Language Improvement Programs

Information and reservation:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
(514) 398-7100, ext. 222

An area to eat lunch is available for $50; reservations required.

Three 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.
• The Museum offers online visit preparation resources for all activities. Watch for our Web @ctivity reference.

At School:

• Our educational collection provides students with direct access to objects.
• Our activities are conducted in class with the help of a Museum interpreter.

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 135,000 images free to use for educational purposes, as well as tools, games and virtual exhibitions.

Download the Educational Activities Program 2009-2010 [pdf, 2Mb]

At the Museum

Montreal Mosaics
Canadian Residents Learning French or English
At the heart of the permanent exhibition Simply Montreal, Montreal Mosaics offers Canadian residents learning a second language an opportunity to discover the myriad aspects of the Montreal of yesterday and today. This journey through time provides a chance to get close to some of the major objects in the McCord Museum's collection that testify to the city's great history and the stories of its numerous inhabitants.

Duration : 90 minutes
Fee : $5.50 / student
$10 / adult
Save $2 starting at 1p.m.
Number of participants : 60

Pre and Post-visit activities
Teacher's Booklet [pdf document]

Web @ctivities
Virtual exhibition : Urban Life through Two Lenses (Montreal past and present)
Thematic folder : From Pemmican to Poutine: Eating in Canada
Game : TAG! - Keyword Matching

Postcards from Canada
New arrivals learning French or English
At the heart of the permanent exhibition Simply Montreal, the activity Postcards from Canada offers new arrivals to our country a chance to discover Canada, Quebec, and especially Montreal. By way of the changing seasons, the land and its people, visitors will discover the powerful symbols and popular images that make up our sense of the country today. In the spirit of promoting exposure to new ideas, emphasis will be placed throughout the visit on exchanging ideas, discussions and handling objects from the Museum's educational collection.

Duration : 90 minutes
Fee : $5.50 / student
$10 / adult
Save $2 by starting at 1 p.m.
Level(s) : Beginner-intermediate / Intermediate-advanced
Number of participants : 60

Pre and Post-visit activities
Teacher's Booklet [pdf document]

Web @ctivities
Virtual exhibition : Urban Life through Two Lenses (Montreal past and present)
Thematic folder : The splendour and misery of urban life
Game : TAG! - Keyword Matching

Montreal Stories
Literacy Program
Like a large illustrated book, Montreal Stories touches on topics such as the everyday life of Montrealers from yesterday to today. Living, working, eating and having fun in the city, these are the themes the visit will address. A workshop that connects visitors with the objects that embody these stories will conclude the visit.

Duration : 90 minutes
Fee : $7 for both an in-class visit and a visit to the Museum
Number of participants : 30

Pre and Post-visit activities
Preparatory program [pdf document]

Web @ctivities
Virtual exhibition : Urban Life through Two Lenses (Montreal past and present)

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