Social Story: Visiting the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Is this your first time at a heritage program?

Read about what you can expect when visiting the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre for the first time.

What’s Happening

I will be visiting Delta’s museum to learn more about my community.

Where

I will be visiting the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre located next to City Hall in Ladner. 

Easy access parking is in the roundabout, and I take the stairs or ramp to the main entrance.

Visitors arrive at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Who

I will be greeted by the museum staff when I arrive. 

They will show me an overview of the exhibits and what I can do.

Delta staff interacts with young Discovery Centre visitors.

Steps

  1. I will explore the exhibits and learn more about the history of North Delta, farming, fishing, and geology.
  2. I can watch a video in the theatre. 
  3. I can watch a water table demonstration. 
  4. I can use wands in the habitat theatre. 
  5. I can move sand to create landforms on the sand table. 
  6. I can make a digital quilt. 
  7. I can go on a scavenger hunt. 
  8. I will learn a lot.
Discovery Centre videos!

Sensory Expectations

I might hear a tractor or water lapping the exhibits. 

I can touch the sand which is smooth and gritty at the same time.

Sensory experience at the Discovery Centre

Safety Rules

  • I will not run or be loud in the museum. I will only eat and drink in designated areas. 
  • I will use gentle hands and wash my hands after playing in the exhibits. 
  • I will have fun.
Visitors are guided through an activity at the Discovery Centre.

Feelings & Coping

If I feel overwhelmed or need a rest, I can take a break in the post office and colour or just sit for a bit.

A visitor hangs out in a cardboard fort.

Closure

There was so much to discover about Delta at the museum. 

I can’t wait to come back and learn something new next time.

A visitor enjoys her time playing in the Discovery Centre Orchard!