School Tours

Tour of the Permanent Exhibit

The permanent exhibit explores the relationship between people and the land; how human activity has impacted the environment from 9,000 years ago until the present day. Grassland creatures and their habitats, as well as human activity, First Nations, fur traders, Métis, ranchers and homesteaders, are explored. Contemporary issues such as sustainable agriculture and energy, biodiversity and endangered species, and water issues are examined This provides visitors with an understanding of the ever changing circumstances of the region.

Tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery

“Meet” some of the earliest pioneers and learn about the contributions they made to the district. Learn about Victorian cemetery traditions and symbols.

Animal Classification- PreK- Grade 6

This hands on, interactive activity guides students through grouping animals and what adaptations make animals unique. The animals of SW Saskatchewan are covered in the guided tour of the permanent gallery. Aprox 1.5 hours.

Settlers Survival- Grade 4- Adult

Your group has just arrived to the Hamlet of Swift Current in the early 1900s. Times are hard on the open prairies. Visit places in town like the Doctor, Royal Mail, North West Mounted Police to learn your fate and see if you survive your first year as a pioneer. Aprox 1.5 hours.

I Spy- All Ages

Museum staff have created 6 different I Spy sheets in varying degrees of difficulty from easy to impossible. Aprox 15 minutes per sheet.

Bugs in a Bucket- PreK- Grade 6

Our staff collects these creatures from the creek for your class to explore what lives in the Swift Current Creek. Aprox 45min.

Wind Tunnel- All ages fun!

Will it wind tunnel? We have a number of items to try and see if the wind will carry them up the tunnel. You can also use the materials provided to create something new that will fly! Aprox 10-20 minutes but sometimes hard to tear people away!

Historical Walking and Driving Tours

Take a walk through the historic downtown or Mount Pleasant Cemetery on a guided tour of the business from the past 100 years. The driving tour is a self guided path that takes you around the city to visit highlights with information on large billboards. Aprox 1.5 hours.

Break Out Box- Grade 4- Adult

Decipher the question using a secret code, determine the answer. Break into the locked box and receive a prize if you are correct! Aprox 15 min.

For more information on these or other tour opportunities, contact the Education & Public Programs Officer.