Tours and Public Programs

Tours of the Museum

The Secrets of Radar Museum welcomes group tours. For groups of 10 or more, please book your tour in advance. The museum is currently open to the public from Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. If you would like to arrange a tour at another time, please contact us at 519-691-5922.

Education Programs

We welcome school groups to the Museum from Tuesday to Friday. Our curriculum-based programs are suitable for Grades 6 to 12, and are applicable to most history, science, and technology courses.
All programs can be adapted to fit the needs of your class and include pre- and post-visit classroom materials.

Off-site talks for community groups and school classes are also available. Please call 519-691-5922 or email info@secretsofrader.com for more information.

Share the Secret: Radar Then & Now
Grades 6 to 8
Can you keep a secret? Nearly 6000 Canadian men and women who worked on radar during World War II kept their secrets for 50 years! Learn about the history of radar and the role Canada played in its development. Technology and history unite during this program through hands-on projects, displays, and activities, as we learn about how a technology that helped to win the Battle of Britain still affects us every day.
Cost: $2.00 per student

Break the Silence: Radar During WWII
Grades 9 to 12
This program is designed to introduce students to the important role that Canada played in the development and operation of radar during WWII. Participate and share in the incredible story of our Canadian veterans through hands-on and interactive exhibits and activities, and learn how the significance of this wartime technology remains important in contemporary Canadian society. This program can be adapted to fit various grade levels and course content.
Cost: $2.00 per student

Coming Soon: Try your hand at our new, interactive radar filter room plotting table!