We provide a variety of engaging programs, tours and special events throughout the year for people of all ages that pertain to the museum's mandate, collection, as well as its exhibits for CK Museum, Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House.
How to register:
- Phone: 519-360-1998
- Online: Arts + Culture Program Registration
- Email: ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
Register for Museum ProgramsA-Musing Creative Summer Camps
School Programs
History comes to life in inspiring and exciting ways at the CK Municipal Museums. Our engaging education programs are designed to support and enhance the lessons taught in your classroom. Let us help you plan your next field trip. Each program can be geared toward any age group.
See our new 2024-25 Education Brochure to book your class an amazing fun-filled day. Call 519.360.1998 or email ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
Kent Historical Society Lecture
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre
Archaeological and Cemetery Investigations – Shari Prowse is a Senior Policy Advisor with the Heritage Policy and Services Unit of the Inclusion and Heritage Division of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. Shari will discuss her position with the Ministry, especially as it impacts the heritage public.
Kids Club Programs
Let your imagination grow and join the Chatham-Kent Museum for fun-filled monthly programs in Imagination Station and Chatham-Kent Public Library. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can offer Kids Club programs at no charge.
Takwhihleew Orange Shirt Pins
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee
Spend the morning with the CK Museum and Come Together CK and learn to make Takwhihleew orange shirt pins. Sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union.
Register for Kids Club Sept 14 - Takwhihleew Orange Shirt Pins Register for Kids Club Nov 16 - Gnomember Fun
Noon Years Countdown
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Ring in the Noon Year with the CK Museum! Spend a fabulously fun morning in the Imagination Station creating a festive New Years eve banner to decorate your home. Sponsored by Waste Connections of Chatham-Kent.
Register for Kids Club Dec 31 - Noon Years Countdown
PA Day Camps
Let's Celebrate
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
Travel through the seasons to celebrate some of our favourite holidays and learn about some new ones. Get ready for loads of festive fun!
Register for Let's Celebrate PA Day Camp
Spooky Science
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
Double, double, toil and... bubble! Join in an incredibly fun day in our Eccentric Scientist's Lab! Make some jack-o-lantern slime and a bubbling witch's brew, and get your hands messy with some oobleck science!
Register for Spooky Science PA Day Camp
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
Explore all the ways you can get from one place to another with games, crafts, and experiments.
Register for Planes, Trains and Automobiles PA Day Camp
Gingerbread House Workshop
Candy Canes, Gumdrops and Icing, Oh My!
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $25
This December let your child's confectionary imagination run wild at our Gingerbread House Workshop. They'll have a blast planning, designing, and decorating their very own pre-built gingerbread house. Our Gingerbread House Workshop is the perfect treat to start to this holiday season!
Register for Gingerbread House Workshop
Creative Kids
Mornings in Santa's Workshop
Saturday, December 7 & 14, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Discovery Den, Ridge House Museum | Age: 6-12 | Free
Spend a fun-filled festive morning with Santa's Elves at the Ridge House Museum. Decorate your own Christmas cookie, create some holiday decorations, and visit one on one with Santa's Head Elf, so that they can pass on your requests to the jolly man himself. Then gather around to hear a classic tale and sing some festive songs. Sponsored by Salus Mutual.
Register for Creative Kids Dec 7 - Mornings in Santa's WorkshopRegister for Creative Kids Dec 14 - Mornings in Santa's Workshop
Festive Days at the Ridge
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Discovery Den, Ridge House Museum
This holiday season, drop by the Ridge House Museum to learn how Christmas was celebrated in the 19th century. String some popcorn, play some parlour games, and make a traditional holiday craft.
Escape the Milner House
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | 1 Hour Time Slots | Milner Heritage House | Cost: $35 per team
The year is 1906 and the Milner family is hosting a soiree at their home. A swell time is being had by you and all that are attending. But when you attempt to leave at midnight, you find that all doors and windows won't budge. One brave soul explores the foyer and finds a note that says you're doomed unless you can retrieve the key from the cryptex. One problem, you need to know the code to open it. Now it is up to you and your friends to save the partygoers and the Milner family. Guided only by your wit and working with your team, you must find clues, solve puzzles, and reveal the secret word to make it out before the clock runs out.
Register for Escape the Milner House
