the HOME FRONT - Grades 7-12
Your students discover the work of Palaeontologists as they dig for dinosaur bones etc. Available November 1 to May 25, 2018
Travel Ways - Grade K-2 In conjunction with our new Home Front exhibit your class will have the opportunity
Explore the Museum and the history of transportation in this fun and active program. to explore the exhibit as well as take part in discussion and activities that will examine
Museum Discovery - Grade 1-2 the effects of the war on the people left behind at home. Topics will include: Japanese
Explore the Museum and discover what goes on behind the scenes. Some fun activities Interment, Home Guard Militia, Women in the Work Force, Rationing, Children and the
have been added to this program. War Effort.

Film Fest series will be held at 5:00 pm at the Paramount Theatre on the Museum Shop
following Sunday evenings:
March 18 – The Leisure Seeker The Museum Shop now features new lines
April 29 – C’est La Vie of unique jewellery, scarves, bags, toys and
Cost is $10.00 per person per single film. Single tickets available at giftware as well as our local history books!
the door on film night. Remember us for all your gift needs.

Come Celebrate with Us! Volunteers
Birthday Parties
Interested in researching community history,
Special themed birthday parties are available on learning new skills, educating young people,
Saturdays at the Museum: Four themes to choose greeting visitors and working with the
from: Dinosaurs, Victorian Tea Party, Old Time Alberni Valley Museum’s outstanding display
Games, and Archaeology. Times 10 am or 1 pm. of artefacts? Join the Museum’s Volunteer
Birthday parties include program of activities, Team! Opportunities are available for the fall
crafts and games, cake and juice. Each party is two and winter. Shifts are normally once a week,
hours - Cost $110.00 per party of up to 12 children. 3-4 hours, Tuesday to Saturday. Training is
provided.
A Night at the Museum Sleepover
Alberni District Historical Society
Spend the night at the museum and enjoy a program of activities, crafts, games, Archives
movie and a flashlight tour of the museum before settling down in your sleeping
bag for the night! A perfect overnight program for youth and children’s groups a The Alberni District Historical Society manages the community
wonderful way to celebrate a special birthday or just get a group together and enjoy archives, which are located in the Museum. Volunteers make
the museum. We can theme the evening to a variety of themes and can work with the archives available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am to 3:00
you if your group is studying for a badge or certificate. Sleepovers include program, pm or by appointment. Call 723-2181, local 267 (on the above
activities, snacks, crafts, movie, breakfast and a swim session. Available Saturdays – days) to make arrangements. The archives preserves and collects
6 pm to Sunday 12 noon. Minimum of 12, to a maximum of 40 participants. Cost the community’s paper treasures. If you have anything you feel
$35.00 per person. should be added to the archives or you are unsure about, make
sure you bring it in. The society holds four informative meetings
Murder at the Museum in the museum throughout the year, each meeting features an
interesting guest speaker and the public is always welcome.
Yes it’s murder at the museum and you and your friends are suspects! Our costumed The next meetings are:
Murder Mystery Parties include everything for a fun evening of suspense! Including Thursday, March 15th,
an appetizer buffet, beverages, invitations, programmed murder mystery and Thursday April 19th, and
museum staff to lead you through five scenes to the final conclusion where you find Thursday, May 17th all at
out “Who Done It”. Suitable for adults and older teens. Minimum of 8 guests up to 7:00 pm.
12. Cost $250.00 per party.