Education Programs

Join our Museum Educators for one of our unique Education Programs!

Fanshawe Pioneer Village offers various types of Education Programs including:

• Onsite Education Programs

• Special Education Events

• Digital Education Programs

Learn more about each of our programs by scrolling through the lists below.
Click on each individual program for descriptions, grades, costs, capacities, booking details, and specific dates they are available.
All bookings are on a first come basis. Programs are not booked until confirmation emails are sent.

Ready to Book?
Request a Program through our online form or reach out to our Education Coordinator. We are happy to answer any questions you have about programs or the planning process.

PLEASE NOTE:
2025/2026 Bookings will start on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Contact: Education Coordinator
education@fanshawepioneervillage.ca
519-457-1296 x 817

If you are looking for an activity program for children’s camp, special interests group, or community organization
please check out our Let’s Have Fun with History Summer Group Program.

 Onsite Education Programs

Looking for an in-person experience at Fanshawe Pioneer Village? 
We offer various interactive education programs that allow students to experience the Heritage Village.

General Information:

• All Education Program must be pre-booked. Bookings are on a first come basis.

• All programs require a minimum of 15 students to book. (Groups of less then 15 students may be considered based on staff availability.)

  • We do require at least 2 chaperones per class and recommend a 1:6 chaperone to student ratio. Students must be chaperoned at all times.

• We are an outdoor museum. Our programs take place outdoors and in a variety of heritage buildings that do not have air conditioning or modern heating. Please ensure participants dress for the weather.

  • Appropriate footwear is important at the Village.

  • During cold weather programs, woodstoves/fireplaces are used for heating, which can be smoky.

• Lunch: Please check individual program descriptions for details on lunches. Lunch space is only available at select times of the year.

  • Our lunch area is a shared space with other program participants.

  • Remember to bring your own pre-packed lunch. (We do NOT have a place to purchase food onsite.)

  • Lunch space is not available for our Christmas Program

• Visiting the Gift Shop: Denfield General Store acts as the museum’s gift shop. Gift Shop visits must be pre-scheduled at booking.

  • If you wish to visit the store, please ensure your transportation is able to accommodate a later departure. The store is not part of our scheduled program times. It usually takes approximately 30 minutes per 25 people to go through the store.

• Do you have participants who require accommodations? Let us know at booking and we will work with you to ensure a great experience!

• Are you a Homeschool Group? All our programs are available for homeschool groups as well. Contact us for more details.

• Please remember if anyone in your group is not feeling well or is potentially contagious please have them stay home. We want to ensure the well-being of all our participants, visitors, volunteers, and staff.

• Cancellation Note: Groups cancelling less than 2 weeks in advance will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee unless they rebook. Our programs run rain, snow or shine- unless weather becomes extreme or busses are cancelled.

Onsite Program Options:

Click on each individual program for specific booking details, capacities, costs and descriptions.

 Special Education Events

Join us for one of our unique partnership events!
The museum partners with local organizations to offer Special Education Events and unique programs annually.

General Information:

• All Education Events require pre-registration. Limited space is available. Bookings are on a first come basis.

  • Due to demand, an accurate number of students is required at booking.

  • Contact our Education Coordinator directly at: education@fanshawepioneervillage.ca or 519-457-1296 ext. 817 to register.

  • Please note: The Museum School London program is administered by the London Heritage Council. Please see program description for contact information.

• We are an outdoor museum. Our programs take place outdoors and in a variety of heritage buildings that do not have air conditioning or modern heat. Please ensure participants dress for the weather. Appropriate footwear is important at the Village.

  • Programming goes rain or shine, unless weather becomes extreme or busses are cancelled.

• Lunch: All our Education Events include short lunch breaks. Remember to bring your own pre-packed lunch. (We do NOT have a place to purchase food onsite.)

• Please remember if anyone in your group is not feeling well or is potentially contagious please have them stay home. We want to ensure the well-being of all our participants, visitors, volunteers, and staff.

• Note: Groups cancelling less than 2 weeks in advance will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee. Our programs run rain, snow or shine- unless weather becomes extreme or busses are cancelled.

Education Events:

Click on each individual program for specific booking details, capacities, costs and descriptions.

 Digital Education Programs

Fanshawe Pioneer Village offers Digital options for in-class and remote learners.

Choose one of our LIVE Digital Lessons presented by our museum educators or book our Google Slides Resource to use with your class.

• Please see each program for specific details on cost, availability, and descriptions.

• Our digital programs are designed to be adjustable to various grades.

Digital Program Options: