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The Museums of Mississauga bring heritage to life by visually narrating the early settler experience and life in the nineteenth century through to the modern era. Education Programs at the Museums o� er students a unique opportunity to experience our collectively shared living heritage.

Learn, Feel, Celebrate, ShareThe Museums of Mississauga o� er a wide range of learning opportunities that engage students of all ages. Through historical artifacts, hands on activities, stories and interactive presentations, the museum’s education programs help students immerse themselves into historical experiences that celebrate Canada’s cultural heritage.

All programs link to the Ontario Curriculum and add an experiential element that enhances learning.

Program Information• All programs are 2 hours in length;• Two programs can be combined for a full day at the Museum;• Ask about our free busing for Mississauga schools sponsored by the Friends of the Museums.

Booking Information• Please call 905-615-4860 ext. 2110 to book a program;• No charge for up to six teachers/volunteers per program;• $50 deposit per trip is required;• Per student fees do not include HST.

Attention Girl Guide & Scout LeadersThe Museums of Mississauga also o� er badge programs in a variety of memorable experiences. Check out our website for further information.

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Simple MachinesSimple machines have been used for thousands of years and were extremely useful to pioneers. In this program students will discover how levers, pulleys, inclined planes and screws made every day pioneer tasks easier. Participants race around the Bradley museum grounds to complete a series of hands on activities using simple machines. Grade 4 students will also explore compound machines and gears.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: Science and Technology

Curriculum Strand: Understanding Structures and Mechanisms

Big Ideas: Simple machines simplify a di�cult task, making it easier to perform.

“The program was tremendous & extremely rewarding for the kids.”

Grade 2 and 4

Morning Program

Book from 8:30 am onward

Afternoon Program

Book from 12:00 pm onward

Duration 2 hours

Group Size 75 students max

Location Bradley Museum

Availability Year-Round

Fee $5.10 per student

Year-Round Programs

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Early Settler ExperienceTravel back in time and explore the daily life and customs of the Bradley family in 19th century Canada. This program will allow students to roll up their sleeves in the home & kitchen. Choose two additional activities: Quilting Bee, Fire and Light, Building a log cabin, Pioneer Dress Up, The ‘Green’ Bradleys, Mississauga People of the Credit.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: Social Studies (gr. 1 & 3)

Curriculum Strand: Heritage & Identity (gr. 1 & 3); Relationships, Rules & Responsibilities (gr. 1); Communities in Canada (gr. 3)

Big Ideas: 19th century Canadian communities influence the way we live today. Social and economic factors they faced played a major part in their everyday lives.

Grade 1 and 3

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours





Year-Round Programs

Daily Life in the Early 20th CenturyHow have significant events and developments in Canadian history between 1890 and 1914 changed the Mississauga community? In this program students will explore Benares House and learn about the lives of the Harris family and their staff as they tour the house, play a game and make a recipe using rations.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: History (gr. 8)

Curriculum Strand: Canada a Changing Society (gr. 8)

Big Ideas: Social and technological changes in the early 20th century have had a lasting impact on Canada.

“A Wonderful field trip that takes you back to pioneer times, very informative and fun.”

Grade 8

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours


Location Benares Historic House



Year-Round Programs

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Lest We Forget – World War IIn this hands-on experience, students learn about Canada on the homefront and war front during World War I. They will explore Benares Historic House and the Harris family through letters and stories describing how deeply they were impacted by the war.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: Social Studies; History; Geography

Curriculum Strand: Heritage and Identity (gr. 1 & 2); People and Environments (gr. 6); History (gr. 8)

Big Ideas: Significance, continuity and change.

Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours





Year-Round Programs

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Halloween at BenaresStudents experience an authentic 1918 Halloween as they tour the decorated house and play games. Activities include preparing a traditional treat and creating Halloween decorations.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: Social Studies

Curriculum Strand: Heritage and Identity; Tradition & Celebrations

Big Ideas: The traditions that we celebrate today have developed over the generations.

Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours



Availability October


Seasonal Programs

Settler CelebrationsWhere did Christmas holiday traditions come from? In this program students explore the traditions and customs of either an 1830 or a 1918 Christmas as they tour a decorated house, bake a traditional treat and create a seasonal craft.




Winter CelebrationsThe winter holidays are celebrated in di�erent ways around the world. In this program students explore the wintertime traditions and customs of cultures from around the world while making a treat, hearing a story, creating a craft, playing a game as well as touring the decorated house.




Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours


LocationBenares Historic House or Bradley Museum

Availability November/December


Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours



Availability November/December


Seasonal Programs

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Maple Sap to Syrup How is maple syrup made? In this program students discover the magic of maple trees as they explore the process of making maple syrup from start to finish. They will compare syrup making methods, taste maple treats and make a maple craft.

Curriculum ConnectionsSubject: Science & Technology, Social Studies

Curriculum Strand: Change and Continuity, Energy and Matter, Local Community, Community Traditions, First Nations and Europeans, Canada Past and Present

Big Ideas: Natural features influence land use and meet the needs of the people, traditions we celebrate have developed over generations, interactions between people.

Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours



Availability Late February – Early April


Seasonal Programs

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Play Day FunStudents learn the importance of imagination and cooperation as they play fun traditional games from the 1800-1900’s. Team work will be the key to success as they learn the process of churning homemade ice cream and enjoy handmade toys.


