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The Norton Simon Museum is committed to providing meaningful educational opportunities to all members of its community: children and their families, students and teachers, lifelong learners and people with different abilities. The Museum’s programs are designed to foster the imagination and build a deep understanding of human creativity and expression. They center on the Museum’s outstanding art collections, which range from classical Indian and Southeast Asian sculpture, to European painting, sculpture and prints from the early Renaissance through the early 20th century, to postwar American painting, sculpture and photography.
Education Department
626.844.6980
educate@nortonsimon.org
Museum from Home
While the Museum is temporarily closed, we have assembled some of our digital resources to help you stay connected with our community.
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Distance Learning
Find resources for teachers, designed to help support art engagement—whether in the classroom or virtually.
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Family, Youth and Teens
Explore the collections and special exhibitions of the Norton Simon Museum through engaging tours, hands-on workshops and designed to inspire and delight the whole family.
| Stories in the Afternoon | Young Artists’ Workshop |
| Family Days | Middle School ArtsLab |
| Art Adventures Tour | Teen Arts |
| Thursday Summer Fun | Family Festival |
Adult Art Classes
Enjoy art-making workshops and in-gallery courses in conjunction with the permanent collection and special exhibitions.
| Drawing Classes | |
| Art-Making Workshops | |
Visitors with Special Needs
All visitors are welcome to enjoy the diverse collections at the Norton Simon Museum. Educational programming for students and adults with special needs are provided upon request.
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Multimedia
Audio tours, podcasts, brochures and videos enhance an onsite and online knowledge of the Museum’s collections and the history of the institution.
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