Educators
Learn With Us
Join fellow preK-12 educators to participate in innovative programming grounded in the Museum of the City of New York’s exhibitions and collections. We offer a variety of programs and classroom resources that explore New York City’s history, culture, art, and civic life. The Museum of the City of New York is a certified CTLE and A+/P Credit provider.
For more information about upcoming Programs, Workshops, and Free Events check out our For Educators Events Page.
Did You Know? Educators receive free daily admission with an I.D. and a discount in our Museum shop!
Field Trips
Learn about booking a field trip for grades K-12.
A+/P Credit Courses
Join us for courses for educators featuring leading historians and artists, facilitated by our expert educators.
In-School Professional Learning
Learn about NYC's past, present, and future alongside your colleagues with our interactive workshops.
Online Resources
Activist New York Online
Connect with issues of activism in the city today, discover a wealth of educational resources, and more.
Lesson Plans
Explore our collection of lesson plans, created in collaboration with teachers, for use in the classroom or to enhance a museum visit.
People of New Amsterdam
Learn about the colonial past through the lives of individuals who lived, worked, or traded in the colony.
Essays
We invited prominent scholars to each respond to an object from our signature exhibition, New York at its Core.
The Long Fight for Educational Equity in NYC
Learn about the historical roots of today’s movements for change.
Who We Are
To mark the 2020 census, artists and designers demonstrate the power of numbers in helping us understand New York and New Yorkers.
Events
A+/P Credit Course: Culture in Motion: Teaching NYC Immigration History Through Dance
Get energized and have FUN this summer as you learn about the history of New York City’s diverse population and rich immigrant cultures through the lens of dance.
A+/P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History
This in-person, interactive, and powerful course for PK-12 educators draws on the Museum of the City of New York’s groundbreaking exhibitions to examine the past, present, and future of New York through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.
Educator Evening: From the Dance Floor to the Classroom: Movement as a Pedagogical Tool
Explore the power of using dance and movement as a teaching tool in our newest exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor!
Explore
Learn
The digital hub for the Museum’s Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center. Here you can find information about current offerings, and easily access resources for educators, students, and learners of all ages.
Family and Community
Discover our engaging learning-based programs and activities for families and community members of all ages.
About the Schwarz Education Center
Learn more about our educational center and mission.Support Us
If you’d like to make a gift in support of our education programs please contact the Development Department, membership@mcny.org or Donate Now
