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Fun and educational activities connect children with their local community.

Junior Curators – Spring Break Camp

Work together with new friends and museum curators to create an exciting exhibit about Richmond. Choose artefacts, write labels and organize a display that tells a story about your community.

Ages:
9–12
When:
Monday – Friday, March 15–19, 2027, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Where:
History Lab, inside the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate
Cost:
$250

Register with Course ID 00573405

Registration opens Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

All participants are required to complete the Informed Consent and Permission Form

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Celebrate Diwali: Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our fun and festive Diwali Take-Home Activity Kit! Designed for children under 12, this kit is packed with colourful crafts and engaging activities, complete with all the materials and easy-to-follow instructions for hours of creative fun. Each kit has activites for two children!

Registration opens Fall 2026

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Celebrate Lunar New Year Take-Home Activity Kit

Ring in the Lunar New Year with a festive take-home activity kit designed for family fun and cultural exploration. Each kit includes craft materials for two children and offers a hands-on way to learn how this holiday is celebrated around the world. Suitable for ages 6–12, the kits are perfect for sparking creativity while honouring tradition.

Groups looking to book more than one kit per account, please contact us at museumed@richmond.ca

Registration opens Winter 2026

A handmade woven Cedar bracelet.

Cedar, Tree of Life: Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a family-friendly take-home activity kit. Learn all about the cedar tree and its significance for many First Peoples. Special access to video content created by Musqueam weaver Vivian Mearns Notaro will help you weave your own cedar bracelet with materials provided.

Registration opens Spring 2027

A digitally made picture of three young archeologists digging fossils, dinosaur bones and other artifacts.

Summer Programs

Dig into the past like a real archaeologist!

Discover hidden treasures, explore Richmond’s history, and enjoy crafts, games, and field trips throughout the week.

  • Duration: Mondays to Fridays
  • Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
  • Location: History Lab, inside the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate
  • Cost: $250

Age: 6-8 years old

  • Dinosaur Detectives
  • Pirates and Mermaids
  • Ancient Animals

Age: 8-10 years old

  • Dinosaurs and Fossils
  • Maritime Mysteries
  • Prehistoric Creatures

 

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