Katonah Museum of Art

Our Mission

The Katonah Museum of Art encourages the enjoyment, appreciation, and study of the visual arts. The Museum presents diverse exhibitions that explore ideas about art, culture, and society. The Museum's rich resources are a superb learning environment for all ages and educational levels. In an increasingly complex society inundated with visual stimulation, the Museum sees its goals– teaching visual literacy and encountering primary objects–not just as an opportunity, but as a special responsibility. We are proud to be a forum for ideas in the region. The Katonah Museum of Art brings art to life.

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School Visits

Students who come to the Katonah Museum of Art will:

Explore original art through close study and engaging discussion.
Increase their descriptive vocabulary.
Participate in hands-on activities.
Consider how art is relevant to their lives, their environment, and to academic subjects such as social studies, math, and science.

Preview Exhibitions

Plan a School Visit

Plan your visits to the fall, winter, and spring exhibitions in the main galleries and the Learning Center. Phone the Education Department at (914) 232-9555 ext. 2985 weekdays 10 am - 5 pm.

School programs are 60 to 90 minutes in length depending on the age of the students and the goals of the visit. The $150 School Membership fee allows for an unlimited number of free visits during the year. The non-member fee is $6 per student. Please make checks payable to the Katonah Museum of Art.

School groups are encouraged to come in the mornings (M-F). Tours are scheduled for either 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. Group size is limited to 50, with one teacher or chaperone for every 15 students. You will receive a confirmation letter prior to your visit and suggestions for pre-visit activities that will enable your class to get the most out of their Museum experience.

Opportunities for Teachers

The Katonah Museum is first and foremost a teaching museum. As a teaching institution, the Museum offers innovative and challenging staff development and teacher workshops.

Visit our events calendar for upcoming opportunities for teachers

Educator Resources

The Education Department's staff is continually at the service of teachers. The Department will create tours for specific learning goals, provide hands-on projects designed to stimulate reading and writing, provide materials and activities to enrich social studies, and serve as consultants for curriculum-related projects.

The Lending Library
Slide Library
Visiting Artists

The Lending Library

Traveling Exhibitions and the Lending Library are hands-on, portable, interactive tools for teaching.

Topics include:

African-American History
Architecture
American Art
Art of Egypt
Children's Book Illustrations
European Art
Native-American Cultures
Poster Design
Puzzles
Sculptures

Slide Library

The Katonah Museum of Art Library includes over 4,000 slides covering all periods and art forms to enrich your curricula. Call (914) 232-9555 to make an appointment for a visit.

The Visiting Artist Program

A visiting artist can integrate the Museum visit into your classroom curriculum. Artists are available to lead a hands-on workshop after your students have seen the art in the Museum.

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