The Morgan Library & Museum's school programs are anchored in teaching philosophies that define education as a way of building children's confidence as self-reliant seekers of knowledge and independent-minded creative thinkers.
In a classroom setting, the K–12 curriculum in the sciences and humanities is rarely studied through direct observation of primary sources, such as Mesopotamian seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, rare printed books, master drawings, and period architecture.
Please note that for in-person field trips, we limit groups to 15 for a more interactive and intimate experience. We can accommodate no more than 4 groups, or 60 students, at one time in our historic library.
We do not have lunch space available on the premises. For a list of green spaces and nearby restaurants, please check our website or email schools@themorgan.org.
Multi-stall bathrooms are available for use at the beginning or the end of your visit; please note that any time spent using restrooms will be forfeited from your overall program length.
Please contact the Education Associate directly to cancel your program. Programs cancelled with less than 48 hours notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
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medieval history, art
field trip
$150.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
This is the exciting Part 2 of our Colors of the World series! Students will return to the Morgan to utilize their new illuminated manuscript knowledge in a hands-on art project. Students will use authentic materials such as malachite and cochineal to create their own watercolor paints. Using their watercolors and 22k gold leaf, they will then decorate their own ornate initial.
*This experience can take place in our classroom at the museum or in yours! If you prefer our educators to visit you at your school, please email schools@themorgan.org to coordinate the visit.
medieval history, art
field trip
$150.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Students will practice visual literacy by learning to “read” architecture as a primary source. Participants will develop a character portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan by looking at his magnificent Gilded Age library.
history, modern history, art, literature
field trip
$150.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Myths and symbols have recognizable yet dynamic meanings. Students will use critical thinking skills to examine how visual arts use symbolism to construct personal and cultural narratives. Together we will discover Mesopotamian myths on the Morgan’s collection of cylinder seals, and explore storytelling imagery in the historic library’s sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts. By discussing how individuals and cultures use myths and symbols to protect, adorn, and define themselves, students will develop perspective on their own use of myths and symbols today.
ancient history, myths & legends, history, art, primary sources, visual arts
field trip
$150.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Person for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Experience our iconic illuminated manuscript field trip live on Zoom!
Students will examine selections of the incredible medieval and Renaissance manuscript collection of the Morgan, relate the works to world history, and deepen their understanding of cultural interactions between diverse peoples across time and place.
medieval history, social studies, arts, art
virtual field trip
$100.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Experience our iconic architecture and history program live on Zoom!
Students will practice visual literacy by learning to “read” architecture as a primary source. Participants will develop a character portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan by looking at his magnificent Gilded Age library.
20th century, modern history, art, visual arts, literature
virtual field trip
$100.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Experience our iconic mythology and storytelling field trip live on Zoom! (Previously Before the Book)
Myths and symbols have recognizable yet dynamic meanings. Students will use critical thinking skills to examine how visual arts use symbolism to construct personal and cultural narratives. Together we will discover Mesopotamian myths on the Morgan’s collection of cylinder seals, and explore storytelling imagery in the historic library’s sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts. By discussing how individuals and cultures use myths and symbols to protect, adorn, and define themselves, students will develop perspective on their own use of myths and symbols today.
history, ancient history, myths & legends, writing
virtual field trip
$100.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Experience our blockbuster exhibition - resurrected and alive on Zoom!
Students will expand their understanding of Mary Shelley's classic novel by examining Frankenstein’s historical, scientific, literary, feminist, and performative aspects. The Morgan’s first teacher online curriculum provides resources in essays, discussion prompts, and activity suggestions. In addition, there are supplementary reference materials such as high-quality images, a family tree, a bibliography, a vocabulary list, and timelines.
literature, women's history, fiction
virtual field trip
$100.00 per Group for Private School
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Title I School