Education is paramount at the George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. Focusing on the placement of a work of art in a cultural/historical context, the goal of the McKenna Museum is to have students engage with pieces of art beyond aesthetic value and make connections to the human experience. Through our tours, workshops and curriculum materials, field trips at the McKenna Museum are not only fun but they develop critical thinking skills and observation techniques. By allowing art to come alive, students draw parallels between the themes of paintings and sculptures they view to the subjects they encounter in the classroom and at home in their communities.

Basic Field Trips include:

1. 45-minute guided tours
2. 45-minute workshop
3. Lunch or afternoon snack
4. Tours and interactive activities appropriate to grade level

Specialized Tours:

Educators can tailor their field trip experience to fit their current curriculum topics. Tours can be customized to highlight a specific exhibit or theme.

Chaperone Requirement:

Pre-school   1 adult per 3 students
K-6th             1 adult per 5 students
7-12th           1 adult per 10 students

Make the Most of Your Visit:

1. Come to the museum ahead of time and familiarize yourself with its exhibits
2. Inform our education department of what you are covering in the classroom and hope to learn during your visit
3. Review teacher’s guide
4. Have class review vocabulary and pre-visit activities
5. Review the rules of appropriate museum behavior

To Request A Field Trip:
Tour requests should be submitted 30 days in advance. To request a tour, please e-mail to info@themckennamuseum.com or call 504.586.7432.

Pictured:Local artist and educator, Marcus Brown, volunteers his time at the McKenna Museum by facilitating hands-on art workshops. Pictured is the McDonough #35 art class. The McKenna Museum extends gratitude to NOCCA and Archbishop for supporting this endeavor.