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School Programs

Glenbow Museum's school programs enrich the learning opportunities for Alberta students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The educational programs support students in learning about the history of their region while also broadening their horizons through international exhibitions and programs. Over 40,000 school children participate in Glenbow Museum's school programs annually.

Questions? Visit our How to Book webpage for FAQs.

Call the Booking Office to book a school program.

The Booking Office
Tel: (403) 268-4110
Email: bookings(at)glenbow(dot)org
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Helpful Documents for Teachers

School Programs Welcome Package

After booking your visit to Glenbow Museum, please download the following Educator Welcome Package. In this package, you will find useful information such as museum rules, checklists and pre-and post-visit activities to help make your visit to Glenbow an enjoyable and exciting experience. Here, you will also find the Booking Agreement Form. You must sign and return this form at least two weeks prior to your visit to confirm your booking.

PDF Educator Welcome Package [pdf 389kb]

PDF Booking Agreement Form [pdf 63kb]

PDF Museum School Name Tags (black and white, 6 tags) [232kb]

Mineralogy Pre-Visit Packages

The following pre-visit activities will provide students with an introduction to mineralogy and to Glenbow. We recommend that you conduct as many of these activities as possible before your Glenbow program.

PDF Geodes to Gems OUTREACH Program [pdf 54 kb]

PDF Geodes to Gem ONSITE Program [pdf 40 kb]

Ways to visit the Glenbow Museum

There are several ways you can bring your students to the Glenbow Museum. You can choose from the following options:

School Programs supported by:


Supported by Nexen Inc. and BP Canada Energy Company

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