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Hands on History: Herbarium Play Day
May
4
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Herbarium Play Day

Join university instructor and botanist Jenny Burke at the University of Lethbridge Herbarium in the University Science Commons building. Spend the morning with magnifying glasses looking at both live plants and herbarium specimens, then pick some of the plants that are blooming and dry and 'paste up' your very own herbarium voucher, with a label, to take home.

Tickets are required in advance. A city bus will take us to and from the University. Please arrive at the Galt Museum 5 minutes before the program.
Learn more: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/artsci/biological-sciences/herbarium.

all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration required | museum admission applies |

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Hands on History: Plant hanging macrame fun with Mossy Island Creations
Jun.
1
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Plant hanging macrame fun with Mossy Island Creations

Macrame plant
Image courtesy of Kate Rubiani on Unsplash

Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Kids Carnival
Jul.
12
10:30 a.m.10:30

Kids Carnival

Kids carnival at the Galt Viewing Gallery, 2023
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Enjoy a morning of carnival activities and games! Great fun for the whole family! Cotton candy! Popcorn! Crafts! Face painting! Magicians! Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Pink Lawn Buffalo's
Apr.
6
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Pink Lawn Buffalo's

Buffalo ready to be harvested.
Image courtesy of Erin Rolfson

Spend the afternoon with the International Buffalo Relations Institute (IBRI) learning about the importance of the buffalo and the incredible Buffalo Treaty work IBRI does. During the session, you'll have the opportunity to decorate your very own pink lawn buffalo! Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Land-Based Learning: Painting Scenery
Mar.
2
1:00 p.m.13:00

Land-Based Learning: Painting Scenery

Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages with their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month. Join us for an interactive experience that brings history to life!

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Black History Month
Feb.
10
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: Black History Month

Graphic courtesy the University of Bristish Columbia

The Galt Museum & Archives in partnership with Abdulaziz Sani of BIPOC Foundation, presents an opportunity to learn about Black History Month and enjoy a morning of dance! Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

10:30–11:30 am | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: CANCELLED
Jan.
20
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: CANCELLED

Graphic courtesy the University of Bristish Columbia

Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

10:30–11:30 am | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Cancelled - Hands on History: Hanukkah
Dec.
2
10:30 a.m.10:30

Cancelled - Hands on History: Hanukkah

Passing on the glow of lit candles and traditional delights during Hanukkah
Image courtesy of Drazen Zigic on Getty Images

Learn about Hanukkah (Chanukah) the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and fried foods. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members.

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Hands on History: Day of the Dead
Oct.
14
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: Day of the Dead

Plastic skulls
Image courtesy Eduardo Dorantes on Unsplash

Learn about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a celebration of life and death from Cultural Group Mexicanos Sin Fronteras. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Orange Shirt Day
Sep.
23
10:30 a.m.10:30

Orange Shirt Day

Galt Museum & Archives staff pose for a photo on Orange Shirt Day
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Learn about Indigenous Heroes and make your own very Orange Shirt Day tote bag with Hands-On History, an interactive program for children of all ages and their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | children and their caregivers | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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