For Teachers

Planning Your School Visit

Booking Programs

Programs are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. When possible, bookings can be made for the time and date that best suits your needs. Bookings are available for June 1 – September 30. To contact Clifton Museum Park and inquire about a booking, email Clifton.Shand@novascotia.ca .

Group size

Tours and programs can accommodate a maximum of two classes or 60 students. Please contact us if you would like to inquire about a larger group.

Cost

The Hands-On History program costs $3.50 per student (tax included), and the Museum Exploration program costs $3.00 per student (tax included). Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to “Clifton Museum Park.”

Chaperones

Teachers, educational assistants, and chaperones are admitted free of charge. We ask for at least one chaperone per ten students. Chaperones must stay with their assigned group of students for the duration of the program and are responsible for their safety and behaviour. More information on specific chaperone tasks is provided upon booking.

Lunch

There are picnic tables and plenty of room in the park for students to eat lunch outside. Students should not bring meals that require refrigeration or heating. We do not have an indoor eating area.

Washrooms

There are three gender-neutral, single-stall washrooms available in the museum.

Accessibility

As a historic house, we are not fully accessible. If you have students who require accommodations, please contact us to discuss how we can best support their visit.

Extending Your Visit

In addition to facilitated programs, Clifton Museum Park is also home to the Clifton Disc Golf Course. We would love for your group to stay and explore the rest of the park and disc golf course after your program. The Clifton Disc Golf Course is available at no extra charge.  If you require discs or coaches, please enquire when booking. 

What to expect

  • Prior to Visit
    • Confirmation of the school program, booking date and time, and any relevant pre-visit information will be emailed to educators.
  • On arrival
    • Museum staff will meet you upon arrival. Students will have a short break to disembark and stretch before the program begins.
    • Admission can be made at this time by cash, credit card, or cheque, payable to “Clifton Museum Park.”
  • Programs
    • The Hands-On History program is approximately two hours long. The Museum Exploration program is self-paced, but we recommend allocating 30-90 minutes.
    • We have a spacious park and a large selection of old-fashioned toys and games.  Educators can also bring games and equipment for students after their lunch break.
    • Some of our programming takes place outside, so we ask participants to dress accordingly.