Schools

Online Request Form

FAQS

For additional info about school visits contact groups@novaexhibition.com

  • Field trip reservations apply to groups of 10 or more students who attend an onsite, accredited academic institution at least three days a week, exceptions may apply. Contact us at  schools@novaexhibition.com

  • Yes please download the educator toolkit here.

  • The Nova Exhibition tour is designed for ages 12+ or high school age. If the school’s administrators and/or educators would like to broaden or narrow the scope, they are welcomed to do so at their own discretion.

  • We require a minimum of 10 students for a field trip. Exceptions may apply, so contact schools@novaexhibition.com for more information.

  • Expect to spend approximately 1 hour or more on a tour of the Nova Exhibition. There is no time allotted for lunch or other breaks during your tour.

  • Please see exhibit hours below. Groups can enter every 20 minutes.

    SATURDAY-THURSDAY:
    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    (Last entry at 7:40PM)

    FRIDAYS:
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    (Last entry at 4:40PM)

    Closed on Mondays except the first Monday (April 28th) & Victoria Day (May 19th)
    11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    (Last exhibition entry at 7:40 PM)

  • Yes, we do reserve a limited number of spaces for school groups who can only visit on the weekends.

  • Yes! Making a reservation in advance ensures a spot on the day of your visit. We ask that all schools fill out and submit the online form.

  • We recommend 1 chaperone per 10 students.

  • No outside food or beverages are permitted within the Nova Exhibition, so we recommend eating bag lunches.

  • We unfortunately do not have any storage facilities for school lunches! Lunches should be left on the bus, in the car, or securely zipped in backpacks. 

  • There is extensive security in and around the exhibition at all times. All visitors pass through a metal detector before beginning the tours. We request that the following items be left on the bus or in personal cars: backpacks, all electronic devices (MP3 players, CD players), cameras, pens and markers, all food, candy, beverages, chewing gum, sharp objects and mace.

  • Research shows students learn better and retain more long-term interest when allowed to self-select their exhibition experiences. Your school will be assigned a Nova Exhibition guide to be on hand, as students follow a self-guided experience. They will also be happy to answer all your questions!

  • For schools, group rates are available for students, teachers (including school administrative staff, teaching assistants, and one-to-one aides) and chaperones*. We require a minimum of one adult for every ten students.

  • Bus parking is available nearby

  • To cancel a visit, please contact schools@novaexhibition.com

VISIT THE NOVA EXHIBITION
APRIL 23 - JUNE 08

Toronto, Ontario
Midtown Area