Posts Tagged ‘BC Artifacts Mobile Museum’
Jan 17
Booking Dates Filling Quickly!
I am excited to have started up the Mobile Museum presentations again! Feburary and March dates are 90% fully booked and I am currently reserving Tour dates into April, May, and June of 2023. Although dates are limited this year, their are several dates still available at this time. Please reach out to secure your preferred dates ASAP.
Here some of the 2022-23 BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tour information and pricing for your convenience:
School Tour Information: The Mobile Museum sets up in your school. (In most cases in the school library).
The Mobile Museum Tour consists of an extensive collection of authentic BC Pioneer, First Nations, Gold Rush and Fur Trade Artifacts that the students can view, touch and discuss during and after a very informative Power Point presentation. (7 standard size tables are needed for display and the use of school projector for Power Point presentation is also helpful)
There is generally plenty of interaction and questions with the audience during the presentation to keep them engaged.
Audience size: I have found it is best to keep the groups under 35* students per presentation. This provides the best presentation results and time for student questions and access to the artifact displays.
Presentation length: The individual presentations are generally 45-60min in length. 60 min per group is ideal.
The tours are suited for all ages of students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Setup time: of an 1 ½ hours is needed before the first presentation can take place. There is no cost for this I just need early access to the school presentation area.
Due to the number of materials used in my presentations and the set-up time necessary, I am unable to change rooms between presentations. If multiple dates are required, it is appreciated if displays can be left securely overnight.
I can no longer carry the materials up stairs so main floor access is needed or an elevator to access the presentation floor area.
All presentations taking place on a single day must be accommodated within one space. I appreciate your understanding.
What are the costs?
The following prices are for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Costs for travel outside the lower mainland will vary based on the expenses, travel time($0.50 per/km with the first 50km free), and any accommodation required.
2-hour small group single presentation session for 35 students or less is $300.00 + GST. This is allows time for only 1 presentation The ½ day morning session is $450.00 + GST. This allows for a maximum of 2 presentations The full day session is $600.00 + GST. This allows for 3 to a maximum of 4 presentations Costs for travel outside the lower mainland areas will vary based on the expenses, travel time, and accommodation required. Call or email for more detailed pricing and when we will be in your area.Highlights of the BC Artifacts Mobile Museum History Presentations include:
Extensive visually engaging displays Power Point Presentation First Nations Traditional Territories Tool Technology used by Indigenous First Nations in the Pacific Northwest Discussion of early Fur Trade exchanges with explorers and First Peoples exploring Trade, Bartering, Monetary Systems Authentic early Fur Trade, Pioneer, Gold Rush artifacts Authentic First Nation Indigenous artifacts and replicasThe Mobile Museum is suitable for all ages presenting to care homes for the elderly, people with special needs as well as local community special events. Please feel free to call or E-mail for more details or to have me present at your event or location.
Please try and reserve your schools tour date(s) early to ensure you get a suitable date. It is free to do so and spaces may fill up quickly.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Tony Hardie/BC History Presenter
“Honoured to be presenting the BC Mobile Museum on the Traditional Unseeded Territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Nlaka’pamux, Qayqayt, Secwepemc, Squamish, Semiahmoo, St’at’mic, Stó:lō, Tsawwassen, & Tsleil-Wauthuth Nations”
Sep 22
Great News! Booking now for late Fall, Winter & Spring 2022/2023
Booking now for late Fall, Winter & Spring 2022/2023
After the long Covid 19 Pandemic shut down and recovering from a recent back surgery, I am restarting the BC Artifacts Mobile Museum tours very soon!
Please email me about what possible dates you would like your presentations and get them reserved starting in November 2022.
So, what are the “BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tours” all about?
It is an authentic, engaging and very exciting program presented by Tony Hardie, descendant of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people, of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tour started traveling to BC public and private schools in 2014 throughout the lower mainland. Personalized learning designed to enrich your students’ BC Aboriginal Studies Program. I can accommodate most grade levels and have three main areas of BC History included in my displays and presentations.
They include First Nation Indigenous Artifacts as well as Gold Rush and Fur Trade era artifacts.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the entire half day of presentations is $450.00 + GST. This includes two 1hr Presentations.
Full Day presentations is $600.00 + GST. This included up to 4 1hr presentations.
A discount is available for multiple days of presenting at schools.
There is currently a fuel surcharge of $25.00 per day visited or $1.00 per km return trip. (Whichever is amount greater)
To create a highly successful visit, there are a few organizational items to consider:
-Each presentation is 45min to 1hr long.
-Limit of two presentations per half day booking. Full day Bookings have a maximum of 4 presentations.
-A morning session is 9am – 12pm. Full day is 9am-3pm.
-For schools, presentations will be divided into two parts. The first part will be an interactive talk and power Point presentation followed by the second part where students will view the displays and have the opportunity to ask more questions.
-For community groups the presentation will be a 45-minute interactive talk (PowerPoint images will also be available). Depending on the size of the group, Q&A and the opportunity to handle the artifacts will occur during the presentation or time will be reserved at the end.
-For best results, school groups should try and limit the number of participants per presentation to a normal class size (approx. 30 students.) This allows for maximum hands-on learning and time for all the questions. This can be doubled to a Maximum of 60 students if space is available and cost savings is needed.
-If your school chooses multiple presentations, we will need to set-up in one central location and have groups rotate in to see it.
-Set-up takes approx. 45 minutes before the first presentation.
-4 or 5 tables will need to be provided in the presentation area, for the artifact displays.
-A 5–10-minute break between presentations is ideal but is not mandatory.
Behavioral Expectations: In order to have a smooth presentation, we remind instructors that a certified teacher “MUST” be in the classroom during the entire presentation. Teachers will be asked to help monitor the kids during the second half of the presentation. BC Artifacts Educators defer to the classroom teacher’s classroom management and behavior codes.
