Silver Darts

The Hangar Flight Museum

Let us join you in your facility to share the riveting tale of Calgary’s aerospace heritage!

Quick Facts

Format

In-person Outreach

Cost

$200 for up to 30 participants with an extra $5 per additional participant.

Grades

Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 4, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 12, Grade 11

Length

Half day (2–4 hours)

Group Size

5–30 students

Language

English

Time of Year

Fall (Sep–Dec), Winter (Jan–Mar), Spring (Apr–Jun), Summer (Jul–Aug), Year-round

Setting

Indoor

About This Program

We are bringing our museum experience on the road! Our travelling presentations include the opportunity to handle authentic museum artifacts and hear the stories of the people who have made aerospace technology what it is today. This educational program is geared towards those who face barriers in coming to the museum, such as those who cannot travel due to mobility difficulties.

We currently offer three exciting themes for our Silver Darts travelling exhibits: Our World War II – The Lancaster exhibit honours the brave men and women who flew and maintained one of the most celebrated planes of the time, the Avro Lancaster. This program can be tailored to focus on the empowering contributions of Canadian women to the war effort. The History of Commercial Aviation – Memories of Flight exhibit explores the inception and development of the aviation industry, focusing on the middle of the 20th century. With a diverse collection of artifacts, this exhibit brings the experience of flying in the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond to life . Our Early Bush Planes and Pilots – A New Frontier exhibit asks participants to imagine the harsh conditions, uncertain terrain, and extreme loneliness that defined the lives of the first bush pilots. It also delves into the surprising role that bush aviation played in the development of navigation technologies and postal service across Canada.

What to Expect

Outreach sessions include a 2-hour presentation at your facility with an opportunity to handle authentic museum artifacts.

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connected

Subjects

Science

Social Studies

Topics

Historical & Cultural

STEM

Museum / Gallery

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

We come to you! This program is accessible, based on the accessibility of your facility.

Neurodiverse Accommodations

This program does include hands-on time with delicate and fragile artifacts, but let us know ahead of time what we can do to best provide a great opportunity for all students.