Small Objects, Big Stories

Antique & Vintage Button & Art Exhibit (A Curriculum linked Experience)

Dawson Trail Museum, Richer, MB (Educational Museum Tours)

Dates: April 18 – May 3, 2026 Hours: Daily from 10 AM - 4 PM

The Dawson Trail Museum and myself a local Bilingual Métis artist and collector, are hosting a curriculum linked exhibition called “Small Objects, Big Stories”. This guided tour is not your regular museum tour; our curriculum linked program is designed to support existing curriculum outcomes; History, Social Studies and Art. It’s interactive, discussion based and tailored to the grade level; (Grade 4 to 12)

What makes this event unique is that students aren’t just viewing artifacts-they’re learning how to interpret material culture, analyse objects as historical evidence, and reflect on identity and storytelling through art.

Dates are limited and local schools will be first invited.

Students will:

Explore how everyday objects reflect history and identity
Examine antique and vintage artifacts as material culture
Discover mixed media art and storytelling techniques
Engage in a guided discussion and reflective response

Tour Includes:

60–75-minute guided exhibit experience
Age-adapted discussion
Student reflection worksheet & activity
Opportunity for Q&A with the artist

Cost: $100 per class + 1 button per student (up to 25 students)

*(any button will do), Teacher + required supervisory staff included

Limited dates available- early booking recommended