We provide a variety of engaging programs, tours and special events throughout the year for people of all ages that pertain to the museum's mandate, collection, as well as its exhibits for CK Museum, Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House.
Creative Day Camps
School Programs
History comes to life in inspiring and exciting ways at the CK Municipal Museums. Our engaging education programs are designed to support and enhance the lessons taught in your classroom. Let us help you plan your next field trip. Each program can be geared toward any age group.
See our new 2024-25 Education Brochure to book your class an amazing fun-filled day. Call 519.360.1998 or email ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
Kent Historical Society Lecture
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre
Marie Carter has been working diligently over the last several years on a book which is going to be published on February 3. She will be giving us an overview of that book, in the LIght of Dawn: The History and Legacy of a Black Canadian Community, hot off the press. She will also have copies of her book for sale.
Kids Club Programs
Let your imagination grow and join the Chatham-Kent Museum for fun-filled monthly programs in Imagination Station and Chatham-Kent Public Library. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can offer Kids Club programs at no charge.
Noon Years Countdown
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Ring in the Noon Year with the CK Museum! Spend a fabulously fun morning in the Imagination Station creating a festive New Years eve banner to decorate your home. Sponsored by Waste Connections of Chatham-Kent.
Register for Kids Club December 31 - Noon Years Countdown
Let It Snow
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee
Saturday, Janaury 18, 2028 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ridgetown Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee
Do you want to build a snowman? Of course you do! Join the CK Museum for a fun morning and make your very own snowman stuffy. Sponsored by the IODE, Captain Garnet Brackin.
Register for Kids Club January 11 - Let It Snow
Marvelous Monograms
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Blenheim Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee
Unleash your artistic side at this month's Kids Club and make a delightful, one-of-a-kind monogram creation. Sponsored by the Andersons, Inc.
Register for Kids Club March 8 - Marvelous MonogramsRegister for Kids Club March 18 - Marvelous Monograms
Marvelous Monograms (French)
Thursday, March 20, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Merlin Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee
Unleash your artistic side at this month's Kids Club and make a delightful, one-of-a-kind monogram creation. Sponsored by Waste Connections of Chatham-Kent.
Register for Kids Club March 20 - Marvelous Monograms
PA Day Camp
STEAM-y Snow
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
The wintertime is snow much fun! Spend a "cool" day with the CK Museum as we explore snow and ice through experiments, crafts, games, and more!
Register for STEAM-y Snow PA Day Camp
Gingerbread House Workshop
Candy Canes, Gumdrops and Icing, Oh My!
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $25
This December let your child's confectionary imagination run wild at our Gingerbread House Workshop. They'll have a blast planning, designing, and decorating their very own pre-built gingerbread house. Our Gingerbread House Workshop is the perfect treat to start to this holiday season!
Register for Gingerbread House Workshop
Creative Kids
Mornings in Santa's Workshop
Saturday, December 7 & 14, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Discovery Den, Ridge House Museum | Age: 6-12 | Free
Spend a fun-filled festive morning with Santa's Elves at the Ridge House Museum. Decorate your own Christmas cookie, create some holiday decorations, and visit one on one with Santa's Head Elf, so that they can pass on your requests to the jolly man himself. Then gather around to hear a classic tale and sing some festive songs. Sponsored by Salus Mutual.
Register for Creative Kids Dec 7 - Mornings in Santa's WorkshopRegister for Creative Kids Dec 14 - Mornings in Santa's Workshop
Festive Days at the Ridge
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Discovery Den, Ridge House Museum
This holiday season, drop by the Ridge House Museum to learn how Christmas was celebrated in the 19th century. String some popcorn, play some parlour games, and make a traditional holiday craft.
March Break Camp
Imagination Factory
March 10-14, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Fee: $190
Get your lab coat ready and prepare yourself for a steam-rific adventure. Let's unleash your inner scientist, engineer, and artist through epic hands-on experiments, daring demonstrations, and cosmic creations. It doesn't get better than a March Break Camp at the CK Museum.
Register for March Break Camp - Imagination Factory 