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The Susquehanna Art Museum is committed to education – helping people of all ages and backgrounds become more familiar with, knowledgeable of and appreciative of art. The Museum’s exhibitions serve as a foundation for all of our educational programming.

The Education Department organizes a wide variety of classes, as well as lectures, workshops, and other events throughout the year. Continue to check our website frequently for new offerings for adults, teens, and youth.

Contact Information

For all questions or registrations regarding our educational programs, contact the Museum at 717-233-8668 x7.

Lectures

Throughout the year, the Museum hosts lectures to support the exhibitions in our galleries. Educators can attend to gain new knowledge, perspective, and ideas, as well as earn Act 48 continuing education hours. Please refer to the Museum’s Calendar of Events for a schedule of upcoming lectures.

Professional Development for Teachers

The Susquehanna Art Museum is an approved provider of Act 48 hours in Pennsylvania. This allows SAM to offer lectures and workshops that generate continuing professional education hours for certified teachers. Most opportunities are free, and we will manage the paperwork involved for recording participation credit.

Download a copy of our Summer 2008 Adult/Educator Workshops flyer

Please see our Calendar of Events for updated lecture/workshop information.

Group Tours

Florence Putterman and students in the galleryNo learning experience in the arts compares with viewing the primary source- original works of art. Textures and materials come to life when students see works of art firsthand. Original works of art connect students to the historical and cultural context in which these artworks are made, provide a forum to understand art as a way of communicating/reflecting important ideas, and serve as inspiration for self-reflection. Students will carry these experiences with them as they grow and develop as human beings in our ever-changing society.

Group activityGroup Tours consist of a one hour guided tour through our current exhibition led by museum staff, and includes lessons on museum etiquette. The Susquehanna Art Museum’s staff will divide larger groups of students to ensure individual attention.

Group Tours of selected exhibitions support the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Education by introducing themes that are relevant to a wide array of academic curricula, in addition to addressing issues inherent to the visual arts.

Group Tours must be scheduled during regular museum hours and can be tailored to the age and background of the group. Group Tours can also include a Museum Experience Workshop if scheduled at least three weeks prior to the visit. Please contact the Education Department at 717-233-8668 x 7 for scheduling and fee structure for Group Tours.

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