Our education team of professional artist educators work closely with teachers and group leaders to develop gallery and studio experiences that are relevant, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. We work with educators to craft one-hour guided gallery tours and three-hour hands-on workshops that can be adapted to meet each group’s needs. Learn more about tour and workshop offerings.

Connect with The Andy Warhol Museum online for a wide range of educational experiences for all ages. Through live videoconferencing, participants can discuss works of art in our galleries, watch presentations, and participate in live art making activities while sharing in two-way conversations with museum educators. Many of our online lessons exploring Warhol’s life, artistic practice, and legacy can be adapted for a virtual experience or we can tailor an experience specifically for your group. Email AWMeducation@warhol.org for more information and to book your virtual visit.

Cost: all experiences will be free or donation based through August 31, 2020

Accommodations: museum educators can also provide Powerpoints, lesson plans, pre-recorded audio and video presentations and select art materials to enhance the learning experience for students who do not have access to the internet.

Technology Requirements:

• Connect with us through Zoom or Skype, or any other web-based virtual platform. This requires a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam, microphone, and speakers. A digital projector is recommended if you would like to project the computer screen.
• Test calls with the museum are strongly recommended employing the equipment and platform you will be using the day of your visit.

Explore Warhol’s life and artistic practice through innovative, interdisciplinary resources that support classroom learning and arts integration. Through lesson plans, Powerpoint presentations, videos, and other resources, we strive to make the museum’s exhibitions and collections available to classrooms around the world.

We encourage educators to prepare for their visit to the museum with resources that support LGBTQ+ inclusion.

The Warhol is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships for group visits for schools and nonprofit community-based organizations in need. Funding is also available for busing and other transportation costs within Allegheny County. Scholarships are made possible through the generous support of The Grable Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and an anonymous donor. To indicate your interest in a scholarship, submit a group visit request.

Teacher workshops focus on ways to use contemporary art in your classroom while meeting state and national learning standards. Workshop topics include color theory, aesthetics, collaboration, creativity, and hands-on practices like silkscreen printing. These engaging, participatory workshops help you return to your classroom energized and inspired. Participants may receive Act 48 credit hours.

This annual open house features special previews of exhibitions, lectures, gallery talks, art-making and discussion activities, and classroom resources. Teachers in attendance receive information about school partnership and scholarship opportunities and may receive Act 48 credit hours. Due to restrictions in response to COVID-19, we have no scheduled Open Houses.  Please check back for additional information regarding Teacher Open House at The Warhol. 

Join our Teacher Appreciation Program to receive exclusive benefits, including a year of free admission for yourself. It’s our way of saying thank you. Teacher Appreciation Program participation earns you:

• Free admission for teacher named on pass
• Invitations to museum social events
• Special workshops

Andy Warhol’s Time Capsules are one of his largest collecting projects, in which he saved source material for his artwork as well as ephemera from his daily life. This site allows you to explore Warhol’s Time Capsule 21 as well as Community Time Capsules, a collection of personal objects and stories that provide a window into local immigrant culture.