Resources for Teachers

Contact us at the Museum Education Department at 413.585.2773 or museduc@smith.edu for assistance in preparing students for a tour or designing a self-guided visit.

• All teachers who reserve a visit to a special exhibition receive a packet of information and images to help connect the class visit with the state curriculum frameworks and to get the group excited about their visit to the museum.
• Teacher workshops provide opportunities to learn about the exhibitions and permanent collections in an interactive and multifaceted way. These events combine discussion, looking activities, and the opportunity to try out lessons. Often artists and guest speakers participate in the workshops. Participants receive certificates of participation; workshops are typically five to six hours in length.
• View tips for exploring the museum with children.
• Teachers may request digital images or view curatorial object files about the collection. Click here to make a request to the Registrar’s Office for an appointment. Art topics may be researched at the Hillyer Art Library adjacent to the museum.
• Teachers may visit the Cunningham Center for the Study of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, located on the second floor of the museum. Class visits are limited to 20 students at a time.
• Learn more about SCMA’s offerings by checking our exhibitions and collections pages or by checking the Five College Museums/Historic Deerfield Database for information on the permanent collection.
• Museum Membership for Teachers (K-12) Consider the benefits of an Educator Membership at SCMA!
• Sign up to receive mailings by email or regular mail, for teacher information, upcoming tour topics, teacher workshops, family programs, and more.