A Case for the Existence of God – Mosaic Theater Company’s Intergenerational Matinee Program
The play is a story of a Black gay mortgage broker and a straight white construction worker who struggle over the terms of a home loan while connecting over fatherhood's joys and pains. They... Read more
Cemetery Grave Hunter: Discover DC History
This 90-minute program asks students to explore U.S. and Washington history through the lives of those buried at Historic Congressional Cemetery. Guided by an educator, students will locate gravesites, working in small groups to... Read more
Cinema Classroom at the Avalon – Chasing Coral
“Chasing Coral” is a powerful film that skillfully demonstrates how coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. It is the result of over 500 hours of underwater footage and support... Read more
Cinema Classroom at the Avalon – Inocente
"Inocente" is an intensely personal documentary about a young artist’s fierce determination to never surrender to the bleakness of her surroundings. At 15, Inocente refuses to let her dream of becoming an artist be... Read more
Cinema Classroom at the Avalon – The Courageous Life of Irena Sendler
"The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler", a film about a Polish social worker who saves thousands of Jewish children during World War II/The Holocaust. The program includes an introduction to the Holocaust and an... Read more
Making of Architecture
Making of Architecture is a two-part educational school program which features a tour of the Museum and a hands-on workshop. Students will begin with a tour of the museum in which elements of architecture,... Read more
Music Through the Ages
Music Through the Ages is an interactive concert which gives children a front row seat to the development of tonal music, helping them appreciate music from every culture and era. Each selection will feature... Read more
Power in your Hands: Byzantine Coins/Seals
Explore the history of the Byzantine Empire through an arts activity making coins or seals. Far from “falling,” the Eastern Roman Empire, which we call Byzantium, continued to thrive at the crossroads of Europe... Read more
Seeing Shapes and Colors
Seeing Shapes and Colors is a two-part educational school program that asks students to consider how paintings and sculptures use shapes and colors to communicate. The visit includes a tour of the Museum featuring... Read more
StoryScapes: Virtual 3D Model-Making and Storytelling Workshop
StoryScapes is a creative virtual workshop where students bring stories to life through 3D model-making. Using simple materials they’ll explore character, setting, and plot, then build miniature scenes that reflect their narratives. No art... Read more