Introducing our new format for the 2024-2025 school season!
Homeschool Days are a series of educational events held throughout the school year, each date being a new theme. They consist of a Science Fair and Fossil Lab Demonstration. The dates are November 26, February 25, April 29, and June 26 (special bonebed tour).
Join us for Science Fair Morning programming and/or Fossil Lab Afternoon programming (including a movie matinee and dino activity)... it's a full day of programming with options for all ages!
In the morning, students will explore engaging learning stations throughout the gallery, focusing on dinosaurs, fossil formation, palaeobiology, palaeoecology, evolution, and the scientific method. As you journey through the stations, fill out your "Passport Through Time." In the afternoon, students aged 12+ can enjoy a Palaeo Talk from our curator, Dr. Bamforth, followed by a hands-on activity session in our fossil lab with our palaeo team (for an additional fee). Or, students can enjoy a dino activity and movie (included).
Base Cost:
- Students; $10
- Families with 5 students- $45
- Families with 6 students- $55
- Families with 7 students- $65
*For waitlist and age restriction exceptions, contact programsmanager@dinomuseum.ca.
All students registered will receive a Passport Through Time that can be used for all Homeschool Days. One (1) passport per student registered. Passports will be given when you arrive at the museum.
Homeschool Days content is geared toward Grades 1-12. Students aged 12+ can be dropped off and attend without parental supervision. Children 11 and under must have parent supervision with them.
Morning Program Schedule: Science Fair
Grades 1-12 
$10 per student 
10 am - 12:30 pm 
Max 100
Consists of:
- Learning stations set up throughout museum led by the museum education team
- Price includes optional palaeo activity and movie (1 pm - 3:00 pm)
What to Bring:
Something to write with
Water bottle
Inside shoes (during winter/spring)
Optional - clipboard, lunch, snacks
Schedule:
10am: Doors open, check in, pick up passports and worksheets.
12:30pm: Science Fair Stations close.
**Homeschool families can stay for the afternoon programming or depart the museum. Families can eat lunch in the theatre, purchase food from the cafe or eat outside on the patio (weather dependent).
1pm: Afternoon programming begins in the classroom. Please arrive on time as this program includes teaching and instructions.
1:45 pm: Paleo-themed movie in the theatre. Ask staff what the movie choice will be.
3 pm Homeschool Days ends.
**STUDENTS CAN REGISTER FOR ONE OR BOTH PROGRAMS
Afternoon Program Schedule: Fossil Lab
Ages 12+ $10 per student 1 pm - 3:00 pm Max 10
Consists of:
- Palaeo Talk (different topic for each Homeschool Day)
- Lab Tour
- Fossil Prep/Cataloguing
Schedule:
1 pm: Palaeo Talk (talk changes for each homeschool day). Location: Theatre.
1:45pm: Lab Tour and Fossil Activity (changes for each homeschool day). Location: Fossil Lab.
3:00 pm: Fossil Lab programming ends.
Please Note: There is an age restriction for this program; students age 12+ only, unless otherwise discussed. If you would like to be put on a waitlist for this program, please contact the museum. The lab activities require fine motor skill, patience, and detail work, please use your judgement if this is a good fit for your child.
**STUDENTS CAN REGISTER FOR ONE OR BOTH PROGRAMS