The Brockville Museum encourages children and their families to interact with our past and with each other through a variety of family-friendly experiences available when visiting the exhibit galleries. If you have any questions about any of our programs, please contact us. Programs are also available for youth and school groups.
PA Day and March Break Offerings
The Brockville Museum offers special programming on PA Days (Upper Canada District School Board) and March Break.
2026 dates:
- Friday, January 30: 12noon-4pm
- Monday-Friday, March 16-20: 10am-4pm
- Friday, April 24: 12noon-4pm
- Friday, May 29: 10am-4pm
PA Day and March Break program offerings are included with admission by donation and are entirely self-serve. They are intended for children and their caregiver to do together.
For 2025-2026 PA Days and March Break 2026, the Brockville Museum is pleased to make available Museum Detective Scavenger Hunts (new) and Discovery Kits – see below for more information.
Museum Detective Scavenger Hunts (new)
Be a museum detective! Use our new themed scavenger hunts to help guide your exploration of the Brockville Museum. Perfect for children visiting with their families. Available on a first come, first served basis.
- Colours Scavenger Hunt (ages 3-6): There are many colourful artifacts at the Brockville Museum. Can you find them all?
- Animals and Symbols Scavenger Hunt (ages 5-8): There are many animals hidden in the Brockville Museum that have a special meaning. Can you find them all?
- Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt (ages 7 to 12): Simple machines help us do everyday tasks. There are many throughout the Brockville Museum. Can you find them all?
Discovery Kits
Explore the museum through play and hands-on activities with the museum’s Discovery Kits! Filled with engaging and interactive exhibit-based activities, Discovery Kits enhance the museum-going experience for children and youth visiting with their families. The Discovery Kit Program is entirely self-directed and is included with admission by donation. Please inquire at the front desk. Kits are available on a first come, first served basis.
Currently available kits:
- “Play & Explore” Suitcase (ages 6-10): the Suitcase promotes play-based exploration of the museum exhibits, with support of the adult visiting with them. (Note: this kit will not be available during March Break)
- “Sensational Science” Backpack (ages 7-12): the Backpack focuses on science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) through hands-on activities in the museum exhibit spaces. Designed for children 7-12 with the support of the adult visiting them.
- “Mindful Museum Trail” Messenger Bag (ages 12-17+): the Messenger Bag invites older youth visitors to relax and unwind by exploring new ideas in the museum’s exhibits. Create a soundscape, observe and draw museum artifacts, and more, all while taking a relaxed wander through the galleries.
An auxiliary Sensory Kit is also available. In order to ensure availability for those who most need it, the sensory kit can be reserved in advance by contacting the museum.
Travel Trunk: Unpacking Brockville’s Cultural Stories
This family-friendly exhibit was the winner of the 2019 Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence for Exhibitions!
Unpack the role immigration has played in Brockville’s development and discover the stories of local newcomers all while exploring your own family’s journey to Brockville. This hands-on and interactive exhibit is geared towards families with children age 8-12.
Programs for Youth and School Groups
The Brockville Museum offers a range of options to accommodate youth groups of various ages and interests. See our school program listing for all the details. Have questions? Please reach out to the Community Program Coordinator Alice.
Ready to book? Submit a booking inquiry form online.