Tours cover various themes so students can connect their museum experience with classroom lessons. The Nerman Museum education staff develops curricula and oversees educational use of the collection and exhibitions according to state and national standards. All of our programs focus on developing cultural understanding, critical thinking, art appreciation, and visual literacy. There are guided looking activities and question prompts in addition to context and artist info at each tour stop. At the intermediate level, the transitions theme guides students through an investigation of diversity with a focus on narrative art and portraits.

Museum educators are available by appointment to meet with classes and community groups in Zoom or Webex meetings to share collection highlights. Make a reservation online at least two weeks in advance. Thirty artists videos, including our InSight series, are available on our YouTube playlist Nerman Museum Education. ONLINE ONLY! Sketch Fun: examine details before you see the whole picture.

Guided looking questions, drawing prompts and artist information help children and adult partners connect with our renowned sculpture collection. There are 4 categories to choose from: Animals in Art, Abstract Art, Objects in Art and People In Art.