Education
Our Mission
The Museums at W&L advance learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.
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The Museums at W&L holds exhibitions, permanent galleries, lectures, classes, and events throughout the year. These events, along with the collections, provide ample opportunities to integrate museum learning into academic life.
University Students
Washington and Lee students who are interested in learning about and engaging with the museums have several opportunities to work with us, participate in events, and stay connected.
University Faculty
Washington and Lee faculty use museum collections to enhance class curricula. Museum staff can arrange handling sessions, lectures, or a tour for classes.
K12 and Community
Looking to expand classroom learning or wish to engage your children in art and history? The Museums at W&L offers tours, community programs and events, professional development, and digital resources.
Leading Expert and Scholar of Chinese Export Ceramics to Deliver Lecture at W&L
William R. Sargent’s talk on May 2 is part of the closing ceremony for Stephanie Shih’s ‘LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見).’
Leah Naomi Green to Hold Reading and Conversation on Language and Narrative
The April 7 event is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
Washington and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown.
University of Virginia Professor Sylvia Chong to Deliver Lecture on Commodity Orientalism
The March 14 talk is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
Banu Subramaniam of Wellesley College to Deliver Lecture on Modern Plant Sciences
The plant evolutionary biologist’s talk will be held on Mar. 13 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
Ceramicist and Physicist Hideo Mabuchi to Deliver Lecture on Ceramics and Cultural Belonging
The Stanford University professor’s talk will be held on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
Sandy de Lissovoy is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
De Lissovoy will deliver a lecture on “Unpacking an Art Exhibit and Thinking Like Collage” on Jan. 27.
Museums at W&L: Winter 2025 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.
Award-Winning Poet Sally Wen Mao to Deliver Glasgow Reading at W&L
The public reading on Nov. 7 will be accompanied by a writing workshop for W&L students.
Meditation Garden Series Offers Space for Reflection
The Museums at W&L will lead guided meditations on Saturdays from Oct. 12 through Nov. 2 in the Watson Galleries, in conjunction with Emma Steinkraus’ “Impossible Garden/Dusk & Dawn” exhibit.
The Museums at W&L Present Emma Steinkraus’ ‘Impossible Garden: Dusk & Dawn’
The exhibition, on view starting Oct. 2, celebrates women artists in overlooked genres.
Indigenous Artist Sandra Laronde to Deliver Lenfest Center Series Keynote Address at W&L
An authentic Indigenous dinner will accompany Laronde’s talk on Oct. 7 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.