Plan a K-12 Tour

Why Take a K-12 Group Tour?

Facilitated learning experiences with works of art create an appreciation of diverse cultures, ideas, and human experiences. Students learn about creative processes, techniques, and materials. The study of works of art promotes the development of creative and critical thinking skills that are important to success in life as well as in school: inquiry, analysis, and interpretation in addition to flexibility, imagination, observation, communication, empathy, and reflection.

Pre-Visit Checklist

Teachers, students, and chaperones are welcome to explore UMMA’s collection in self-guided, teacher-led small groups. We believe that spending 45 minutes – 1 hour exploring a few works of art in depth can be more rewarding than quickly surveying many works. We ask that teachers and chaperones remain with students throughout their time in the museum, engaging with them in looking at and discussing the art. Please visit the K-12 Resources page for gallery brochures and resources to help ensure a successful learning experience for students.

Through facilitated conversation, our goal is to bring UMMA’s mission to life: to enrich understanding, to foster joy, and to build a more just future. Discussion will focus on artistic process and materials as well as connecting art to personal and contemporary experiences. We aim to uplift students’ and artists’ voices. Students will engage with approximately 4 works of art related to a theme (below). Objects will be selected from a variety of exhibitions.