Colors of the World: Illuminated Manuscripts in the Age of Exploration (Part 1)

School programs at the Morgan Library & Museum offer students an opportunity to look closely, ask questions, make meaning, and find personal relevance in a wide range of objects. The Morgan’s collections and exhibitions highlight the creative process throughout history and include ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, rare printed books and bindings, and a large collection of Renaissance to contemporary drawings. The range of the Morgan’s world-renowned literary and art collections support and supplement K-12 classroom curricula.

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Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am

There is no fee for NYC Public schools.

Please schedule tours per class. Book all classes separately, do not combine classes.

• Kindergarten: up to 25 students (min. 4, max. 8 chaperones)
• Grades 1-5: up to 34 students (min. 3, max. 6 chaperones)
• Grades 6-8: up to 34 students (min. 3, max. 6 chaperones)
• Grades 9-12: up to 34 students (min. 2, max. 6 chaperones)

Special Education/Self-Contained
- 17 participants (including youth and adults)

Additional Accessibility Information

If you require a tour in a language other than English, including ASL interpretation, please email us at schools@themorgan.org.