On-Site Group Programs
Interested in booking a program? Send a request to our education team via our booking form. A member of our team will be in touch within 3 business days.
Please note submission of this form does not guarantee the booking. MoD staff will provide formal confirmation by email for any requested bookings.
Booking a Program at the MoD
The MoD offers a range of on-site programs for children’s groups. Organizers can build their preferred schedule for a half day, full day or evening program by choosing from the activities below.
Program Formats
Half-Day Program: Choose one to three of the thirty minute activities and/or choose zero to one of the one hour activities.
Full-Day Program: Choose one to six of the thirty minute activities and/or choose one to three of the one hour activities.
Evening Program: Available upon request, contact the education team to discuss suitable programs.
Explore our Activities
Educational Activities
30 minutes | Suitable for 6+
Historic Games – Try out a range of historic children’s games
Historic Tools – See if you can identify historic artefacts
Dufferin House – Explore our Early Settler log cabin c.1860
Historic Crafts
30 minutes | Suitable for 6+ | Takeaway Component
Tin Punching – Try the historic craft of tin punching
Clay Pinch Pots – Learn to shape your own clay pinch pot
Three Sisters – Plant the Three Sisters and learn about their significance
Heritage Crafts
1 Hour | Suitable for 9+ | Takeaway Component
Candle Making – Learn about historic candle making then craft your own
Soap Making – Explore Early Settler soap use and create your own soap
Knitting or Crochet – Learn the basic skills of crochet or knitting
Art Zone
1 Hour | Suitable for 9+ | Takeaway Component
Glass Painting – Learn about historic stained glass and paint your own
Polymer Clay Magnets – Make your own unique clay magnet
Botanical Printing – Create botanical prints with natural materials
Further Information
Cost: Program fees start at $7 + HST per participant, adults and/or carers are free.
- We request an adult to child ratio of 1:8, additional adults will be charged general admission.
- The prices of our 1 hour activities may vary by supply costs, our team will provide up-to-date quotes.
Suitable Age Range: 6-18 years
Explore our On-Site Group Programs Guide below.
Contact Us
To book a program please submit an enquiry via our booking form available at the top of this page.
The education team can also be reached at education@dufferinmuseum.com or by phoning 519 941 1114.