K–12 Students

The Fine Arts Museums' School Programs enable students to make connections and develop an understanding of art in both creative and historical contexts. The programs described below offer a vast array of experiences ranging from independent viewing to facilitated visits with docents, museum artists, poets and the Museum Ambassadors. All guided programs provide opportunities for students to work directly with ideas, interpretation and communication in the gallery and/or artist studio. Instruction is based on core strategies that cultivate personal and academic skills with the goal of igniting student curiosity.

All school programs are offered FREE of charge, though some programs require a refundable deposit, which will be returned upon your arrival at the museum.

Class Visits

The de Young and the Legion of Honor welcome K–12 class visits to the permanent collection galleries and special exhibitions.   Read more »

Curriculum Supported Visits

Curriculum supported visits engage students in close-looking, art-making and writing exercises based on the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.   Read more »

Museum Ambassadors

This award-winning program trains high school students to give presentations and lead museum tours for elementary school classes and community groups. These teen educators provide a unique and...   Read more »

Poets in the Galleries

Devorah Major, poet and teacher, leads classes through two 90-minute sessions at the de Young and the Legion of Honor. Students participate in a variety of writing excercises designed to raise their...   Read more »

Children's Theater at the Legion of Honor

In partnership with the Fine Arts Museums, the Children's Theater Association is proud to present Rumpelstiltskin in the Legion of Honor's Florence Gould Theater. A tale of a poor young girl who...   Read more »