Young Curators
Kids Summer Program, all ages
August 13, 2026, 10:30 – 12:00 PM
Explore behind the scenes at the Vancouver Island Military Museum and learn about what goes into the making of an exhibit, from selecting the artifacts on display to the design of an exhibition.
In this engaging, hands-on program you will learn how to safely handle museum objects, write an object label, and think about how we share our history.
This program is geared towards ages 8-15, but older kids are welcome. Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please register below!
If you have questions about the program, or need help with registration, please contact our Education & Public Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Wareing-Oksanen
Email: eppc@militarymuseum.ca, or
Phone: 250-753-3814
VIMM’s Youth Impact Program provides Volunteer opportunities for students from Nanaimo’s local Secondary School Districts, to meet their Grade 12 graduation requirements. This program promotes self-confidence, teaches essential life skills, offers employable working experience, and fosters an appreciation for Nanaimo’s heritage.
Volunteers are essential to the fabric of VIMM, and to the wider public by strengthening the museum’s community connection.
Currently, VIMM’s Volunteer opportunities are in Visitor Services. In Fall 2026, we will be expanding our Volunteer opportunities into additional museum spaces such as historical research, collections management, and curatorial mentorship.
If you are an educator or a student, who would like to learn more, contact our General Manager, Carina Nilsson at: