The McMichael offers innovative tours and programs and an ideal setting for students to learn about, and truly appreciate, the world of Canadian art. To help plan your visit, please read each of the following PDF documents.
Education Brochure pdf
School Visitor Information
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Tours
Our tours are informative and interactive, and cater to classes of all age groups.
We offer a wide range of choices, all 90 minutes in length, that focus on specific aspects of the Canadian art experience. This includes foundational Inuit, First Nations and Landscape tours, and our new Discovery Tour. Also popular is our Outdoor Tour, which can be booked year-round.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $9.00
Programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Or, spend a full day (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) for $16.00.
Tour programs are supported by:
Studio Programs
McMichael also offers extended Studio Programs for young and developing artists. These too are 90 minutes long, and enable students to get creative. Each tour has a corresponding studio.
KindergARTen is a special 90-minute program designed for Preschool and Kindergarten students.
Studio Programs are supported by:
Schedule and Fees
Tour Program
90 minutes in length.
10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $9.00
Studio Program
90 minutes in length
10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $9.00
Full Day
Tour and Studio
From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $16.00
ESL and other language services are available.
Printable Education Brochure pdf
Booking and preparing your visit
To book your school program, call call (905) 893-1121 ext. 2209 or toll free 1-888-213-1121 or email us.
Help us help you plan a great visit by having some key pieces of information ready before you contact us to reserve.
Teachers!
Enrich your visit. Prepare ahead by using our electronic and published classroom resources. All gallery programs have been designed to complement the Ontario curriculum.
Our experienced educators engage students in activities that meet specific expectations in the areas of knowledge of elements, creative work, and critical thinking. Programs are highly interactive, with an emphasis on developing visual awareness and vocabulary so students can appreciate and discuss works of art.
SCHOOL VISIT POLICIES
1. School visits must be booked and confirmed by written contract.
2. School programs operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A group stay on the grounds and in the gallery will be restricted to the times and program(s) listed on your school visit contract.
3. There are no self-guided school programs. McMichael staff must accompany school groups during the entire visit.
4. To ensure student safety, visitors must agree to follow the instructions and guidance provided by McMichael staff.
5. Changes to a contract and/or cancellations must be received in writing 30 days before a group visit.
6. There is a service fee for cancellations after 30 days. Groups will be charged 50% of their contracted rate.
7. School staff is responsible for the supervision of visiting students.
8. Lunch space must be reserved. "Lunch" will appear under the "Program" heading of the contract.
9. McMichael does not provide food service
