Enrich your understanding, as an educator and an art lover.
All teachers are invited to join the Wadsworth Atheneum at a special discounted rate. It's your entrée to program discounts, special educator mailings and, of course, free admission any time you drop by. All teachers also have access to The Atheneum's Education department, which supports K-12 educators in their quest to enlighten students about world art and culture. Brush up on your art understanding at a gallery course led by a museum curator. Attend a special Evening for Educators where you'll meet your peers and deepen your knowledge. Or, plan a school trip. Click the links below to find out what we offer.
Evenings for educators
School tours
Download the 2009-10 School & Teacher Brochure (PDF)
Evenings for Educators
Thursday, March 18, 3:30 pmFree for K-12 educators and administrators.
RSVP required by
email.Join museum staff for a tour of a featured exhibition, discussing themes and curricular links. Enjoy refreshments and networking with peers.
School Tours
Our school programs offer a wide range of opportunities to link the visual arts to curricula in language arts, social studies, fine arts, history, geography, and science. Museum visits stimulate student inquiry, foster visual skills, communication, and critical thinking, and encourage an active exchange of ideas about art and culture.
Call first -- To arrange a group visit, please call the Group Visit Coordinator at (860) 838-4046, Tuesday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. To book your preferred date, we suggest you call as early as possible.
Tell us: | School name, address and phone number |
| Group leader's name and phone number |
| Grade level and number of students, |
| Special needs, including limited English proficiency, physical needs, or learning requirements |
| Preferred date and time of visit (check your school calendar) |
| Choice of docent-guided tour or touring on your own. |
| How the tour should relate to your students' needs and/or curricula (if appropriate). |
Teacher resources include a pre-visit video that orients students to the museum, familiarizes them with some works of art, and briefly reviews guidelines for museum behavior.
