My First Museum
Explore local history and beyond within the exhibits of the Northern Rockies Museum. Learn about the original functions of the building and what day-to-day life was like in Hinton’s early days. Enjoy colourful stories from our area throughout our ever-changing exhibits. Spark curiosity and wonder with hands-on learning opportunities.
Cost: $45 per class
Duration: 1 hour
Curriculum Outcomes
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Social 1.1.1
Value self and others as unique individuals in relation to their world.
Learn about the different experiences of people throughout history in our region.
Social 1.1.5
Distinguish geographic features in their community from other communities by exploring and reflecting.
Learn about the Town of Hinton and the different historic features of the town.
Science, Living Systems
Distinguish geographic features in their community from other communities by exploring and reflecting.
Learn about the Town of Hinton and the different historic features of the town.
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Social 1.1.1
Value self and others as unique individuals in relation to their world.
Learn about the different experiences of people throughout history in our region.
Social 1.1.5
Distinguish geographic features in their community from other communities by exploring and reflecting.
Learn about the Town of Hinton and the different historic features of the town.
Science, Living Systems
Students investigate and examine the needs of plants and animals.
Students will handle different animal skulls and furs and learn about their unique characteristics and attributes. Students will learn about animals native to Alberta.
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Social 3.S.1
Develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking.
Explore unfamiliar artifacts and determine what they were used for.
Social 3.S.2
Develop skills in historical thinking.
Explore Hinton’s historic train station and the museum’s exhibits.
Science, Living Systems
Students analyze and describe how plants and animals interact with each other and within environments.
Students will handle a variety of animal skulls and learn about their unique characteristics and attributes.
Make the most of your visit with our awesome add-ons!
Pedley Pony Race
Teacher Favourite
Learn about local industry history through the museum’s hobby horses, then take the horses on a race through our obstacle course.
Cost: $10/class Duration: 30 minutes
Curriculum Outcomes
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Social 1.1.5
Distinguish geographic features in their own community from other communities by exploring and reflecting.
Learn about Hinton’s history and the different historic features of the town.
Physical Education and Wellness, Movement Skill Development
Students exhibit spatial awareness during a variety of physical activities.
Students will race through an obstacle course.
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Social 1.1.5
Distinguish geographic features in their community from other communities by exploring and reflecting.
Learn about Hinton’s history and the different historic features of the town.
Physical Education and Wellness, Movement Skill Development
Students exhibit spatial awareness during a variety of physical activities.
Students will race through an obstacle course.
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Physical Education and Wellness, Movement Skill Development
Students examine and integrate tactics in a variety of physical activity contexts; students investigate and demonstrate how elements of movement support physical activity.
Students will race through an obstacle course.
Students identify and demonstrate how teamwork supports positive interactions during physical activity.
Students will complete the obstacle course as a relay team.
Water, Water
New Addition!
30 minutes Through play in the museum’s Water Table, learn about local environments and animals.
Notes: Only available after May Long Weekend
Cost: $3/participant Duration: 30 minutes
Curriculum Outcomes
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Science, Living Systems
Students investigate and examine the needs of plants and animals.
Students will learn how different local species live and move in and around the Athabasca River.
Science, Earth Systems
Students analyze environments and investigate interactions and changes.
Students will investigate the behavior and movements of local animals.
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Science, Living Systems
Students investigate and examine the needs of plants and animals.
Students will learn how different local species live and move in and around the Athabasca River.
Science, Earth Systems
Students analyze environments and investigate interactions and changes.
Students will investigate the behavior and movements of local animals.
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Science, Matter
Students investigate and analyze how materials have the potential to be changed.
Students will investigate the water cycle in a local context through play at the Water Table.
Science, Earth Systems
Students analyze changes in Earth’s surface and explain how its layers hold stories of the past.
Students will learn about the path and formations of the Athabasca River.
Pioneer Life Skills
Teacher Favourite
Become a pioneer for a day! Learn how to make butter, wash and hang clothes to dry and create a pioneer toy to take home.
Cost: $3/participant Duration: 1 hour
Curriculum Outcomes
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Art Level 1 Component 10 Media and Techniques, Fabric Arts
Construct a fabric doll.
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Art Level 1 Component 10 Media and Techniques, Fabric Arts.
Construct a fabric doll.
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Art Level 2 Component 10 Media and techniques, Fabric Arts:
Construct a fabric doll.
Crafty Additions!
Ziplock Flashlight Craft
Create art and a game with this reusable and unique art project.
Cost: $2/participant
Duration: 45 minutes
Train Conductor Hat
You’ll create a paper train conductor hat to take home.
Cost: $1/participant
Duration: 15 minutes
