School Visits
We welcome group visits by K-12 students and educators. To schedule a guided or self-guided visit in advance, please contact Heather Campbell at hcampbel@richmond.edu.
Tours at either the Harnett Museum of Art or the Lora Robins Gallery are participatory and experiential. They are facilitated by experienced museum educators. Students are encouraged to explore exhibitions and find meaning in the artworks and objects.
Tours are tailored to relevant classroom curricular connections and created to be interactive, spark critical thinking and creativity, and cultivate interest in art and science. Tours can include discussions, interactive games, and activities. All tours are free.
Families
University Museums offers free family art days in the spring and fall semesters. These programs offer families the opportunity to create hands-on art projects, view our exhibitions, enjoy complimentary snacks, and enjoy entertainment.
Museum in a Box
Museum in a Box is a free resource that brings the University Museums’ collections to groups (academic, K-12, or community) with the intention of supporting scholastic learning outcomes through object-based learning, discussion, observation, and investigation.
Drawing upon the Lora Robins Gallery and the Harnett Museum of Art, boxes are available in two ways: online downloads, which include the educational booklet and relevant activities, or in-person loans, which include the booklet, activities, and touchable specimens.
Loan Information
For in-person loans, borrowers are responsible for picking up and returning the materials unless otherwise arranged with museum staff. Reservations for in-person loans are two-week periods and must be coordinated one month in advance.
For more information about the Museum in a Box Program, contact Heather Campbell at hcampbel@richmond.edu.