The Transcona Historical Museum offers teachers the opportunity to enhance their classroom teachings with uniquely themed programming.
Our Educational Programs are based on the Manitoba Social Studies and Science curriculum and are suitable for a wide range of ages.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, let us know. The THM is able to adapt our Programs to fit with your teaching needs.
"Our Community: Then and Now"A look at the development of Transcona and the many changes the community has undertaken in its 100 year history. The program begins with a scavenger hunt in the museum's galleries followed by an in-house presentation using archival and recent photographs to demonstrate how the neighbourhood has changed over time. A walking tour of the community is also available, please allow 30-45 additional minutes.
"Up In The Air"Get up and close at the different critters that fly. Items from the Stephen Quelch collection such as butterflies, moths, beetles and bird eggs are used to educate students about the vast diversity of wing creatures that exists in nature. After the presentation participants create a butterfly or moth souvenir to take home.
"Serving King and Country"Transcona's Hometown Heroes: Explores the experiences of a small, tightly knit railway town that was forever changes by the events of WWI and WWII. Examine the contribution of men and women from Transcona during WWI and WWII. A 15 minute video entitled "Transcona Remembers" is also available.
"From Bugs to Bloomers"A nursery school program for children under the age of 5. Combines elements of the "Our Community" and the "Up in the Air" programs but tailored to a younger audience. Includes craft activities, songs, I Spy visual games and more.
Archaeology NEW! Using an interactive power point presentation students will gain an understanding of what archaeology is, why we have archeologists and how they work in the field. After the presentation students will participate in a mini excavation where they will work as a team to discover artifacts, record their findings, interpret the site and present their conclusions to the class.
When booking:
Please call or email the Museum to book your program. Educational Programs may be booked Monday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
A donation of $25 is required for a program presentation.
Please note that Educational Programs are offered by appointment only.
Can’t make it to the Museum? We can come to you. All Programs can be delivered off-site. Please contact us for details.
