MAG Central
Lending Kits
Visitor Information
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed, except for MAGsparks on Mondays.
Holidays: Closed
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4525-47A Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada T4N 6Z6
MAG CENTRAL Artifact Lending kits
Object based learning artifact kits for schools! The themes support specific topics in the Alberta Curriculum, Grades 1-9.
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery’s MAG Central is an engaging resource for object-based learning. Many everyday items from the past such as household objects, toys, military equipment, fur trade items, Indigenous tools, and photographs all highlight our regional history, tell personal stories or share insights into day-to-day life long ago.
Five key reasons real objects are ideal learning tools for students in your classroom…
- Offers a sensory experience; and stimulates curiosity.
- Creates direct links to specific topics or subjects in the curriculum.
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Generates lively participation and discussion.
- Encourages students to learn more about things that are of interest to them.
Three key reasons historical artifacts are ideal reminiscent kits for seniors…
- Sparks memories of the past
- Stimulates curiosity
- Facilitates discussion and socialization
- Sharing knowledge and interests
Our MAG study collection is designed to allow teachers and students to explore the past through objects. We have developed 10 themes selected from our study collection that support specific topics in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum, Grades 1-9.
How to book a MAG CENTRAL KIT
Contact Lynn LeCorre [email protected] or call 587-797-4035. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure items are available.
Cost: Kits are $25 to rent and can be loaned out for a maximum of two weeks, and all loans require a refundable deposit of $50.00. Loan agreements will be signed at time of pick up and the deposit will be waived upon kit return.
Outreach Presentations
Outreach presentations are available at a cost of $60 per program. This includes a museum educator to accompany the kit and lead an inquiry-based learning opportunity
Kit Themes
- Discovering the Métis
- Fur Trade
- First Nations Camp/ hunting tools
- Inuit tools
- Military
- Pioneer Household/ work/ fun
- School House
- Red Deer People
- Red Deer Buildings/Landmarks
- North West Mounted Police
By bringing the museum to you, the MAG has created an outreach resource for schools and community organizations to enhance their programs, with ‘hands on history’.