EDUCATION

The National Museum strives to create a unique learning environment that will complement the classroom experience. We believe that by working with educators who bring their students to the National Museum, we can contribute to our mutual interest of providing rich learning experiences and spark a passion for lifelong learning in the minds of young people.

Teaching through the Museum’s collections

The National Museum is also committed to creating meaningful and dynamic teaching resources for educators. We consider teachers our most valuable partners. By creatively using our collection of works of art and artifacts – including photographs, letters, diaries, and three-dimensional objects that represent the rich lives and varied activities of an American ethnic community – the National Museum hopes to stimulate students’ and educators’ curiosity about America’s diverse peoples and cultures. We ultimately hope that the lessons learned from objects and personal stories will heighten students’ interest in their own community and background.

Access the Museum’s Educational Resources

Follow one of these links to National Museum programs and resources that will enrich your learning experience.

• School Visits
• Special Programs
• Teacher Resources
• Hirasaki National Resource Center
• National Diversity Education Program

We welcome your comments!

If there are ways in which our resources can better complement your classroom teaching—whether it is educational content or in the development of teaching materials—we would be interested in your ideas and suggestions. You can contact the Education Office at 213-830-5601, or via e-mail at education@janm.org.