School and Teacher Programs
Looking to bring your class to the museum? The Chinese Canadian Museum offers a variety of on-site educational programs to enhance your class’s learning experience and knowledge of Chinese Canadian history, heritage, and culture.
Educational programs at the Chinese Canadian Museum are designed to complement the B.C. provincial curriculum for K-12, as well as post-secondary learning. Each program is led by a trained museum educator and includes engaging activities for each student to supplement hands-on learning.
In addition to English, we offer educational programs for Chinese language learners — the only museum in the province to do so. Take your class on a guided tour or school program in Cantonese or Mandarin, with accompanying printed activities available in Traditional or Simplified Chinese.
Explore our school programs below and book now for an unforgettable experience!
For all school related inquiries, please email education@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca.
Current School Programs
Browse our 60- and 90-minute school program offerings!
Trailblazers & Guardians: Stories that Shaped Chinese Canadian History
Behind the Beat: "Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000"
Private Guided School Tour
Everlasting Legacies: The Wing Sang Building (Chinese Immersion)
Add-On Workshops
Extend your visit with an add-on workshop! Workshops must be booked in conjunction with one of our 60- or 90-minute school programs.
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Lesson Plans
Enrich your visit with pre and post visit lesson plans you can use in your class! Lesson plans include learning resources and activities specially designed to build on and provide deeper context on the themes explored in our in-person programs. These lesson plans were developed in partnership with The Initiative for Student Teaching and Research in Chinese Canadian Studies (INSTRCC) at the University of British Columbia.
Lesson 1: History of Chinese Migration to Canada Pre-1885 – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 2: Chinese Head Tax in Canada (1885-1923) – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 3: Chinese Exclusion Act (1923) – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 4a: A Soldier for All Seasons Extension Activity – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 4b: Period Rooms Extension Activity – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 5: Field Trip Reflections & The Repeal – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Lesson 6: Continuities & Changes in the Chinese Canadian Experience – Grade 5; Grade 9-10
Booking Policies
Booking
All facilitated school programs and private guided school tours must be booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of your requested date through our booking request form. Programs and tours are priced at a flat rate per class for a maximum of 30 students and 6 adult chaperones. Only one class may be booked at a time for each program.
Adult Chaperones
Adult chaperones are required to accompany school programs and private guided school tours. Up to 6 adult chaperones aged 18+ (including teachers) are included in the group booking rate at no additional cost; any additional chaperones will be charged the regular adult admission rate. The minimum number of adult chaperones required varies by grade. Grades K-7 require 1 adult chaperone per 7 students; grades 8 and up require 1 adult chaperone per 15 students.
Late Arrivals
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your booking time so that your program is able to begin on time. We are unable to extend your booking time due to late arrival. Please call our front desk 604.262.0990 or email education@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca if you anticipate any delays in arriving on time to your scheduled booking.
Payment & Cancellation Policies
Payment
All school program bookings must be paid in full at least 1 week before your visit to confirm attendance. After submission of your booking form, our staff will review your request within 3-5 business days and the contact listed on the form will receive an email from education@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca with an invoice payment link. Please note that we can only accept payment by credit card or cheque -- please inform us if you intend to pay for your booking by cheque. We will send a formal booking confirmation once payment has been received.
Cancellations & Refunds
If you are no longer able to make your scheduled visit, we can offer a refund provided that the cancellation is made at least one week in advance of your booking date. Refunds will also be issued if the museum must close unexpectedly due to unforeseen circumstances. Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for any other reasons due to staffing constraints. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Past School Programs
Uncovering The Paper Trail
Uncovering The Paper Trail (Chinese Immersion)
Stories of Chinese Canadian Diversity
