Dive into a world of imagination with our self-guided Field Trips and In-Museum Workshops!
From shapeshifting costumes to exploring music and activism, students harness the transformative power of cultural expression through engaging exhibitions and activities. Our programs uniquely blend 21st century skills with WA State's core objectives, and spark dialogue and collaborative thinking.
We support inclusive learning with Sensory Kits featuring noise-cancelling headphones and tactile tools. Ready to ignite your students' imagination? Book now, and our educators will personalize your MOPOP adventure!
Self-guided field trips at MOPOP are flexible exploring and learning experiences, whether you are here for 2 hours or 4. Plus, self-guided field trips are available all year round!
Field Trips can be scheduled during museum open hours and must be booked two weeks in advance to qualify for the Education group rate.
Investigate how costume designers weave stories using art and math. Students will become designers working collaboratively to craft costumes with life-size mannequins to manipulate, transform, and build composite shapes using different fabric textures and clothing accessories.
Educators, this workshop would be great for your students if you are learning about: shapes, color theory, composition, visual arts, character archetypes or tropes, or storytelling through design.
Watch your students bloom into inspired storytellers while exploring, comparing, and contrasting the individual centered Hero’s Journey and the collaborative Collective Journey story structures! Students will use imagination and creativity to connect with story structures through their favorite pop culture examples. They’ll also celebrate their own identities while creating fantasy characters and embarking on a journey together to problem-solve as a collective community.
Educators, this workshop would be great for your students if you are learning about: Story Building/Writing, Hero’s Journey story structure, Collective Journey story structure, character archetypes, writing narratives, or language arts.
What can games like Minecraft teach us about establishing a community and our roles in building relationships? From creating basic survival needs to sharing surpluses and asking for help, students will investigate how communities form, develop, and grow using simulated habitats in an interactive, real-life game environment.
Educators, this workshop would be great for your students if you are learning about: Community, civics, economics, sustainability, history, or social studies.
From musicians who use songs as a call to action to photographers who use images as protest, pop culture plays a critical role in activism. Students will analyze different pop culture works, and the "machines" creative folx have produced that we all can use to make a difference. Then, they will explore their skills and interests to process collective anger, raise awareness, and let their voices be heard through crafted personal social justice statements.
Educators, this workshop would be great for your students if you are learning about: photography, activism, social justice, writing or individual and collective impact.
For more information on in-museum learning, contact us at [email protected].
Field Trips are available all year round and In-Museum Workshops are available September through June! Education visits and In-Museum Workshops must be scheduled during museum open hours and two weeks in advance to qualify for the Education group rate.
Eligible Education groups qualify for a discounted museum admission of $6.00 per person for K-12 groups or $11 per person for college/university groups. Admission includes an orientation and access to exhibitions for the day. To qualify, reservations must be made by a teacher (K-12, homeschool, college/university, etc.), school administrator, or designated parent representative. Special exhibition access may incur additional fees.
In-Museum Workshops are 45 to 60 minutes long and $110.00 per workshop. Workshops accommodate up to 30 students; if a group is more than 30, multiple workshops may be required. Museum admission is required for each person in the group and is paid separately. Saturday requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Groups ineligible for the education group rate may still book an In-Museum Workshop.
Transportation reimbursement is available to a limited number of qualified groups. To be considered, please complete the application form three weeks before your scheduled visit.
Eligibility Guidelines: