K-12 Schools & Educators

School Tour Themes​​

• The Elements of Art (grades pre-K–3) – Recognize and discuss the visual language of art. ​
• Seeing Ourselves, Seeing Each Other (grades 3–12) – Explore the ways that people and cultures have represented themselves or others in art.  ​
• Art and the Object (grades 3–12) – Discover layers of meaning conveyed through pictured objects, found materials, and artistic mediums. ​
• Art & Society (grades 5–12) – Reflect on the power of art to communicate ideas and create social connections.  

Scheduling: School tours may be scheduled Wednesdays–Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.​

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Group Size: Maximum number of students is 48. Students will be divided into smaller groups before entering the galleries.​

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Chaperones: One chaperone is required for every 10–12 students. ​

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Support for K–12 Guided Tour Fees​

​Through the generosity of the Carver Family Education Program Endowment at the Palmer Museum of Art, guided school tours can be offered free of charge on a first come, first served basis. ​Plan early to take advantage of this funding before it runs out, even if you need to visit later in the school year. ​Once endowment support has been distributed, the museum’s website and tour request form will indicate that funding is no longer available until the next academic year.

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School tour request form below. At least three weeks advance notice is required. 

Upcoming Educator Programs:

K–12 Educator Open House: Saturday, October 12 | 1 to 5 p.m.

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Free of charge to active K –12 educators. Register in advance.

Join artist Holly Wilson and museum educators to explore the special exhibition MADE IN PA. Discover museum resources for K–12 educators, enjoy independent viewing and discussions in the galleries, and practice suggested lessons in the studio classroom.   

Generous support for this program provided by Art Bridges. 

Explore our Online Resources page to prepare for a museum visit or to bring the museum into your classroom. Browse collection-inspired lesson plans created by teachers, for teachers. Use virtual tours for student assignments or to supplement in-class activities and discussions. Spark students’ creativity with art-making tutorial videos, inspired by works of art in the Palmer’s collection.