Museum of Nebraska Art: discover the story behind the art of Nebraska

 

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 $500. To apply, please complete our registration form and submit your request. For more information: (308) 865-8975, Kelley Dachtler, Director of Educational Programming.

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, Kelley Dachtler, Director of Educational Programming.

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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, Kelley Dachtler, Director of Educational Programming.

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New Docent Training

The Docent team at MONA is an essential part of the Museum’s education program, and performs an important and far-reaching function: introducing and deepening the experience of the exhibitions for tour groups of all ages. As a Docent, you also benefit through special trainings and lectures by artists, art professionals, and community leaders; opportunities to be involved with special educational projects; and expanding your understanding of art. Being a member of the Docent team increases involvement with the University and the community, and promotes academic excellence through the arts.

Please call Kelley Dachtler, Director of Educational Programming, to learn more about becoming a MONA Docent: (308) 865-8975.

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Lesson Plans

Our lesson Plans are being revised. Please check back.

 

 

School Services Registration Form (pdf)

Art Lesson Plans

Art classes at MONA

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