Words (Core Vocabulary)
- visitor centre / brochure / map / city pass
- hours / last entry / closed days
- general admission / timed entry / capacity
- guided tour / audio guide / family tour
- exhibit / gallery / collection / special exhibition
- discount / student / senior / family rate
- coat check / locker / stroller access
- accessibility / elevator / ramp
- photography policy / no flash / tripod rules
- gift shop / café / re-entry
Phrases (Plan → book → enjoy)
Planning
- What are today’s hours and last entry time?
- Is timed entry required, and are walk-ups allowed?
Tickets & discounts
- Do you offer student/senior discounts or a family pass?
- Is the city pass valid here, and how do I redeem?
On site
- Where’s the coat check, and are lockers available?
- What’s the photography policy—is flash allowed?
Tours & extras
- When do guided tours start, and how long do they run?
- Is the audio guide included, or do I rent it?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- Visitor centre: Any free days this month, or late-night hours?
- Museum desk: Two adults, one child—family rate, please; stroller-friendly route?
- Gallery: We’d like the audio guide—English, two units.
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Access
- check hours/last entry
- book timed tickets
- redeem a city pass
- ask about re-entry
Facilities
- use coat check/lockers
- confirm accessibility
- follow photo rules
Programming
- join a guided tour
- rent an audio guide
- visit a special exhibition
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Many museums have discount evenings or free hours; lines form early—arrive a bit before.
- Coat checks are common in winter; small tips are optional where accepted.
- Staff appreciate quick, polite questions—they’re happy to help.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Hours: “What are your hours today and last entry?”
- Discounts: “Do you have a student/senior rate, or family pass?”
- Photos: “What’s the photography policy—flash/tripods allowed?”