The Fleming Museum of Art is a Teaching Museum:
The Fleming Museum of Art is an interdisciplinary educational resource for the University of Vermont, K-12 schools, and the regional community. We offer programs for people of all ages that support lifelong learning and an engagement with the arts. Programs include gallery talks, lectures, guided tours, films, teachers' workshops, artists' demonstrations, symposia, art classes, and non-credit courses related to the museum's collections and exhibitions.
The Fleming Museum is a place of active learning for faculty and students at the University of Vermont and area colleges. The Museum's diverse collections and exhibitions provide primary source materials for many fields of study, and challenge students to think critically and creatively in a dynamic learning environment.
These are some ways that faculty and students can use the Museum:
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The Fleming Museum is the place where Vermont schools go for resources on world cultures. We offer a variety of exciting learning experiences for K-12 school age children and their teachers that teach about art and increase understanding and appreciation of diverse artistic and cultural traditions. Our programs provide excellent curricular links to subjects such as art, world cultures, history, and literature, and support Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning.
Some of the learning experiences we offer are:
Learn more about K-12 school programs
The Fleming Museum brings art into the lives of thousands of people each year, offering classes and events for people of all ages. Programs for adults, families, children, and elders include lectures, performance, gallery talks, films, art classes, workshops, symposia, artists' talks, non-credit courses, and outreach programs. By linking the University and community through our programs and collaborating with local arts organizations, the Fleming Museum strengthens the cultural life of our community.
See our listing of programs and events
The Fleming Museum Education Kits are multimedia resources that bring the Museum into your classroom. Containing authentic Museum objects, these kits provide a hands-on approach to learning. Slides, music tapes, books, maps, posters, games, and other instructional materials expand understanding of the objects and the cultures that created them. The Teacher's Guide includes additional information, suggested activities, and other resources for exploring the topic with your students.
View a complete list of our education kits
To schedule a visit, reserve an artifact kit, or for more information, please call the Fleming Museum Education Department at 802-656-0750 or email us at fleming@uvm.edu
