Philadelphia Museum of Art - Education : Schools

School Group Lesson

Each year, approximately 75,000 students participate in Philadelphia Museum of Art programs meant to enliven their understanding of and responses to works of art. The goal of the Museum is to guide students toward a deeper and richer interpretation of the visual arts, by fostering their critical thinking and viewing skills, and by helping them to see how works of art relate to both their school curriculum and their life experiences.

Homeschool Program

Make the Museum a part of your homeschool studies. Homeschool Museum Classes are designed to serve small homeschool co-op groups or individual homeschool families.

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Distance Learning Programs

Before, after, or even instead of a Museum tour, visit us from your classroom! These videoconferencing programs provide meaningful, interactive learning experiences, connecting the visual arts with all areas of classroom curricula. Videoconferencing lessons are a great way to bring the Museum's collections and special exhibitions into your classroom--as a stand-alone lesson or in conjunction with a Museum visit.

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Park House Programs

The Philadelphia Museum of Art currently administers two colonial houses, Cedar Grove and Mount Pleasant. Two new programs taking place at these extraordinary homes provide students with a first-hand glimpse of life in the 18th century.

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Arranging Your School Visit

Registration begins in September of each year. Register early as programs fill quickly; a minimum minimum of two weeks notice is required when making your appointment. Appointments may be made by phone at (215) 684-7333 Tuesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–4:30 p.m.
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Preschool Program: Museum Looks and Picture Books

This program is especially for preschool groups with students ages 3–5. The program introduces the Museum and art concepts to young children through developmentally appropriate activities.

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Collection Tours for Grades K–3

These tours are intended for younger students, and are designed to encourage the examination of objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, worksheets, and small group work.

K–3 Collection Tours >>

Collection Tours for Grades 4–12

Museum tours are designed as interactive lessons that encourage students to examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, worksheets, and small group work.

4–12 Collection Tours >>

School Tours of Exhibitions

School tours of select exhibitions at the Museum allow students a unique opportunity to experience works of art only on view for a limited time.

Tours of Exhibitions >>

For more information, please contact Education: School & Teacher Programs by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .