Educators
Expand your classroom walls to include a visit to MOBIA! Our intimate setting and friendly staff make MOBIA a welcoming destination for museum-goers of all ages.
The Bible has had a huge impact on the history of art and visual culture. MOBIA features temporary exhibitions that offer diverse viewpoints and examples of ways that artists have been influenced by the Bible throughout time and place. School programs are designed to illuminate the symbolism, narrative, history and context explored in the current exhibition while meeting New York City and New York State Learning Standards in the Arts, English Language Arts and/or Social Studies.
School Tours
Free tours of the current exhibition are available to school and home school groups, grades K - 12. Thematic focus depends on the age group and current exhibition. Check this section for the latest offerings or call the education department for more information. The education department will also work one-on-one with teachers to develop experiences that meet the needs of the classroom.
Free tours for college, university and seminary students are also available.
Tours last one hour and include an interactive component, if desired.
Tours must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance and are offered Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. Due to the intimacy of our galleries, we cannot accommodate school groups with more than 30 students. Groups must be accompanied by at least two adult chaperones.
MOBIA does not have a cafeteria or refrigeration capabilities. However, school groups may pre-arrange to bring bag lunches or snacks to enjoy in MOBIA’s Education Center.
School Tours with Workshop
Art-making workshops are available to complement a tour for a nominal fee per student. Additional time is needed for this experience, generally one hour depending on the workshop. Art projects depend on the age group and thematic focus of current exhibition. Check this section for the latest offerings or call the education department for more information.
Self-Guided School Tours
Although we do offer free guided tours, you are welcome to lead a group around MOBIA on your own. We ask that you schedule a time with us so that we can ensure there are no conflicts with museum events.
Group size cannot exceed 30 students and we ask that students be accompanied by at least two adult chaperones.
Please contact the Curator of Education at 212-408-8703 or lmcmanus@mobia.org
to arrange your visit.
Educator Programs
There are currently no educator programs. Please check back at a later date.