Below, explore examples from TMM's extensive school and community offerings, including rotating craft workshops, do-it-yourself art tutorials, and community outreach programs. 

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Virtual and In-Person Workshops

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Join us virtually or in person to find inspiration in the arts, crafts, and folk traditions of Mexico and Latin America!

 

Our education programs offer community members the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and contributions of Mexican and Mexican Americans in California and beyond. 

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Each individual programs seeks to create engaging conversations via inquiry-based methods and Socratic teaching methods. These conversations nurture a diverse and inclusive environment for reciprocal inter-generational learning among participants.

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Free or Economical Courses for School Communities

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The Mexican Museum offers many of its educational resources and activities free of charge. These range from programs for school students designed to explore Mexican, Mexican American, and Latino cultures, to dance, music, and craft courses focusing on the traditions and practices of native cultures and peoples.

 

This program engages students with interactive activities and hands-on workshops that explore the  material histories of cultural heritage and that in turn foster deeper appreciation for Mexican and Latin American art and peoples.

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Customizable Course Offerings and Resources for Teachers

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- School Students (Grades 6-12): These programs are designed and instructed for Middle and High School students, with activities scaffolded to different grade levels.

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- Teachers and Educators: The program will provide resources and support for integrating cultural studies into the classroom curriculum.

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Inspiring Program Objectives

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Every program begins with a background lesson which introduces learners to the historical contexts and material cultures that create works of art. These conversations foster a sense of community and connection with the traditions of ancestors and their living descendants and are encouraged for all program participants.

 

TMM seeks to connect students with the TMM legacy by encouraging creative expression through art projects, in many cases inspired by relevant pieces of the TMM. In sum, our goal is to contribute to the holistic development of learners by exploring the symbolic meanings of art in various Mexican, Mexican American and Latino traditions.​