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 Camps
Education 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 2024-25 Education Brochure to book your class an amazing fun-filled day. Call 519.360.1998 or email ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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.
Beautiful Butterflies
Were you in awe of the butterflies at the museum this summer? Bring the majesty of the butterflies home with you when you join us for September Kids Club to make a beautiful butterfly mobile.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Dresden Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)
Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | French Language Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee
Sponsored by the Andersons Inc.
Register for Kids Club September 27
It's a Pumpkin Party
It's pumpkin season! Join us this October for a fun-filled morning creating your very own pumpkin string art masterpiece.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Low German Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee
Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent
Register for Kids Club October 11 Register for Kids Club October 25
Rainbow Wonderland
This November, step into a world of colour and get creative at our Kids Club. Join us for a colourful morning creating your very own kaleidoscope to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit CK in Full Colour!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Tilbury Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)
Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Sensory Friendly Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee
Sponsored by Karen Ewald Wealth Management | RBC Dominion Sercurities Inc.
Register for Kids Club November 8
Register for Kids Club November 15
Noon Years Eve
Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026! Get the party started early and ring in the Noon Year in the Imagination Station by making noise makers and party poppers!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee
Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent.
Register for Kids Club December 31
PA Day Camps
Mystical Realms and Majestic Creatures
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
Join us for an enchanting day as we enter a world where imagination knows no bounds. From mischievous fairies and majestic unicorns to fire breathing dragons, mythical creatures will come to life through epic adventures, fantastical crafts, and wonderful storytelling.
Register for PA Day Camp - September 19Eerie Extravaganza
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
What better month than October to explore all things spooky and creepy! This PA Day Camp will get you into the Halloween spirit with spooky science, creepy crafts, and ghoulish games.
Register for PA Day Camp - October 10
Colour Craze
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
Jump into the vibrant world of colours through fun STEAM Activities. This PA Day Camp is packed with gooey, slimy, colourful fun as you dive into creative art projects and wild activities.
Registet for PA Day Camp - November 21
Escape Rooms
Escape the Museum Wednesdays
September 17, October 1, 15, 29, November 12, 26, December 10 | CK Museum
45-minute Time Slots | Wednesdays 6:30 pm and 7:15 pm
Cost: $35.00 per team (up to 6 members)
Do you have what it takes to escape? Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, decipher secret codes, and unlock clues to work as a team to ESCAPE THE MUSEUM in under 40 minutes.
Register for Escape the Museum Wednesdays
Escape the Milner House - Twas a Night at the Milners
December 5, 6, 7, 2025 | Milner Heritage House
45-minute Time Slots | Friday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 per team (up to 6 members)
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, all the people were stirring... because... they were locked in the house. The Milners' holiday soiree is off to a not so jolly start, with their guests trapped inside their beautifully decorated home. Set amongst a tradional Edwardian Christmas, do you have what it takes to crack the ciphers, discover the clues, and solve the puzzles all in time to save the holidays for your and your party?
Register for Escape the Milner House - Twas a Night at the Milners