Museum of Nebraska Art: discover the story behind the art of Nebraska
Teacher Resources
MONA offers a wide selection of art resources for teachers:
Miles to MONA – Funding for your School Visit
Thanks to grants from the Theodore G. Baldwin Foundation and the Peter Kiewit Foundation, funding is available on a first come/first serve basis to offset transportation costs for a class visit. Schools are eligible to receive 100% funding, up to $250. To apply, please complete our registration form and submit your request.
Learning Days – Enhancing your School Visit
A Learning Day experience is an excellent way for students to experience MONA in person through a cross-discipline, educational approach. Students participate in three activities: a studio art activity, a creative writing lesson, and an interactive Museum tour. Learning activities are specially designed for the students' grade level and target specific exhibitions or selected artworks. Instructors have studio art, education, and/or docent training background.
Two-week advance notice is required; student number is limited. Cost is $125 for 3 activities and $100 for 2 activities. Limited funding is available to help offset the school's costs. Call for more information: (308) 865-8975, Jill Wicht, Director of Education.
Distance Learning - Take a Virtual Trip to MONA
Utilize the MONA collection and exhibitions conveniently in your classroom by taking a virtual trip to the Museum for a distance education lesson. Interact with knowledgeable docents and instructors as they connect various disciplines of study with art. Call for more information: (308) 865-8975, Jill Wicht, Director of Education.
Lesson Plans
MONA has developed a library of lesson plans centered on artworks in the collection for use in the classroom. Each one includes a lesson overview, art exemplar, objectives, procedure, and activities along with state standard and curriculum areas, assessment, resources, materials, and a vocabulary list. These lessons can also be adapted for Learning Days or Distance Learning programs.
Left Behind Mountains Ahead, John Falter lesson plan, poster, and teacher resource packet are available by calling (308) 865-8559. Download the John Falter Resource Packet (pdf).
School Services
Registration Form (pdf)
Phone:
phone: (308) 865-8559
fax: (308) 865-8104
Email MONA
Location:
2401 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
Just minutes north of Interstate 80, with plenty of free parking on the
north side of the Museum. Maps.
Hours:
Tue. - Sat.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun.: 1 - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and
major holidays.
FREE ADMISSION
For more information, contact the Museum of Nebraska Art (308) 865-8559, or Email MONA