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Overview

Providing innovative educational experiences is at the core of The Mint Museum's mission.

The Mint Museum engages audiences at many learning levels, always striving to enhance the learner’s appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. Lectures and demonstrations provide a window into the themes, cultural history and techniques of art. Classes sharpen minds as well as skills in art and craft media. The Mint Museum welcomes families, children, adults and seniors, offering gallery guides, touchable objects, hands-on workshops and Family Days that enable participants to connect to art and to each other.

Experience Art through Programs and Events!

Having two locations provides our visitors with twice as much to see and do! The Mint Museum and their affiliate groups organize a variety of programs and events throughout the year. Education programs are designed to enhance the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions at both locations, while events mix social interaction with informal art appreciation. Go to Programs & Events to view upcoming offerings at The Mint Museum.

	Adult Courses & Workshops Want to try your hand at a certain medium, but not for the long term? Take a workshop in a variety of media. Always wondered about the difference between a Monet and a Manet? Sign up for The Mint Museum’s famous art history courses, typically linked to a current exhibition. Adult classes offer a range of opportunities to explore art as concept and as process.
	Children & Families Adult-child workshops introduce parents and young children to an exhibition, and finish with an art activity. Afterschool and home school workshops introduce children to diverse art forms and world cultures, while weekend workshops and Family Days provide scavenger hunts and activities for the whole family’s enjoyment. Summer art camps offer creative fun and inspiration for a variety of age levels and abilities.
	Concerts and Performances Stimulate all the senses by attending performances at The Mint Museum. Chamber concerts, poetry readings and other events are designed to complement the visual art collections and exhibitions on view.
	Museum Events The Mint Museum and their affiliates offer a number of exciting events throughout the year. Ranging from the Latin American Festival to Derby Daze to the Home and Garden Tour, these and other events enable our members and the community to learn about other cultures, design, art collecting, and special arts-related topics. Social gatherings like galas, festivals, beer and wine tastings, and member openings are a great way to meet your fellow Charlotteans.
	Lectures & Demonstrations Participants will gain insight to The Mint Museum’s collections and exhibitions via artists, collectors, and special guest lecturers. Whether it’s a gallery walkthrough, a formal lecture, a concert, or a live process demonstration, these programs provide direct links between our visitors and the "real thing!"
	Museum Affiliates' Programs & Events The affiliate groups of The Mint Museum provide members with additional opportunities to become involved in the Museums through volunteering, educational and social events. Each organization presents unique insights into the Museum and the arts, and many of the Affiliates’ programs are open to the public. For more information on participating as a member of one of The Mint Museum's Affiliate groups, click here.
	Teachers & Schools The Mint Museum serves thousands of students every year, offering guided tours on a wide range of topics. Many tours are connected to the school curriculum, and one tour is required of all fifth graders in Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools. Our partnership also includes: in-class artist residencies, resource kits, student gallery space (Star Gallery), as well as teacher workshops.

 

Tours

The Mint Museum offer guided and self-guided tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions throughout the year. More info

Families and Kids

Find out more about family offerings, get tips on visiting The Mint Museum, download gallery guides and surf The Mint Museum’s fun-filled websites! More info

Teacher Resources

The Mint Museum offers numerous free and low-cost resources for teachers, after-school providers and parents. More info