ADULTS & GENERAL PUBLIC



Adult and Educator Art Classes

The Education Departments offers art educators and those interested in learning contemporary or traditional art techniques the opportunity to attend two to three art courses a year. The Adult and Educator Classes , which are composed of a series of Saturday classes, are taught by experienced, in-house or independent artists who teach art students the step-by-step procedures and assist to complete a finished work of art.
Fees vary by class.

Past classes have included:

  • Mojigangas I & II

  • Printmaking

  • Oil Painting in the Style of Patssi Valdez

  • Catrina Rag dolls

  • Drawing

  • Self-portraits in the Style of Frida Kahlo

Curriculum Materials & Resources

An integral part of the Education Department's mission is to assist teachers in integrating cultural themes and objects into their classroom. Using the works of art and themes in our exhibitions, museum educators develop interdisciplinary exhibition guides, lesson plans, hand-on art activities, tools and other resources to enhance students' learning experiences and expand their appreciation and understanding of art and culture.

Lectures/Symposia

Every year, the Museum hosts lectures and symposia to compliment special exhibitions. Experts in Mexican art, history, literature, or culture are invited to share insight on many historic and contemporary issues relevant to the works of art or artist in our exhibitions. Teachers are eligible to receive CPDU's for participating in these cultural events.

Public Programs and Workshops

The Education Department offers a variety of special programs such as public tours, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, or family events to compliment special exhibitions. These public programs are especially developed to further the museum learning experience.

Arte Ambulante

The National Museum of Mexican Art offers a variety of hands-on art activities and lectures for students, teachers, and groups of all ages. These traveling workshops are designed to enhance the museum going experience and expose participants to a wide selection of Mexican art making techniques. The fee for each workshop includes all materials for the hands-on art activity and a presentation of historical background on the origin and significance of each activity. Select one of our workshops, lectures or customize your own with a teaching artist by calling (312) 738-1503 ext 3941.



Artist Demonstrations

The Museum often offers live demonstrations by visiting artists featured in special exhibitions or events. During our annual Day of the Dead exhibition, the Mondragón family from Toluca, México demonstrate the art of sugar skull making to over five hundred school groups and the general public.

Lilia Pascual Felilciano demonstrating the art of silk weaving.

Lilia comes from San Pedro Cajonos, Oaxaca where she works from home as a weaver. The long process of making a rebozo was demonstrated by Lilia when she visited the museum for Oaxaca week in October, 2006.

Home-school Resources

The National Museum of Mexican Art is dedicated to serving educational audiences of all ages and backgrounds in order to promote awareness and knowledge of the richness of Mexican art and culture. Our materials and resources are available to families who Home-school their children.