Museum visiting in Canada is thriving in numbers—but not yet in hearts. Drawing on the Alberta Museums Association’s landmark Trust and Value study, this piece asks why half of Canadians still stay away, and what true inclusion looks like. It’s a call to move beyond open doors toward spaces where every visitor feels seen, welcome, and essential.

By integrating BC Core Competencies, arts and heritage organizations can design educational programs that foster communication, critical thinking, social responsibility, and deeper student engagement with real-world issues.

Museum education and heritage interpretation transform visits into meaningful learning, fostering connection, curiosity, and critical thinking through inclusive, thoughtful experiences that resonate beyond the museum walls.

Educational program development in Canada builds inclusive, future-ready learning that connects communities, supports equity, and prepares learners for real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Lesson planning templates help arts and heritage educators design engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that connect students with local culture, critical thinking, and real-world learning.