College / Adult Education
Information and reservation:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
(514) 398-7100, ext. 222
A lunch area is available for a fee of $50
Two ways of satisfying your curiosity :
We offer specially designed activities to meet the expectations of every age group.
Our Five Keys to History approach is a fun and informative way to be introduced to history and the language of objects.
At the Museum:
- Our dynamic guides will open the doors to history for you and your group.
Online:
- The McCord Museum Web site offers an important educational tool, EduWeb, whose content is based on the Five Keys to History approach.
- In order to encourage the exploration of Canadian history, you will find lesson plans, more than 137,000 images free to use for educational purposes, as well as tools, games and virtual exhibitions.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2012-2013:
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Montreal - Points of View
Our permanent exhibition, Montreal - Points of View, presents the evolution of our city through 10 different facets of its history, from its earliest residents, before the arrival of the Europeans, to the city of today with its métro and skyscrapers. The tour will take you back in time to witness the development of Montreal through a selection of artefacts and photographs from the Museum's vast collection.
Length : 90 minutes
Cost: $6.50 / student; $12 / adult; $9 / senior
Number of participants : 30
Type of visit: guided tour
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Cartooning Calamities!
On the 21st day of the 12th month, 2012, the end is coming... or so they say. This tour provides a one-of-a-kind view of calamities big and small, as seen through the eyes of Canadian editorial cartoonists. Selected from the McCord Museum Collection, the exhibition features more that 175 original editorial cartoons, complemented by cartoons in electronic format. From Aislin and Chapleau to Garnotte and Collins, the cartoonists provide their own take on wars, notable deaths, the trials and tribulations of the Habs... and other calamities!
Length : 90 minutes - Until January 26, 2013
Cost: $6.50 / student; $12 / adult; $9 / senior
Number of participants : 30
Type of visit: guided tour
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Edward Curtis - Beyond Measure
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) embarked on a project to photograph North American Aboriginal peoples. For the first time since acquiring them 50 years ago, the McCord Museum publicly presents 30 photogravures produced between 1907 and 1930 and taken from the encyclopedia The North American Indian. The tour also features an overview of the history of photography, from the first experiments in writing with light to photography's contribution to contemporary art.
Length : 90 minutes - Until November 18, 2012
Cost: $6.50 / student; $12 / adult; $9 / senior
Number of participants : 30
Type of visit: guided tour
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Mimmo Jodice - Sublime Cities
Renowned Italian photographer Mimmo Jodice (1934- ) travels the world to capture the essence of its major cities. For the first time in Canada, the Museum presents more than 50 of his urban landscapes, including some of Montreal taken expressly for the exhibition. The tour also features an overview of the history of photography, from the first experiments in writing with light to photography's contribution to contemporary art.
Length : 90 minutes - October 11, 2012 to March 3, 2013
Cost: $6.50 / student; $12 / adult; $9 / senior
Number of participants : 30
Type of visit: guided tour
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À la Carte Visit
Our guides help you explore the current exhibitions through a variety of themes and perspectives of your choice. Let us know what interests you, and we'll reveal its history!
Length : 90 minutes
Cost: $6.50 / student; $12 / adult; $9 / senior
Number of participants : 60
Type of visit: guided tour
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Education Behind the Scenes
Schools are long-time partners of museums, and we work hand-in-hand to provide student teachers with a behind the scenes look at the McCord Museum Education Department. This visit enables future teachers to explore the many educational opportunities we offer. To help them understand an exhibition from the perspective of a school visit, we unveil the many ways history can be interpreted within a museum context.
Length : 120 minutes
Cost: $6.50 / student; $6.50 / adult; $6.50 / senior
Number of participants : 30
Type of visit: guided tour
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Aboriginal Dance and Drumming
This one-of-a-kind look at objects that have defined the way of life of Aboriginal peoples over time provides insights into their reality during the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors gain an appreciation of the vitality of their cultures and are introduced to traditional dance steps to the rhythm of drums.
Length : 120 minutes
Cost: $7.50 / student; $14 / adult; $10 / senior
Number of participants : 60
Type of visit: guided tour and dance
The 2012-2013 activities program was made possible with the financial support of:
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