Educators

Offerings for Educators

Our programs offer content-rich, visually engaging, and interactive experiences that support the New York State social studies standards and align with the Common Core Standards. Our trained Museum Educators used inquiry-based discussion to guide teachers and students as they explore primary sources, as well as facilitate creative student learning activities.

Learn more about our student programs, educator resources, and online content at www.mcny.org/education

Visiting the Museum in-person on your own? Educators receive free daily admission with an I.D.

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Field Trips

Engage, inform, and activate—these are at the heart of all school programs at the Museum of the City of New York! Learn more about booking and selecting a field trip.

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Hidden Voices of NYC- Virtual Workshops (Grades 3-5)

Each month, learn about three New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies shaped and continue to shape our collective history and identity in the city.

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Professional Development

Enjoy in-depth and engaging workshops for educators and administrators led by museum professionals.

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P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History

Educators! Join us this summer for an immersive, interactive, and meaningful in-person course for K-12 educators and explore NYC through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.

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People of New Amsterdam, New Netherland, and Lenapehoking

New York City is built on the legacies of the people who have lived, worked, and traded in this region for thousands of years. The profiles in this educational resource showcase individuals from the Dutch New Amsterdam period, inspired by the research from the Museum’s exhibition :New York at Its Core. Their stories provide insights into the histories of trade, politics, slavery, gender roles, and ecology in the region. Accompanying insights from scholars provide additional context for the forces shaping the lives of these individuals and address the legacies of the colonial period for today.

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Professional Learning Programs

Join fellow K-12 educators to participate in innovative social studies, art, and STEM programs that highlight the Museum’s wealth of resources. We offer a range of P Credit Courses, Workshops, and Free Lectures throughout the year.

See our Event Calendar here.

The Museum of the City of New York is a CTLE certified provider. Our offerings support teachers as they work toward aligning curriculum and instructional priorities with common core standards.