Looking for a new and exciting way to connect kids with Parliament? Sign up for The Parliamentary Play and Tour for Schools, an interactive experience that includes a guided tour of the parliament buildings and a historical play on the grounds.
Teachers have two programs to choose from:
- My Place in Politics (recommended for Grade K-6)
This program whisks audiences back to 1947, where they meet suffragists, students, and Chocolate Bar strikers. The play explores how groups developed a plan of action to address issues like discrimination, inequality, and the fight for human rights. Then the group will enter the buildings for a guided tour focusing on participation and representation at the Parliament Buildings today. This program is designed to complement the Grade 5 and 6 social studies curriculum, but is fun for all ages.
- A House for Democracy (recommended for Grade 7-12)
This program explores how the Parliament Buildings have been shaped by Indigenous history, colonialism, nationalism, and the First World War. Audiences go on a journey through time with notorious architect Francis Rattenbury, then venture inside to discuss what the buildings mean to British Columbians today. This program is designed to complement the Grade 9 and 10 social studies curriculum, but is fun for all ages.
Dates: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Start Time: The program is offered twice per day, at 10:45 am and 12:45 pm (weekdays only).
Length: Approximately 80 minutes. This includes an outdoor theatrical play and a guided tour of the interior of the Parliament Buildings.
Group Size: Maximum of 35 students and 5 adults.
We normally ask for a minimum of 15 people. If you have a smaller or larger group, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Cost: Free
Meeting Location: Groups usually arrive at the Library stairs at the back of the Parliament Buildings (off of Superior Street). Please see map below. For Summer 2026, you will be notified of the meeting location closer to the day of your visit.
