K-12 EDUCATORS
Bring the Penn Museum to you using video chat technology! Whether you are teaching in-person or virtually, the Penn Museum team can broadcast LIVE to your class on any of the major video conferencing platforms. Our programs are designed to be adjustable in length and content so we may best fit the needs of your learners. No matter what type of interactive virtual learning experience you are looking for—hands-on activities, in-depth object analysis, historic overviews, or cultural exposure—we are ready to work with you to make your virtual visit a success!
Check out our events calendar for plenty of free and low-cost virtual events for the public. Teacher scholarships are available for all ticketed virtual public programs.
Sponsorship
Do you teach in a Title I school? Fill out our sponsorship form to take advantage of free programs for your students.
Interactive Virtual Learning Programs
Unable to visit the way you have in the past? Then let the Museum come to you! Using video chat technology, one of our educators will provide a Museum-themed lesson in real time. Our virtual programs are designed to involve participants through interactive conversation, hands-on activities, and demonstrations.
Virtual International Classroom
Learn more about world cultures, both past and present directly from international educatorsand Museum-affiliated archaeologists and anthropologists, all without leaving your classroom. Virtual International Classroom programs provides your students with opportunities for global learningand interactive conversations.
Themed Teacher & Family Resources
Downloadable hands-on activities, project ideas, reading assignments, and more, all organized by theme.
Self-Guided Visits
Explore the Penn Museum on your own! Self-guided visits allow students to work in small chaperone groups to view the galleries. We offer scavenger hunts, worksheets, and even gallery games to enrich the experience and help your students discover all the Museum has to offer.
Professional Development
Sign up for our free monthly Teacher Talks and other opportunities just for educators. Check back often to see what’s new!
Homeschool Programs
Join us online for special classes designed for students and families learning at home.
Virtual Passport Days
Let us do the planning as you take a virtual trip through time and across continents. Learn more about ancient and world cultures through live virtual interactive workshops and hands-on making activities.
Donor Recognition
Unpacking the Past
This program is made possible by the generosity of the following donors:
- Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation
- Albert A. Ciardi III, W88
- Marie A. Conn, Ph.D.
- Kristin Davidson, CGS84, GED88
- Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation
- Pamela Freyd, Ph.D., GED68, GR81, and Peter Freyd, Ph.D., PAR
- Ghislain Gouraige, Jr., C80, and Marjorie P. Gouraige, PAR
- GRoW Annenberg Foundation
- Diane von Schlegell Levy and Robert M. Levy, WG74
- Merle-Smith Educational Endowment
- Jill Meyer
- Morel Family Foundation, Lauren Bayster-Morel and Donald Morel, Jr., Ph.D.
- Agnes M. Mulroney, CW57, PAR
- National Endowment for the Arts
- PECO
- Barbara Rittenhouse
- Kathryn Sorkin and Sanford Sorkin, W67
- Lee Evan Tabas, C72, ME72, and Nancy Freeman Tabas, PAR
- Jeffrey Weiss and Jill Topkis Weiss, C89, WG93, PAR
International Classroom
The International Classroom program is made possible by the generosity of the International Classroom Endowment and the Charles C. Harrison Endowment.
Inquiry Into China
Inquiry Into China is made possible by the generosity of the Freeman Foundation.
Global Guides
The Global Guides: Immigrant Stories Tour Program is made possible by the generosity of the Barra Foundation.
Access Programs
Access Programs are made possible by the generosity of the Albert B. Millet Memorial Fund, administered by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and the Museum Education Endowment.