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Activities for Daycare Centres

Activities and exhibitions for daycares

Eurêka!
Activity for ages 5 – 7

What could be more exciting for children than to picture themselves as explorers, in search of fascinating objects? This workshop introduces them to archaeology. Like true detectives, they head out looking for discoveries and ... Eureka!

90 mins. with multimedia
45 max.
7$ per child
The Marketplace
Activity for ages 8 – 12

Let’s imagine Montréal in its early days, when everyone met at the public market. Children play the roles of habitants, merchants, artisans and soldiers as they learn about one aspect of the saga of New France.

90 min.
60 max.
7$ per child
Who's the real Santa Claus?
From Nov 25th to Dec 23th.
Activity for 4-12 years old

Who is the real Santa Claus? Is it Befana, St. Nicholas, young Lucy? Or our “own” Santa? This is the Museum’s special Christmas gift for youngsters visiting the remains.

90 min. with multimedia
120 max.
7$ per child
Jack O'Lantern: Halloween at Pointe-à-Callière
October 14 to 28
Activity for 4-12 years old

How about spending Halloween at the Museum this year? Students will learn about the Celtic origins of Halloween and related beliefs (thrills and chills guaranteed). Everyone knows that the Museum’s remains are haunted!

90 min. with multimedia
120 max.
7$ per child
On the trail of the Amerindians
Activity for ages 8 – 12

This activity offers young people an opportunity to delve into the world of the Amerindians who frequented Callière Point long before the founding of  Montréal. Young explorers will encounter nomadic and sedentary groups… and handle objects that will help them better understand their ways of life. However, they’ll have to be cunning and sharp, as numerous challenges await them. An enthralling experience that’s not to be missed!

90 min.
60 max.
7$ per child