SCHOOL VISITS
Come Learn With Us
We welcome school groups, camps and extra-curricular groups from across Hamilton, and beyond.
- School visits are typically one hour long for a tour, or two hours long for a tour and workshop.
- In alignment with our space, and staffing capacity, WAHC can accommodate a maximum of 30 students during a single visit
- Tours are typically $8 per student for primary and secondary students, and for post-secondary students depending on the level of program customization.
- If cost is a barrier, please inquire about our subsidy program offered through support from the Hamilton Community Foundation.
HOW TO BOOK
- Choose your visit theme from the four tours provided in our WAHC School Visits Brochure: https://wahc-museum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WAHC-School-Visits-Brochure_Digital.pdf
- Book through our booking portal at least six weeks in advance
- As a courtesy, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours in advance of cancellation
ACCESSIBILITY
WAHC strives to be an accessible place for all. We provide wheelchair accessible facilities and a quiet zone with sensory supports. Please let us know how we can support your students’ needs through our booking form.
CURRICULUM
Our school visits can make critical connections to the Ontario Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary students. Connect with us to learn about how a customized school visit can draw links between our museum’s contents and the following subjects:
Elementary
Kindergarten Curriculum | Arts | Geography, | History | Language | Social Studies
Secondary
Arts | Canadian & World Studies | English, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Studies History | Geography | Interdisciplinary Studies | Social Sciences & Humanities
Post-Secondary
WAHC can customize visits for diverse post-secondary groups interested in exploring intersections of art, labour and activism.
To book a school visit, please fill out the booking form below and we will get in touch with you as soon as we receive it.
If you have any questions, please contact Ada Bierling, Interim Programming and Exhibitions Specialist at 905-522-3003 x 29 or by email at ada@wahc-museum.ca. We look forward to welcoming your students!
