Educational Programs

What kinds of educational programs and resources does the Museum offer?
The Museum offers programs for audiences ranging from children to adults to advanced scholars. For a comprehensive overview of all educational programs and services offered at the Museum's Main Building and at The Cloisters, see Events & Programs and Educational Resources.

How do I bring my school group to the Museum?
Appointments are required for all groups visiting the Museum. See School Groups to submit a tour request form.

What programs does the Museum offer for children?
See Family Programs and consult the calendar for a listing of upcoming children's programs at the Museum's Main Building and at The Cloisters. Also, see Children's Art Classes for Members and the calendar for class descriptions and fees.

Does the Museum offer programs for middle school students?
Yes. See Programs for Middle and High School Students for a variety of free after-school and weekend programs. The calendar lists all student programs by date.

Does the Museum offer programs for high school students?
Yes. Find yourself at the Met! See Museum Classes for High School Students for a variety of free after-school and weekend programs. The calendar lists all student programs by date.

Does the Museum offer internship programs for high school students?
Yes. The Museum offers paid and unpaid internships for New York City high school students. For further information see high school internships.

Does the Museum offer internship programs for college and graduate students?
Yes. The Museum offers both paid and unpaid internships for college, graduate, and postgraduate candidates. For further information, see Internships and the Fellowship Program.

Does the Museum offer programs for visitors with disabilities?
Yes. See further information about Programs for Visitors with Disabilities.

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Scholarly Programs

Does the Museum offer any special programs or resources designed for scholars?
Yes. To find out about upcoming scholarly programs at the Museum, see Lectures or consult the calendar for specific dates and times. Fellowship Programs offer graduate students and senior scholars the opportunity to undertake study and research related to their work. The Museum also publishes an annual Metropolitan Museum Journal, which serves as a forum for the latest scholarly findings at the Museum, with contributions by curatorial and conservation staff as well as outside scholars. The most recent volume is available for purchase in the Met Store.

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Resources

What programs and resources are available for teachers?
For an overview of the resources available for teachers, see Teacher Resources. For an overview of programs for teachers, see Teacher Programs. Consult the calendar for a list of teacher programs organized by date. The Explore & Learn section of the Museum's website also contains a wealth of information suitable for the classroom.

Is it possible for a Museum staff member to visit my organization?
Yes. For further information, see Community and Workplace Programs, Teacher Programs, and Meet the Met: The Offsite Program for Families and Young People.

Can I rent or purchase images of artworks from the collection?
Yes. For further information, see The Image Library.

Is there a library or study center open to the public at the Metropolitan?
Yes. The Nolen Library in The Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education is open to public and welcomes readers of all ages. See Libraries and Study Centers for a list of all Museum libraries. Please note that the Museum's libraries are all noncirculating. For an overview of reference and research resources, see Online Resources.

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www.metmuseum.org

Educational Resources

What kinds of educational resources are available on www.metmuseum.org?
This website's educational resources include:

i) The Collection Database, which includes images and information about thousands of objects from the Museum’s permanent collection. The Collection Database is part of Works of Art, which also includes special sections devoted to Recent Acquisitions; Director's Choices; the Provenance Research Project; a Timeline of Art History; and Special Exhibitions.

ii) Explore & Learn, which includes an array of educational features designed for children, teachers, and general audiences that focus on individual artists, works of art, and themes and cultures.

iii) Timeline of Art History, which explores millennia of art history using objects from the Met's collection.

iv) Special Exhibitions, which features hundreds of images and information about the content of current, upcoming, and past exhibitions.

v) Watsonline, a catalogue of the holdings of the Museum's various libraries.

vi) The Lita Annenberg Hazen and Joseph H. Hazen Center for Electronic Information Resources, which provides links to hundreds of other sites that contain scholarly, art-related content.

Are there any special online educational resources for children?
Yes. Just for Fun in the Explore & Learn section of the website contains many activities designed for children.

Are there any features of the website designed to assist scholars in their research?
Yes. These include Watsonline, an online catalogue of the holdings of the Museum's various libraries, and the Lita Annenberg Hazen and Joseph H. Hazen Center for Electronic Information Resources, which provides links to hundreds of other sites that contain scholarly, art-related content. The Collection Database, which reproduces and discusses thousands of works of art in the collection, also includes signature and provenance information. The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, georaphical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated especially by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

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Teacher Resources

Are there any special online resources designed for teachers?
Yes. Publications for Educators within the Explore & Learn section of this website contains a wealth of information suitable for the classroom. The Timeline of Art History is also a valuable reference and research tool for anyone studying art history and related subjects.

How can I keep informed of new educational programs and services at the Metropolitan?
You can register in My Met Museum and subscribe to the Met's free Education Newsletter, which will give you regular updates on educational developments both online and at the Museum. Once registered, you may also use My Met Calendar to receive calendar reminders about events that interest you.

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Travel Programs

Does the Museum organize international trips?
Yes. The Museum organizes a number of international trips each year. For more information, including itineraries and schedules, please see Travel Programs.

Do you have to be a Member of the Metropolitan to take part in the Museum's travel programs?
No. The travel programs are a component of the Museum's broad range of educational programming and are offered to the public. For more information, please see Travel Programs.

Who leads the Museum's travel programs?
The Metropolitan's curators and lecturers provide their expertise as well as special viewing arrangements for each trip. For more information, please see Travel Programs.

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