For Educators

Foster your students' learning and your own in workshops and events and with online, print, and other resources.

School Group Visits
Bring your students to the Museum! Request a guided tour or self-guided visit using the online request forms.

K–12 Educator Programs
Engage curriculum topics and skills through experiences with works of art. Learn more about print and online resources for K–12 educators and develop a lesson plan tailored to the unique needs of your students. Search for upcoming K–12 educator programs.

Teacher Resource Center
Visit Nolen Library's Teacher Resource Center to find a range of materials for teachers, curriculum designers, and art-resource specialists. See also Educational Resources on the Thomas J. Watson Library website.

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Resources for K–12 Educators

Foster your students' learning about art. Use lesson plans, pre-visit guides, and publications for educators to integrate works of art in your curriculum.

Search for lesson plans that integrate learning about works of art in your classroom and pre-visit guides to selected collections that help prepare for a self-guided visit with your students.

Introduce your students to the richness and diversity of works of art in selected collections of the Museum. These comprehensive and fully illustrated guides provide useful background information and ideas for engaging students.

Timeline

Search this chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world.