Family Activities at the McCord Museum!
Family Sundays
November 20, 2011, to March 25, 2012
Download the activity SCHEDULE [pdf]
January's Theme: A Magical New Year!
For the New Year, the Museum wishes you youth, beauty and
everlasting magic. Take a trip into the heart of the fabulous and the
fantastic where imagination rules!
February's Theme: Adventure calls!
Come and explore a world of wonders! But remember: you have
to prepare for an adventure so come to the Museum armed with
courage and curiosity!
March's Theme: Journey to the Far North!
Come and discover the myriad mysteries in the Land of the
Midnight Sun!
VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS (4 + years old)
January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, March 4 and 18
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on-going workshops following the above monthly themes.
Art workshops that reflect a monthly theme. These walk-in workshops are held in the atrium and are led by a Museum facilitator.
HISTORY THROUGH MOVEMENT (3-5 years old)
January 15 and 29, February 12 and 26, March 11 and 25
French : 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
English : 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Bilingual : 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In this workshop, children ages 3 to 5 let movement and their senses guide them as they explore and learn about an exhibition. The work¬shop is led by a Museum facilitator.
THE CURIOSITY CLUB (6-10 years old)
January 15 and 29, February 12 and 26, March 11 and 25
French : 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
English: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bilingual: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Curiosity Club is designed for children ages 6 to 10. Participants in this workshop become junior detectives on the hunt for answers. Guided by a museum facilitator, the children take off on a discovery-rally, following clues that will lead them through the discovery of a particular theme.
Free activities for children ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 10 (space is limited).
We do not take reservations.
Presented in English and French.
Weekend for Grandparents and Grandchildren
January 28 and 29, 2012
Children of all ages, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A weekend where grandparents and their grandchildren are invited to visit the Museum free of charge for a fun intergenerational outing.
Spring break: Journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun
March 6 to 11, 2012
Discover our magic igloo! Many different activities related to Inuit art and culture.
For kids aged 4 to 11.
Free activity (space is limited).
We do not take reservations.
Presented in English and French.
Parents and Tots
Every last Wednesday of each month
From 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Share your passion for history with your baby! Touch and play boxes are available throughout the exhibitions. Creative workshops are also offered (even if your little one chooses to sleep through it).
Next Workshops:
- January 25, 212
Baby's Awake: Racing colours
Tots have fun racing wheeled toys around tracks they create with brightly coloured water.
Baby's Asleep: Little acrobats
Parents make a finger puppet acrobat for pint-sized performers.
- February 29, 2012
Baby's Awake: The enchanted book
Tots stick magical shapes (stars, sun, hearts, rainbows, spirals) made from a range of textured fabrics into a small book.
Baby's Asleep: Creatures that cling to the fridge door
Parents create a magnetized frame featuring weird and wonderful foam rubber animals.
- March 28, 2012
Baby's Awake: Little sculptors
Tots create small sculptures using natural (and edible) modeling clay.
Baby's Asleep: Leapfrogs
Parents make an origami toy: a tiny frog that tots will have a hopping good time with!
Free admission for one parent and baby under 18 months.
No reservation necessary. Access any time during the activity.
Access for strollers: group entrance, 2175 Victoria Street (West side of the Museum).
Bring your lunch! Feeding room, equipped with a bottle warmer, a microwave and changing table are available for mommies and daddies! (Level V).
Day Camp 2012
July 1 to August 31, 2012
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Children's Birthday Parties
To celebrate your child's birthday, the McCord offers creative and fun-filled activities like creating a totem, a glass bead workshop, a treasure hunt...This is one birthday your child won't forget!
Information and reservation:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
514-398-7100, ext. 222
For more information, click here [pdf, 570Kb]