The Exhibit Museum of Natural History is proud of the educational opportunities we provide to schools, the University community, and other community groups.  We strive to give these audiences access to the scientific resources of the University of Michigan, to provide outstanding educational programs, and to accomplish this with enthusiastic University student docents who teach visitors in small groups to ensure personal attention.

Over 20,000 school children visit the Museum annually.  Most participate in guided tours led by docents. The docents receive extensive training, mentoring, and evaluation from the Museum?s education staff.  The Museum uses inquiry-based styles of teaching.  Children are invited to look, touch, and question, with the exhibits as focal points.   

In this section you will find:

Descriptions of current program offerings for school and community groups, with special programs for preschool and  kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students, and community groups. 

Information about our Planetarium and its many programs.

Teacher and student resources, including detailed tour descriptions and corresponding Michigan Curriculum Framework objectives, pre- and post-visit materials, scavenger hunts, and crossword puzzles.

Information and resources for U-M Groups and Classes

If you have questions, feedback, or can't find what you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact the Education Director, Kira Berman (734-647-8574, kiberman@umich.edu).