Learning French at the McCord Museum

Clientele: preschool / elementary / secondary / welcome classes
Dates: From October, 2017
Duration: 120 minutes
Max. number: 60
Cost: $7,50 per student

New this year, the Museum offers four tours specially designed for students in welcome classes aimed at strengthening their French. These guided tours are enriched with educational material and interspersed with fun activities that help develop of language skills. Conversations about objects also foster learning.

We offer an adapted version of the following tours :

• The Rhythms of First Peoples
• Upside Down Tales – New!
• Illusions: The Art of Magic – New!
• Learning French at the McCord Museum – New!

An interactive workshop allows students to extend their experience in an informal setting that fosters creativity.

Download the complete 2017-2018 educational activities program

Before making your reservation, please prepare the following information:

• The title of activity chosen;
• Three possible dates to facilitate the reservation process;
• Preferred time for your tour, the number of students in your group, their grade level, and the language in which you would like the tour to be conducted;
• Complete contact information for your organization, including an email address to enable us to send you a tour confirmation notice.

After making your reservation, you will receive confirmation by email. Please acknowledge receipt to confirm the time of your visit and the number of participants.

To ensure the visit goes smoothly, set aside enough time for the cloakroom, snacks and washroom breaks.

Lastly, plan to have one accompanying adult for every 15 students. He or she will be admitted for free of charge.

Changes or cancellations

Unless you notify us of changes 48 hours before the date of your activity, you will be charged for the number of participants indicated in your reservation.

Method of payment

On the day of the activity, the person responsible for the group is asked to proceed to the admissions desk to settle payment. The total amount may be paid via invoice or on site via cash or cheque. Please make your cheque payable to the McCord Museum.

Lunch area

A lunch area is available for a fee of $50.