Reserve your educational activities now!
The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity offers engaging and dynamic activities for students at all levels of education.
Our activities are in line with the Québec Education Program and are eligible for the Culture in the Schools program. School boards and private schools receive financial assistance in order to allow all students, from preschool to secondary school, to participate in two free cultural outings each year.
Yvonne l. Bombardier cultural centre
The Cultural Centre is located across the street from the Museum and also offers several school activities. See our programming
Information and reservations
The school activity schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information about school activities or to make a reservation, fill out our form or call 450-532-5300, ext. 94.
Preschool
On the road to innovation
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
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Duration : 1:30
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60 students
Through a circuit of challenges, discover the 3 challenges of innovation: observation, ideation and realization. Afterwards, try an unfinished vehicle structure and identify a problem that needs to be addressed. As a team, design an innovative prototype to solve this problem.
Pedal to the Metal
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
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Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
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20 to 30 students
At this highly interactive workshop, students design and manipulate a 4-wheeled vehicle designed at the Museum’s Fab Lab, while developing competencies adapted to their grade levels. Students validate their hypotheses by running road tests, using Bombardier ingenuity to become inventors-in-training.
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a place, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Elementary cycle 1
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
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Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
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20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
On the road to innovation
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
60 students
Through a circuit of challenges, discover the 3 challenges of innovation: observation, ideation and realization. Afterwards, try an unfinished vehicle structure and identify a problem that needs to be addressed. As a team, design an innovative prototype to solve this problem.
Pedal to the Metal
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
At this highly interactive workshop, students design and manipulate a 4-wheeled vehicle designed at the Museum’s Fab Lab, while developing competencies adapted to their grade levels. Students validate their hypotheses by running road tests, using Bombardier ingenuity to become inventors-in-training.
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a plane, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Elementary cycle 2
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
On the road to innovation
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
60 students
Through a circuit of challenges, discover the 3 challenges of innovation: observation, ideation and realization. Afterwards, try an unfinished vehicle structure and identify a problem that needs to be addressed. As a team, design an innovative prototype to solve this problem.
Pedal to the Metal
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
At this highly interactive workshop, students design and manipulate a 4-wheeled vehicle designed at the Museum’s Fab Lab, while developing competencies adapted to their grade levels. Students validate their hypotheses by running road tests, using Bombardier ingenuity to become inventors-in-training.
Pedal to the Metal
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
At this highly interactive workshop, students design and manipulate a 4-wheeled vehicle designed at the Museum’s Fab Lab, while developing competencies adapted to their grade levels. Students validate their hypotheses by running road tests, using Bombardier ingenuity to become inventors-in-training.
Scratch: Introduction to programming
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
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Duration : 1:30 | 1:00 | 1:00
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20 to 30 students
Delve into the world of programming with Scratch! We’ll guide your group through a number of short challenges, where they’ll learn the basics of programming and create their first computer game. Scratch is user-friendly, versatile and free, so students can continue to create in the classroom or at home!
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Elementary cycle 3
Do it yourself!
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : The duration will be determined in advance based on your project.
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16 students
Does your class have a project in mind? Do you want to invent or modify an object but don’t know where to start or don’t have the necessary tools? We offer support and supervision, as well as the space and resources you need to make your wildest ideas a reality. All this is made possible by the Fab Lab at the J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity.
Introduction to 3D printing
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to make 3D drawings on a computer and bring them to life using a 3D printer. No artistic talent required! All you need to do is make a sketch using Tinkercad software, which we’ll show you how to use. Learn how to create drawings that can be printed using plastic. We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Introduction to laser cutting
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
20 to 30 students
Our laser cutter can cut wood, plastic, leather, and more. All you need is a drawing created with Inkscape software. Learn how to create drawings that can be cut out. No artistic talent required! We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
On the road to innovation
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
60 students
Through a circuit of challenges, discover the 3 challenges of innovation: observation, ideation and realization. Afterwards, try an unfinished vehicle structure and identify a problem that needs to be addressed. As a team, design an innovative prototype to solve this problem.
Pedal to the Metal
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
At this highly interactive workshop, students design and manipulate a 4-wheeled vehicle designed at the Museum’s Fab Lab, while developing competencies adapted to their grade levels. Students validate their hypotheses by running road tests, using Bombardier ingenuity to become inventors-in-training.
Scratch: Introduction to programming
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Delve into the world of programming with Scratch! We’ll guide your group through a number of short challenges, where they’ll learn the basics of programming and create their first computer game. Scratch is user-friendly, versatile and free, so students can continue to create in the classroom or at home!
