The Discovery Zone within the galleries is a space where the whole family can explore, learn and be inspired. A place where together, you can direct your own experience of the exhibitions based on what interests you.

Our flexible self-led activities offer options to engage with the ideas in the exhibitions as well as arts and heritage in general.

Spend time creatively exploring free of charge hands on activities and available when the galleries are open. They are geared toward children 5 and up and their adult companions, as well as the young at heart if not in age! Toys, books and more are available for children of all ages to enjoy.

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‍Current Activities Include:

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WORD PLAY

Use letters and light to play with your words! Arrange them in a line, circle or maybe a spiral 🌀. Add coloured tile shapes to expand your design into a colourful creation! In connection with The Masculine Lived Experience exhibition.

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PAINT A POSTCARD

Take home a souvenir inspired by our Southern Alberta Grasslands ecosystem! Colour a postcard and then transform it into a watercolour painting using pencil crayons and an Aquabrush. In connection with the Forever Grasslands exhibition.

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‍DIGITAL PAINTING

Explore drawing and painting in the digital world! Use digital brushes, oil paint, chalk pastels and more to smudge, blend, erase and paint a digital canvas. 

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‍WEAVING CUBE

Create your own unique addition to the WEAVING CUBE! Use your creativity and curiosity to guide your weaving method and even try using both conventional and unconventional weaving materials.

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‍THE READING LIBRARY

The Reading Library hosts a curated collection of books for young readers to enjoy while spending time in the Discovery Zone. The collection encourages readers to explore art and community and was made possible by the Medicine Hat Library's generous support.

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GLASS FACTORY

Come and visit the Altaglass display in the museum! Then head to the Discovery Zone for a hands-on activity where you can explore the unique qualities of glass and design your own vase.  Learn about where colour in glass comes from and see if you can spot the piece of uranium glassware in the museum.

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LIGHT TABLE PLAY

Explore, design and play on the Discovery Zone light-table!
Build with shapes, layer colours, create patterns or build a sculpture - the possibilities are endless.

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