{"id":102,"date":"2011-04-26T02:50:02","date_gmt":"2011-04-26T02:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2024-02-06T14:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T20:36:01","slug":"self-guided-explorations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/parents-educators\/self-guided-explorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Guided Explorations"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:40px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:24px;padding-bottom:100px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id102_6d1352-8a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column102_76cb6c-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Through Exploration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Children&#8217;s Museum offers Self-Guided Explorations for those who prefer unstructured learning opportunities. We believe that there is great value in learning through investigation and discovery. Our permanent galleries foster imagination, encourage creativity, and develop critical thinking skills through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All Self-Guided Explorations must be booked in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:45px;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #772585;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column102_11951b-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #772585;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column102_11951b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #772585;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column102_11951b-70\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">start planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-Guided Explorations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis all year round. Please book early for the best availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">$4.50 per student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>(Applies to advance school group or day care bookings with 10 or more children) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/phone.svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/phone.svg\" alt=\"phone\" class=\"wp-image-22116\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:35px;height:35px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><a href=\"tel:204.924.4005\">204.924.4005<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/email.svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"33\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/email.svg\" alt=\"email\" class=\"wp-image-22115\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:35px;height:35px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><a href=\"mailto:schools@childrensmuseum.com\">email us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/parents-educators\/school-resources\/book-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:125px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id102_e74244-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">additional information<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Recommended Visit Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The recommended visit time is 120 minutes. This includes time for a group orientation and exploration time in the museum\u2019s galleries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-Guided Exploration Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All Self-Guided Exploration are based on availability and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preschool and Kindergarten Self-Guided Explorations are available Monday to Friday from September to June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grades 1 to 5 Self-Guided Explorations are available Tuesday to Friday from September to April and Monday to Friday during the months of May and June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-Guided Explorations are also available in July &amp; August. Please call 204.924.4005 to inquire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childrensmuseum.com\/free2play-access-program\/\">Free2Play Access Program<\/a>&nbsp;bookings are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact our Sales &amp; Bookings Coordinator at 204.924.4005.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult to Student Ratio Requirement<\/strong><br>Please bring the appropriate number of adult supervisors for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Preschool and Kindergarten \u2022 1 adult for every 5 children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grades 1 through 5 \u2022 1 adult for every 7 children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to provide the required adult supervision on arrival may result in non-admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payments, Cancellations, and Refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Refunds are not available for parts of Self-Guided Explorations missed due to late arrivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment should be made upon arrival at the Admissions Desk before your program begins or will be invoiced if requested at time of booking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheques should be made payable to the Children\u2019s Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seven (7) days notice by email at <a href=\"mailto:schools@childrensmuseum.com\">schools@childrensmuseum.com<\/a> or by phone at 204.924.4005 is required for the cancellation of any Children\u2019s Museum school program or self-guided exploration booking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please be advised that any cancellations made within seven (7) days of your visit date will be charged full price according to information provided at time of booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Children\u2019s Museum requires a minimum booking of 10 children to qualify for Self-Guided Exploration rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only Self-Guided Explorations booked in advance qualify for Self-Guided Exploration rates. 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