Youth Programs
Explore. Connect. Expand.
The Museum is committed to making arts and culture accessible to every student. Through programming such as school field trips, the MAC Pack, Passport to the Arts, online programs, and Visual Thinking Strategies, the MAC engages almost 10,000 students a year. Visiting the Museum is a lasting and impactful experience that enhances student learning.
The MAC offers numerous opportunities to look at, think about, and discuss works of art and objects from different cultures with interpreter-led tours and self-guided exploration for families and school children of all ages.
The Amy Bragdon School Group Entrance
Amy Bragdon, a longtime supporter of the MAC, believed museums should be places where students and neighbors alike come to learn, wonder and be inspired. Last month we dedicated the Amy Bragdon School Group Entrance at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Every student who comes through our doors on a school visit will now begin their experience at a place that carries Amy’s name and her commitment to education.
Watch highlights from the dedication below.
Field Trips
MAC school field trips make art, history, and culture come alive through engaging exhibits, guided tours, and facilitated programs that complement and enhance elementary, middle and high school learning.
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Camps
The MAC's camps are offered in each official school break-- Fall, Mid-Winter, Spring and Summer. They are based on the philosophy that young people benefit from hands-on learning experiences that combine an appreciation for the arts and science with respect for and understanding of the world around them.
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MAC Pack in Schools
The MAC Pack brings a museum educator to your school for a 60-minute program for up to 30 students. This fall's program focuses on immigration through the story of a Campbell House employee.
Teens @ the MAC
The MAC has launched a youth arts leadership program designed to give participants a rich experience in the arts through monthly meetings that offer opportunities to engage with art, develop workplace skills, connect with local arts professionals, and grow in understanding of potential career pathways in the arts.
Story & Craft at the MAC
Designed for children ages 3-7, Story and Craft is offered every Saturday at 11 am in the MAC's Create Space. A popular children's book is read aloud followed by a craft activity related to the story.
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