Science On Wheels
Science Outreach Service
The Musée du Fjord brings science to schools, community centres, and educational institutions in hosting workshops about the fjord, regional history, and science.
Upon arrival, our team is completely self-sufficient. We bring our own equipment and set up quickly and discreetly. Simply designate the location, and then watch in awe as our tent, microscopes, puppets, preserved specimens, and, most importantly, our marine life handling tank appear, bringing the fjord to life in your space!
All our presentations are customized to fit the available space.
Activities Offered
Starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and crabs are just a few examples of the live marine specimens that participants will be able to handle during this unique regional activity! Through a dynamic workshop led by our experienced mediators, your students will discover—in a hands-on way—the unique ecosystem that is the Saguenay Fjord.
Why is the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean flag green, yellow, red, and grey? What do these colours tell us about our region's history? In class or with your family, dive into a captivating adventure where each colour reveals a piece of the past! Through fascinating artifacts, immersive videos, and interactive discussions, you’ll become historians for a day and follow in the footsteps of the first inhabitants, loggers, farmers, and aluminum workers. Handle ancient objects, solve puzzles, and explore the roots of our beautiful region in this fun and educational activity that can’t be missed!
What do a cardboard car and a space rocket have in common? They’re both air pressure powered vehicles that can travel surprising distances! In this activity, we simulate an assembly line and participants must build the engine and body of their own air-powered car from scratch. Once the car is ready, it's time to get on your marks, get set, and...race!
Pricing
Activities
Rates are for 60 minutes for a group of approximately 30 participants. Depending on the composition of your groups, it’s possible to divide each hour of activities into two 30-minute sessions for 15 participants.
- One Activity - $250 plus taxes
- Two Activities - $475 plus taxes
- Three Activities -$675 plus taxes
- Four Activities - $750 plus taxes
Travel
Free up to 100 km, after which the cost is $0.60 per km traveled for the round trip.
Science On Wheels Partners
The
museum is grateful to the following partners for their essential contributions
to the educational mission of Science On Wheels.
Inquiries
For inquiries or reservations, please contact us using the form below. You will receive a response within 24 business hours.