Silver Islet (1870-1890)
Grade 4 to Grade 12
Social Studies, History, Science and Technology
Silver Islet, at one time the world’s richest silver mine, has quite a past. Students will uncover the legend of the mine, the way of life during that period, and the actual operations. It’s a fascinating story. Pair this program with the Silver Islet Education Kit, available at your board’s Resource Centre.
Shipwreck (1870-1915)
Grade 4 to Grade 12
Social Studies, History, Science and Technology
Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is also a graveyard for thousands of marine vessels. We will focus on the fates of the Algoma, America and Gunilda; ships that all went down in the area. Dive into this program and discover the importance of these underwater “museums”.
Scavenger Hunt
Grade 4 to Grade 12
Interested in bringing your students for a shorter or less-structured program? Familiarize yourself with the Thunder Bay Museum with a general guided tour…then you’re off in teams for a hunt that will send you through three floors of galleries.
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