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a plane, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Secondary cycle 1
Do it yourself!
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : The duration will be determined in advance based on your project.
-
16 students
Does your class have a project in mind? Do you want to invent or modify an object but don’t know where to start or don’t have the necessary tools? We offer support and supervision, as well as the space and resources you need to make your wildest ideas a reality.
Escape game: Teens Creative Minds
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
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Duration : 45 min
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30 students
Play an escape game as you visit our temporary exhibition Teens: Creative Minds. Will 45 minutes be enough time for students trapped inside the brains at the exhibition to solve the puzzles? Take on this challenge of cooperation, reflection and ingenuity! Take this opportunity to learn more about the extra creative teenage brain.
Introduction to 3D printing
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to make 3D drawings on a computer and bring them to life using a 3D printer. No artistic talent required! All you need to do is make a sketch using Tinkercad software, which we’ll show you how to use. Learn how to create drawings that can be printed using plastic. We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Introduction to laser cutting
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
20 to 30 students
Our laser cutter can cut wood, plastic, leather, and more. All you need is a drawing created with Inkscape software. Learn how to create drawings that can be cut out. No artistic talent required! We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a place, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a plane, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Secondary cycle 2
BRP plant
- Throughout the school year
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Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
80 students
Take the guided tour of the BRP plant near the Museum and see how Ski Doo® snowmobiles (June to December) or Can-Am® Spyder® vehicles (December to June) are manufactured and assembled. You will also learn about the tradespeople who work at the plant.
Do it yourself!
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : The duration will be determined in advance based on your project.
-
16 students
Does your class have a project in mind? Do you want to invent or modify an object but don’t know where to start or don’t have the necessary tools? We offer support and supervision, as well as the space and resources you need to make your wildest ideas a reality.
Introduction to 3D printing
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to make 3D drawings on a computer and bring them to life using a 3D printer. No artistic talent required! All you need to do is make a sketch using Tinkercad software, which we’ll show you how to use. Learn how to create drawings that can be printed using plastic. We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Introduction to laser cutting
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
20 to 30 students
Our laser cutter can cut wood, plastic, leather, and more. All you need is a drawing created with Inkscape software. Learn how to create drawings that can be cut out. No artistic talent required! We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a plane, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Vocational training, college and university
BRP plant
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
80 students
Take the guided tour of the BRP plant near the Museum and see how Ski Doo® snowmobiles (June to December) or Can-Am® Spyder® vehicles (December to June) are manufactured and assembled. You will also learn about the tradespeople who work at the plant.
Do it yourself!
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : The duration will be determined in advance based on your project.
-
16 students
Does your class have a project in mind? Do you want to invent or modify an object but don’t know where to start or don’t have the necessary tools? We offer support and supervision, as well as the space and resources you need to make your wildest ideas a reality.
Introduction to 3D printing
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to make 3D drawings on a computer and bring them to life using a 3D printer. No artistic talent required! All you need to do is make a sketch using Tinkercad software, which we’ll show you how to use. Learn how to create drawings that can be printed using plastic. We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Introduction to laser cutting
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
20 to 30 students
Our laser cutter can cut wood, plastic, leather, and more. All you need is a drawing created with Inkscape software. Learn how to create drawings that can be cut out. No artistic talent required! We’ll guide you through the creation process, and send you your first creation by mail. Materials and postage fees included!
Tours of the exhibitions
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30
-
90 students
During your tour of the Museum, find out why Joseph-Armand Bombardier is a source of inspiration. Thanks to our interactive displays, star in a Ski Doo® commercial, fly a plane, design and test your concept vehicle at the Idea Studio and much more.
Preschool and elementary cycle 1
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
Secondary school cycle 1
Invent your gadget
- Throughout the school year
-
Location :
-
Duration : 1:30 | 1:00
-
20 to 30 students
Learn how to use littleBits modular electronics with your students, and create a machine inspired by the famous inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Why not have students build a module to pull pranks on their friends? The sky is (almost) the limit! This activity introduces students to logical thinking and programming, without using a screen!
Reserve your educational activities now!
The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity offers engaging and dynamic activities for students at all levels of education.
Our activities are in line with the Québec Education Program and are eligible for the Culture in the Schools program. School boards and private schools receive financial assistance in order to allow all students, from preschool to secondary school, to participate in two free cultural outings each year.
Yvonne l. Bombardier cultural centre
The Cultural Centre is located across the street from the Museum and also offers several school activities. See our programming
Information and reservations
The school activity schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information about school activities or to make a reservation, fill out our form or call 450-532-5300, ext. 94.