Curriculum Strand: Heritage and Identity

Big Ideas: The heritage traditions that we celebrate today have developed over generations.

“A great experience, the children’s attention was held and they were interested.”

Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours


LocationBradley Museum and Benares Historic House

Availability May/June


Seasonal Programs

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Expérience des premiers colons Les élèves exploreront la vie quotidienne et les coutumes d’une famille de colons des années 1800 à l’aide d’une série d’activités pratiques interactives. Les activités principales présenteront la famille Bradley sa maison et sa cuisine. Lors de votre visite, vous pourrez choisir deux activités additionnelles. Les choix d’activités additionnelles sont notamment : la corvée de piquage de courtepointe, le feu et la lumière, la construction d’une cabane en bois rond, s’habiller à la manière des colons, les Green Bradley, la première nation des Mississaugas de New Credit.

Liens avec le programmeMatière : études sociales (gr. 1 et 3)

Domaine du programme : Patrimoine et identité (gr. 1 et 3); Relations, règles et responsabilités (gr. 1); Collectivités du Canada (gr. 3)

Grandes idées : Les di�érentes collectivités du début des années 1900 influent sur la manière dont nous vivons aujourd’hui. Les défis sociaux et environnementaux occupaient une grande partie de la vie des collectivités canadiennes du début du 19e siècle.

Programmes en français

Année 1 et 3

Programme de la matinée

Réservez à partir de 8 h 30

Programme de l’après-midi

Réservez à partir de 12 h

Durée 2 heures

Taille du groupe 75 maximum

Endroit Bradley Museum

Disponibilité Toute l’année

Droit 5,10 $ par étudiant

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Souvenons-nous Première Guerre mondiale Les élèves apprendront à connaître l’expérience canadienne au front et à la guerre en explorant la maison, les lettres et les histoires de la famille Harris qui ont subi les graves répercussions de la Première Guerre mondiale.

Liens avec le programmeMatière : études sociales; histoire; géographie

Domaine du programme : Patrimoine et identité (gr. 1 et 2); Peuples et environnement (gr. 6); Histoire (gr. 8)

Grandes idées : L’importance, la continuité et le changement.


Année K – 12





Durée 2 heures


Endroit Maison Historique Benares

Disponibilité Toute l’année

Droit 5,10 $ par étudiant

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De la sève au sirop d’érableLes élèves découvriront et apprendront à connaître la magie des érables alors qu’ils exploreront le processus de fabrication du sirop d’érable du début à la fin. Ils pourront également comparer les méthodes de production des colons et les techniques modernes de production, ils pourront goûter une gâterie au sirop fait maison et faire de l’artisanat en érable.

Liens avec le programmeMatière : Science et technologie, études sociales

Domaine du programme : Changement et continuité, énergie et matière, communauté locale, traditions communautaires, les Premières Nations et les Européens, le Canada : passé et présent

Grandes idées : Les caractéristiques naturelles influencent l’utilisation des terres et répond aux besoins des peuples, les traditions que nous célébrons aujourd’hui ont été développées au fil des générations et l’interaction entre les gens.

Année K – 12





Durée 2 heures


Endroit Bradley Museum

Disponibilité Fin février/mars/avril

Droit 5,10$ par étudiant


Journée de jeux amusants Les élèves apprennent l’importance de l’imagination et de la coopération en jouant à des jeux traditionnels amusants des années 1800 et 1900. Le travail d’équipe sera la clé du succès lorsqu’ils apprendront le processus de barattage de la crème glacée faite maison et qu’ils s’amuseront avec des jouets faits maison.

Liens avec le programmeMatière : études sociales

Domaine du programme : Patrimoine et identité

Grandes idées : Les traditions du patrimoine que nous célébrons aujourd’hui ont été développées au fil des générations.

Année K – 12





Durée 2 heures


Endroit Maison historique Benares

Disponibilité Mai et juin

Droit 5,10$ par étudiant


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Early Settler AdventuresMembers of our staff will visit your classroom with interactive hands-on pioneer activities like butter making, old fashioned games and toys and a heritage craft.


Curriculum Strand: Heritage and Identity

Big Ideas: 19th century Canadian communities influence the way we live today. Social and economic factors they faced played a major part in their everyday live.

Grade K to 12

Morning Program


Afternoon Program


Duration 2 hours


Location Your School


Fee $150 plus HST (max. 45 students)

In Class Program

Grade(s) Program Title Subjects Site(s) French Program

1 and 3 Early Settler Experience

Social Studies

Benares Historic House

Your School (in class program)

2 and 4 Simple Machines

Science & Technology Bradley Museum

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History Benares Historic House

K - 12 Halloween at Benares

Social Studies


K - 12 Lest We Forget WWI

Social Studies; History; Geography


K – 12 Maple Sap to Syrup

Science & Technology; Social Studies

Bradley Museum

K – 12 Play Day Fun

Social Studies

Bradley Museum & Benares Historic House

K - 12 Settler Celebrations

Social Studies

Benares Historic House or Bradley Museum

K – 12 Winter Celebrations

Social Studies


Programs at a Glance

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Fall Winter HoursMonday – Wednesday, 9 am – 4 pmThursday, 9 am – 8 pmFriday, 9 am – 4 pmSaturday – Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm

Bradley Museum1620 Orr Road, Mississauga

Benares Historic House1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga

Leslie Log House4415 Mississauga Road, Mississauga

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