Teachers New to the Skirball
Education is at the core of the Skirball's mission. We are always excited to greet new teachers and new students and introduce them to an array of programs which are aimed at building cross-cultural understanding and inspiring civic engagement. Our programs offer a unique opportunity to examine heritage, history, and the arts in ways that touch students on a visceral level and provoke critical thinking, imagination, and reflection.
The Skirball offers school tours of art exhibitions, performing arts programs and in-school residencies, and professional development for teachers. As part of our community of educators, you will receive discounts on membership, special announcements about exhibitions and programs, and access to classroom resources to use in conjunction with your visits.
If you've never been to the Skirball before with your class, we can provide you with some helpful hints for coordinating a successful visit and integrating the tour content into your classroom curriculum. We have a wealth of resources to help you prepare your class for the best visit possible. If you would like, a member of the Skirball Education staff can meet with you one-on-one to preview your tour. Simply request a "staff preview" by e-mailing
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and we will be happy to show you around and describe in detail what you and your students will do during their visit.
Answers to most of the questions you might have about group size, the times and dates of tours, and the registration process found on our FAQs. If you have further questions, please feel free to e-mail us at
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and we will respond promptly with the answers you need.
When you are ready to request a tour, please go to our How to Register page and fill out our convenient on-line form. Make sure to include in the form who referred to as that person will receive an admissions scholarship for his or her tour. Once you have completed the form, we will e-mail you to confirm your tour and provide you with pre-visit materials and specific information about your trip.
On the morning of your tour, a staff member from the Education Department will greet you and your group in the lobby. We look forward to seeing you on the day of your program and meeting you for the first of what will hope will be many visits to the Skirball.
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