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School Group Visits

There are three ways to bring your students to the Capital Jewish Museum - Explore, Tour, or Workshop. Learn more below, or click the button to the right to submit your booking request.

Explore

Allow your students to explore the exhibits at their own pace. To prepare for this self-guided visit, a member of our Education Team will help you plan your trip, and your group will receive a custom Activity Guide for students to help them engage.

  • All Ages
  • Recommended 60-90 minutes
  • $100 for every 10 visitors (Ongoing Exhibitions only) OR $125 for every 10 visitors (Ongoing and Special Exhibitions)

Tour

Guided by an expert docent, your group will visit each exhibition and discuss the people, organizations, and activism that inspire and challenge us today. We’ll dig deep into local Jewish history and culture, from the city’s first synagogues to the diverse contemporary community.

Workshop

These curriculum-aligned, inquiry-based experiences encourage students to focus on specific themes within the Museum. Currently available workshops are listed to the right. 

  • Ages vary 
  • 2 hours 
  • $425 for 25 students
  • Many Sides of Me: Bring your youngest learners for an exploration of identity, community, and inclusivity. K-3rd grade. 
  • Voices and Values:  Connect to values like tikkun olam (repair the world) and kehillah (community) by engaging with stories and artifacts that illustrate the many ways to live them out. 4th-10th grade. 
  • What Makes History? Applying a critical eye to the exhibitions, students will become curators, considering how and why Museums tell their stories. 7th-12th grade. 
  • Jewish DC: An American Story: Explore pivotal moments in Jewish American history through the lens of Washington’s Jewish community—and discover what makes the DC Jewish story uniquely its own.. 7th-12th grade. 
  • Mensches in the Movement: From marching at the Supreme Court to speaking up at community meetings to making public policy, explore how Jewish Washingtonians have acted on behalf of their communities and values. Through artifact-centered stories, students will weigh the opportunities and responsibilities of civic engagement.  7th-12th grade. 

Policies and FAQ

When are school group visits available? The Capital Jewish Museum currently offers School Group Visits Wednesday-Friday and Sundays, starting at 10am. Visits should be scheduled with at least one month’s notice.  

How do I book a School Group Visit? Follow this link to the request form. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps and an invoice to pay a $50 deposit within one week.  

What is your policy on chaperones? We require one adult chaperone for every five elementary aged students and one adult for every ten secondary aged students. Required chaperones are included in the cost of the visit; additional chaperones can be added to any visit for an additional $10 per adult.  

My school has limited financial resources (including Title 1 status). Can I still plan a visit? Finances should never be a barrier to learning. If cost is prohibitive, please email [email protected] and we’ll work with you.  

What about my group’s accessibility needs? We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. The Capital Jewish Museum is an ADA compliant facility and our Educators are trained to accommodate learning differences. Please specify your group’s accessibility needs in your School Visit Request.  

None of these visit options are quite what I’m looking for. Can I customize? Yes, custom programming can be created for your group. Pricing may vary; please email [email protected] to coordinate.  

What other educational resources does the Capital Jewish Museum offer? Visit the Learn page of our website to access free, downloadable primary sources and lesson plans, or check out upcoming Educator or Youth and Family programs! 

Education programs at the Museum are made possible, in part, by Sue Ducat in memory of Stanley Cohen, z”l, The Alper Education Fund, The Bresler Family Education Fund, The Michael Goldstein Education Fund, The Doris & Robert I. Silverman Endowment, and The Morse-Loeb Fund.