Education Tours
Book an experiential field trip for your class.
Set in a working substation, the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre offers engaging, hands-on learning for students at any grade level.
Our School Programs
Curriculum-connected, hands-on experiences that bring the story of electricity to life. Programs are led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers in our unique museum, located in a working substation.
Grade 6 Science Program
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Two-hour guided tour and classroom presentation
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Supports Science Cluster 3: Electricity
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$7 per student
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No charge for attending teachers, support staff, and parent helpers.
Grade 9 Science Program
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Guided tour and classroom presentation (1.5 to 2 hours)
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Supports Senior 1 Science Cluster 3: The Nature of Electricity
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$7 per student
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No charge for attending teachers, support staff, and parent helpers.
All Grade Levels
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Tailored guided tours for other grades, homeschooled students, or daycares.
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Engaging, age-appropriate programs
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$7 per student
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No charge for attending teachers, support staff, and parent helpers.
Learning Outcomes
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How electricity is generated, transmitted, and used safely.
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Manitoba's electrical & hydroelectric history.
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Circuits, conductors, and electromagnetism.
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Renewable energy and a sustainable future.
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Careers in the electrical and energy sectors.
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Real history. Real science. A brighter future.
Plan Your Visit
Education tours are available by booking and may be arranged outside of regular gallery hours, giving students access to the entire museum during their visit.
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The Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre is located in a working substation in Winnipeg and offers free on-site parking.
Our galleries and entrance are fully accessible.
For Grade 6 visits, the tour includes a presentation from Manitoba Hydro, which takes up approximately half of the visit. For other grade levels, our educational tour guides will tailor the tour to the students’ age group and learning needs to the best of their availability.
Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like an educational tour guide for your visit.
Students are welcome to bring lunch. Picnic tables are available outside, and groups may also eat in the lower-level exhibit area when arranged in advance.
Chaperones are admitted free based on a 1:5 chaperone-to-student ratio.