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Book Your School

Bring in new perspectives.

Give your students an unforgettable experience beyond the classroom. Designed for all ages (K‑12), our school programs offer students the chance to engage with stories and participate in dialogue on different human rights themes.

A girl looks forward, resting her elbows on an interactive table with her hands raised to her cheeks. In front of her are several hands reaching towards and pointing to the table. Partially obscured.

Photo: CMHR, Ruth Bonneville

Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights school programs. Our guided programs are currently at capacity, and we are not accepting any new school group bookings until the end of August 2026. We encourage school groups to book a self‐guided visit, which remains available through our online booking portal.

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us at school.programs@humanrights.ca.

We look forward to welcoming you.

We invite you to visit our website for resources to support human rights education in your classroom, including our Be an Upstander program, the Witness Blanket resource, our resource page and our web stories.

We believe that education is a catalyst for change and that every student should have access to this transformative experience. Our programs are designed to inspire, inform, and engage learners of all ages, fostering a deeper understanding of human rights issues.

Join us in building a brighter future through education and exploration at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Self-guided Programs

Self‐guided programs are now available for booking.

Self‐guided programs allow students to explore the inspiring architecture of the Museum and engage with interactive exhibits while learning about human rights.

Book a self-guided program

Our Explore the Museum from home page is always available to support human rights education. Here you will find prerecorded tours, access to our web stories and other resources for your classroom.

How to book your school

  1. Review school programs and tours

    Before you make your request, take some time to explore our different programs and tours to see what’s the best fit for your classroom. Each program and tour deals with different age‐appropriate subject matter.

    Adult Supervision Requirements Learn about Programs and Tours

  2. Submit a Request

    After you’ve found a program or tour you’re interested in, you will need to complete the Education Program Booking Request form. Once your form has been submitted, we’ll contact you to acknowledge we’ve received your request. If you have questions or need help with the form, call us for virtual and onsite programs at 204–289-2253 or 204–289-2000.

  3. Confirm a Visit Date

    In your request form, you’ll list your ideal visit dates which we will review to see if we can accommodate. If your first choice isn’t available, we will see if we can accommodate your second and third choices. Once a date is set, you’ll receive an email confirming your registration, along with a School Booking Contract form.

  4. Sign the School Booking Contract form

    Once you’ve received the School Booking Contract form, please sign and return it to us at school.programs@humanrights.ca for virtual programs and onsite programs. You can also fax it at 204–289-2001. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until we have received this form.

  5. Prepare for Your Visit

    Now that your booking is confirmed, you’ll want to prepare for your visit. Approximately four weeks before your visit, we will send you an information package by email to help you get ready.

    School Visit Preparation

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Adult supervision

Teachers and adult student‐helpers play an important role in helping us ensure our school programs run smoothly. We will need your help to keep the group together, and to ensure that rules are being followed and behaviour is appropriate. Please also let us know in advance if there any special needs we can accommodate.

Please note the required adult‐to‐student ratios for a school visit:

  • K–6 groups: 1 adult for every 10 students (e.g. 36 students = 4 adults)
  • Grades 7–12 groups: 1 adult for every 15 students (e.g. 36 students = 3 adults)

Payment options

Payment for the contracted number of visitors or negotiated changes up to five (5) business days prior to the tour will be due prior to the start of the tour: $5/person for onsite programs and $125/group for virtual programs. Payment must be completed in one single transaction. For other payment arrangements or questions, please contact school.programs@humanrights.ca.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your group reservation and would like to avoid the cancellation fee (100% of the cost of the tour), you must provide written notice at least five (5) business days prior to your scheduled booking. Please provide your cancellation notice to school.programs@humanrights.ca. In case of inclement weather, this policy does not apply.

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