Visiting Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday – 10AM-4:30PM
Wednesday & Friday – 10AM-8PM
Closed on Sundays & Holidays*
*Except Remembrance Day, Family Day, & Heritage Day
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Become a memberObject based learning artifact kits for schools! The themes support specific topics in the Alberta Curriculum, Grades 1-9.
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery’s MAG Central is an engaging resource for object-based learning. Many everyday items from the past such as household objects, toys, military equipment, fur trade items, Indigenous tools, and photographs all highlight our regional history, tell personal stories or share insights into day-to-day life long ago.
Five key reasons real objects are ideal learning tools for students in your classroom…
- Offers a sensory experience and stimulates curiosity.
- Creates direct links to specific topics or subjects in the curriculum.
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Generates lively participation and discussion.
- Encourages students to learn more about things that are of interest to them.
Our MAG study collection is designed to allow teachers and students to explore the past through objects.
We have developed 10 themes selected from our study collection that support specific topics in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum, Grades 1-9. By bringing the museum to you, the MAG has created an outreach resource for schools and community organizations to enhance their programs, with ‘hands on history’.
Not just for students!
MAG Central kits/Outreach presentations are also available to senior groups and retirement facilities.
Four key reasons historical artifacts are ideal reminiscent kits for seniors…
- Sparks memories of the past
- Stimulates curiosity
- Facilitates discussion and socialization
- Opportunity to share knowledge and interests
We would love to hear your feedback if you’ve borrowed one of the kits!
Let us know what you think using this feedback form.
How to book a MAG Central Kit
Contact us via email ([email protected]) or by phone (587.797.4040). In your message please include the title of the kit(s) you are interested in borrowing and the dates you would like to book. Inquire online below.
$25 per kit rental, plus a $50 refundable deposit
Book at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure items are available. Borrow for a maximum of 2 weeks.
Loan agreements will be signed at time of pick up. Deposit will be waived upon kit return.
Outreach Presentations
Outreach presentations are available at a cost of $60 per program. This includes a museum educator to accompany the kit and lead an inquiry-based learning opportunity.
Discover the rich culture and history of the Métis! This kit allows students to expand their understanding of Métis culture in Western Canada through hands-on interaction with a curated selection of artifacts and learning activities.
Discovering the Métis contains:
• 10-12 artifacts
• Learning activities
• Art project
• Supplementary research/information
Curriculum connections:
• Social Studies grades 3-7
FIRST NATIONS HUNTING + CAMP contains…
- Scraper
- Flesher
- Buffalo Uses Picture
- Buffalo Hide
- Pack saddle
- Hammerstone
- Arrow heads
- Cradleboard
- Moccasins
- Necklace – wampum
- ParflecheDoll in cradleboard
- Tipi teachings
- Birch bark baskets (woven and regular)
FUR TRADE contains..
- Hudson’s Bay Blanket
- Pickaxe
- Beaver Pelt
- Basin/metal pot
- Fur Trade Map
- Lynx pelt or fox pelt (optional)
- Wampum beads or trade beads
INUIT TOOLS contains…
- Sawniit eenoogait (game of 22 bones in hide bag)
- Illaigutit (ivory comb)
- Gaurut + siutirutit (beaded bracelets, headband)
- Gatar + galluq (child’s toy)
- Atailiyaq (rawhide weight)
- Siutirurit (carving tool)
- Kavaqaqsit (carved ivory)
- Fish Jigger
- Unaark (harpoon)
- Ulu (curved knife)
- Igaat (snow blindness goggles)
- Irqturqsit (scoop like blade)
- Ikaaluyak (fishline)
- Sannatavsivik (hide bag with bow and knife)
MILITARY contains…
- Gas Mask
- Ration Books and coins
- Puttees
- Soldier Photos and Attestation paper
- Great Coat
- Army and Navy Badges
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Mess tins and tin cup
PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT contains..
- Photo of Children Playing Hockey
- Stereograph and Two Cards
- Camera
- Record
- Radio
- Photo of Amazon Women’s Hockey team
- Binoculars
PIONEER HOUSEHOLD contains..
- Butter Press
- Butter Bowl and Paddle
- Wringer
- Washboard
- Chamber Pot
- Wool carders
- Milk jug
PIONEER WORK contains..
- Wood plane
- Multi use tool
- Hog bristle remover
- Barn Lamp
- Photo of Horse and Wagon
- Train Lamp
- Cow bell
SCHOOL HOUSE contains..
- Ink pen and pot
- School Reader
- Ladle
- Lunch Pail
- Lard or Honey tin
- Coal and Coal Shovel
RED DEER BUILDINGS & LANDMARKS contains..
- Photo of Canadian Bank of Commerce
- Photo of Train Station
- Photo of Armory/Fire Hall/Children’s Library
- Piper Brick
- Bedpan for the Hospital
- Railway Spike
- Photos of historic Red Deer
RED DEER PEOPLE contains..
- Train Lamp for Camille Le Rouge
- Photo of Rev. Gaetz and Family
- Photo of Rev. Gaetz House
- Sock Darner for Ella Parsons
- Doctor Bag for Dr. Parsons
NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE contains..
- NWMP Map
- Straight Razor
- Wash Basin
- Buffalo Coat
- Grey Blanket
- Spur
- Graphics from newspaper