Photo Policy: Photographs are encouraged during presentations; however, we request that our presentations (and stations) not be videotaped. If sharing our display images on social media, please be sure to use the Hashtags #mobilemuseum and or #bcartifactsmobilemuseum.
To Schedule a Mobile Museum Presentation:
Please select a potential date(s) for presentations and refer to notes above about timing. I will generally respond to you within 24 hours. For further questions you may contact myself Tony Hardie at (778) 386-3110 or by email at tours@bcartifacts.com
*I am”Bondable” with “BC Criminal Records Check” completed
Aug 26
2021 Mobile Museum Tour Booking Information
Hello everyone,
Tony here. I hope you have been able to keep safe during these crazy unprecedented times of the Covid-19 Pandemic. It seams so long since I have presented to the public and students of BC.
I personally have made the choice and have been fully vaccinated. In my opinion this is the right thing to do.
I was prepared to start presenting again this Fall of 2021 but I have unfortunately recently had to have a lower back surgery. This unfortunately means I will be unable to have any tours at this time and through the Fall of 2021 as I heal and recover. I am hoping to be fully recovered and continue to share the Mobile Museum Tours again in 2022.
Please feel free to reach out and book for the New year. I am optimistic and excited to get back to sharing history and engaging students more than ever.
Hope to see you soon,
Tony Hardie/The Mobile Museum Guy
Oct 18
What is the BC Artifacts Mobile Museum?
The Mobile Museum Tour consists of an extensive collection of authentic Pacific Northwest First Nations, Pioneer, Fur Trade, and Gold Rush artifacts the audience will view, touch and discuss during and after a very engaging and informative Power Point presentation by Tony Hardie descendant of early BC pioneers and the Secwépemc (Shuswap) people.
Highlights of the current presentation include:
Large extensive visually engaging displays Power Point Presentation, Hands-on area and Question Period BC Timeline with First Nations Mapping and Traditional Territories Tool Technology used by Indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest Discussion of early Fur Trade exchanges with explorers and First Nations exploring Trade, Bartering, Monetary Systems Authentic early Pioneer, Gold Rush and Railway worker artifacts Authentic First Nation Indigenous artifacts and replicas
The BC Artifacts Mobile Museum is an engaging presentation that complements the Social Studies curriculum for all ages and grades in British Columbia. Parts of the BC Ministry of Education Social Studies content discussed and presented during the BC Artifacts Mobile Museum visits may include some the following:
K – people, places, and events in the local community, and in local First Peoples communities. G1 – diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives within the local and other communities and key events and developments in the local community, and in local First Peoples communities G2 – diverse characteristics of communities and cultures in Canada and around the world, including at least one Canadian First Peoples community and culture and relationships between people and the environment in different communities G3 – cultural characteristics and ways of life of local First Peoples and global indigenous peoples, interconnections of cultural and technological innovations of global and local indigenous peoples and oral history, traditional stories, and artifacts as evidence about past First Peoples cultures G4 – early contact, trade, cooperation, and conflict between First Peoples and European peoples, the fur trade in pre-Confederation Canada and British Columbia and the impact of colonization on First Peoples societies in British Columbia and Canada G5 – past discriminatory government policies and actions, such as residential schools, and internments and First Peoples land ownership and use G6 – sustainable fishing & resource management, including effects on indigenous peoples G7 – technological developments and interactions and exchanges between past civilizations and cultures, including conflict, peace, trade, expansion, and migration G8 – social, political, and economic systems and structures, including those of at least one indigenous civilization, interactions and exchanges of resources, ideas, arts, culture between and among different civilizations and exploration, expansion, and colonization G9 – the continuing effects of imperialism and colonialism on indigenous peoples in BC and Canada G10 – discriminatory policies and injustices in BC and Canada at residential schools and conflicts and co-operation G11 – diversity of B.C. First Peoples territories and communities G12 – traditional territories of the B.C. First Nations and relationships with the land
Apr 02
2019 BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tours Available Now!
The BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tour is an authentic and engaging program presented by Tony Hardie, descendant of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people, of the Central Interior and pioneers of British Columbia.
The BC Artifacts Mobile Museum Tour travels to BC public and private schools, community events, and private parties throughout the lower mainland and other parts of British Columbia.
Three main areas of BC History are included in the displays and presentation, including First Nations, as well as Pioneer, Gold Rush, and Fur Trade era artifacts.
Great resource for all ages! Book your tour date(s) today!
For more information visit www.mobilemuseum.ca or you can contact myself, Tony Hardie by phone at (778) 386-3110 or by email to tours@mobilemuseum.ca
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Testimonials
“I thought it was an amazing presentation! My students were highly engaged and loved the hands-on artifacts. It was a very enjoyable experience.” Kenton Falls/Yale Secondary
Tony did a fantastic job of presenting to our students over two days. The kids were engaged and interested throughout. Tony arrived early to set up his displays in our Learning Commons. He was very professional and effective at communicating his love of local history and artifacts. When you see Tony speak, it is easy […]
Tony is a professional. Our youth loved the presentation, and the hands on experience handling the history of BC. Tony brings a teaching style that is both a pleasure to watch as well as engage in.
“Thank You so much for joining us at our Culture days event. Your exhibits and talk were fascinating- everyone was so engaged. All the best to you with the school year ahead. Hope to have you again next year…or sooner!! ” Thanks, Hannah Langley Centennial Museum | Arts, Culture & Community Initiatives
Tony brought his Mobile Museum to both of my schools and all the classes were so excited about his displays and his stories and could have spent even more than the 60 minutes scheduled for each group. Do not hesitate to book Tony into your school and book the second day rather than exceed his […]
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