Learn & Teach
Connect with the museum's diverse collections and exhibitions through a variety of programs and resources. Learners of all ages will enjoy lively opportunities to experience art, connect with others, and develop creative skills.
Faculty
Learn about:
- Class visits
- Object Study sessions
- Curriculum connections
- Collection resources
- Collaborative exhibition opportunities
Info for Faculty
K–12 School & Educators
Explore information about:
- School tours
- Educator resources
- Professional development opportunities
Info for K-12 Schools
University Students
Find information about museum-based career development and recreational art programs, including:
- Art After Hours
- Internships
- Student volunteer opportunities
Info for University Students
Community
Explore the collections and your creativity with programs, including:
- Group visits and guided tours
- Family/Community Days
- Wellness/yoga
- Adult workshops
- Talks and conversations
- Volunteer Ambassadors
Info for Community
Tours
The Palmer Museum offers guided and self-guided group visits to deepen your engagement with the collection and special exhibitions. Guided tours are led by staff educators and facilitate close looking, interpretive discussion, and experiential learning.
Requests for Self-guided Groups and Guided Tours should be submitted at least four weeks in advance of your desired visit date.
Find more details about tour programs and planning tips at the links below.
University Classes
Guided tours for Penn State academic classes are provided free of charge during museum operating hours. Instructors should request tours at least four weeks in advance. Click here for more information and to submit a request.
K–12 Classes
including Homeschool and Online SchoolsThrough the generosity of the Carver Family Education Program Endowment at the Palmer Museum of Art, guided K-12 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 for the year. Click here for more information and to submit a request. Click here for info on Homeschool and Online School Tours.
Private or Community Groups
Office, community, or large family groups may schedule a private guided tour during museum operating hours. Requests should be submitted at least four weeks in advance. Tour fees: $100 for up to 19 people; $200 for 20-29 people; $300 for 30-39 people; $400 for 40-49 people; $500 for 50-59 people. Click here for more information and to submit a request.
Self-Guided Groups
Planning a group visit for more than 8 people but don’t need a guide? Please let us know about your visit at least one week in advance by submitting a Group Visit Request. This helps avoid overcrowding in the galleries or space conflicts with programs and other groups.
Online Resources
Engage with the museum's collection through virtual tours, online exhibitions, webinars, and art activity videos.
Are you looking for a way to stay connected to the Palmer Museum of Art and experience art from the comfort of your home? With just a few clicks, art-enthusiasts of all ages can explore museum collections, watch recorded talks, take virtual tours, and access video resources to get creative, plan lessons and curriculum, explore the collection, or enhance a future visit to the museum.
Click here to explore online resources
The Collection
Learn more about the Palmer Museum’s growing collection of nearly 11,000 objects and why it is considered the leading cultural resource of the region.
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