For Teachers

Our programs offer content-rich experiences that support the New York State social studies standards and align with the Common Core Standards. Teachers and students explore primary sources through inquiry-based discussion and activities facilitated by Museum Educators.

Planning a trip or visiting 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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In-School Professional Development

Bring the museum to your school with in-depth and engaging workshops for educators and administrators led by museum professionals.

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P Credit Courses

Join us for courses for educators featuring leading historians, engaging gallery tours, and hands-on workshops.

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Educators standing in a circle, fists raised, participating in a workshop at the 2018 teaching social activism conference.

2019 Teaching Social Activism Conference: Building Tomorrow

Join educators, youth, and activists to explore the steps we can take today to build equitable futures tomorrow.

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New York City History Day

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center invites your students to participate in New York City History Day on March 1, 2020.

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Professional Learning Programs

Join thousands of K-12 educators from all over the city 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, Free Lectures, and Tours throughout the year.

See our Event Calendar here.

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

Online Resources

Lesson Plans

Explore a growing collection of lesson plans, created in collaboration with elementary and middle school teachers, for use in the classroom and to enhance a museum visit.

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Essays

We invited prominent scholars to respond to an object from our signature exhibition, New York at its Core.

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Upcoming Events for Educators

The Museum offers professional learning programs throughout the year, and is a CTLE certified provider.

Find more upcoming programs for the 2018-2019 year on our Educator Events Calendar.

For Educators Wednesday, December 4, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Cultivating Culture: 34 Institutions that Changed New York

Explore the stories of 34 institutions across the five boroughs that help cement New York’s status as the cultural capital of the world on this free guided tour for educators.

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