Resources For Educators
The Museum offers a wide range of educational programming, content and resources for various grade levels and interests.
The Museum seeks to provide educators with the resources they need to provide creative approaches to curriculum standards and to become actively involved in the educational lives of our young community members. Kennebunk’s past comes to life through exhibitions, programs and activities suited for school-aged audiences and educators. These offerings range from self-guided discovery in our galleries to interdisciplinary, custom programs with our dedicated staff and volunteers.
Learn about the Brick Store Museum’s programs, online resources, educational opportunities, and more here on this page.
There is something for every age level to explore here at the Museum!
Resources for Educators
Museum Education staff is always happy to work with you to create custom content.
With 55,000 items in the Museum collection, we span centuries of history and art in Maine.
Contact us Museum Educator Joyce Schnaars at jschnaars@brickstoremuseum.org or (207)985-4802 to get the conversation started. We’ll find the best fit on our team and respond accordingly. We look forward to hearing from you!
Field Trips
The Museum’s on-campus field trip programs include access to the Museum galleries and beyond. They are designed for varied age groups and help to meet curriculum standards.
Click below to see our complete list of offerings.
Museum in Your Classroom
If you can’t make it to the Brick Store Museum, bring the Museum to your classroom! Whether exploring our Curriculum Kits or welcoming a Museum Educator to your class with artifacts and histories, these resources can supplement your curriculum.
Online Resources
The Museum’s Digital Learning Center aggregates all of our online educational resources in one place, including Research capsules and databases; DIY activities; recorded lectures; Century Portals (with activities); online exhibits; and more.
Research Capsules
The Museum is proud to host several “Research Capsules,” resources that have been developed through partnerships with local and state volunteers to delve into specific histories and create larger resources for learning and exploration. Educators and the general public alike can use these resources for free.
Customized Learning
Don’t see what you’re looking for? The Museum’s Education Team is always happy to work with you to create custom content.
With close to 55,000 items in the Museum collection, we span centuries of history and art in Maine.
Simply contact Museum Educator Joyce Schnaars at jschnaars@brickstoremuseum.org or (207)985-4802 to get the conversation started. We look forward to hearing from you!
More to Explore
York County Teacher Membership Program
The Museum is proud to offer educators free Museum membership. Their work has lasting effects on students’ abilities to understand the world. Free membership is offered to all York County teachers.* Not only are our county’s teachers the conduits of knowledge to the next generation of lifelong learners (and museum-goers!), but this small effort for teachers aligns with our commitment to community engagement, personal connections to history and providing access to all.
* Complimentary individual membership is offered to nursery school through Grade 12 teachers in a public or private school in York County. The benefits of membership are not transferable.
Click below to apply online, or here for a printable form.
High School Book Awards
Did you know that the Museum recognizes graduating Kennebunk High School seniors for excellence in Art and History each year, as nominated by their teachers? Learn more about this award program, and how to create one for your school.
Mobile Exhibit Case Program
The Brick Store Museum holds 55,000 items relating to Kennebunk history, art and cultures in its collection. Every year, less than 5% of the collection is on view via exhibitions.
Help us get more of the collection out of storage and into the community, where it can really make a difference and illustrate the past at selected locations throughout town. Apply to be a site today!
Plan Your Visit
Kennebunk’s past comes to life through exhibitions and programs. Programs range from self-guided discovery in our galleries to interdisciplinary programs with our talented staff and volunteers. There is something for every age level to explore here at the Museum!
Additional Learning Resources
The sites below are not part of the Museum’s offerings, but are important learning resources that the Museum Education Team uses and we are happy to share with you (updated frequently):
Civics & History
- iCivics: free plans and activities to teach history and civics, for parents and teachers
- Educating for American Democracy: inquiry-based content framework for excellence in history and civics for all learners that is organized by major themes and questions. Free!
Wabanaki History & Culture
- The Wabanaki Collection: quality Wabanaki learning resources for the classroom
- Abbe Museum: Museum education plans, programs and resources
- Native-Land: Interactive indigenous land map and Teacher’s Guide
- Wabanaki REACH: Educational programs for Maine communities
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For Families
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The Museum School | Classes
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Tours, Talks & Gatherings
Tours, talks and gatherings occur at the Museum year-round. Check out what’s coming up! (Learn more…)
Special Events
See upcoming community events that broaden our history and celebrate our shared experiences. (Learn more…)
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