Education
Our Mission
The Art Museum and Galleries 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 Art Museum and Galleries 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 Art Museum and Galleries at W&L offers tours, community programs and events, professional development, and digital resources.
News
The exhibition, on view starting Oct. 24, brings the Zimbabwean artist¡¯s sculptural exploration of memory, waste and the environmental aftermath of global power structures to the heart of Virginia.
The Sept. 30 screening features the work of Edward Burtynsky, whose solo exhibition is on view at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu will utilize the scholarship to participate in the trust¡¯s study abroad trip to Japan.
¡°Taking Place: Land Use and Environmental Impact¡± kicks off Sept. 11 with a keynote address by political scientist Thea Riofrancos.
This academic year¡¯s lineup of exhibits and events will explore the theme of ¡°Materiality & Transformation.¡±
William R. Sargent¡¯s talk on May 2 is part of the closing ceremony for Stephanie Shih¡¯s ¡®LONG TIME NO SEE (ºÃ¾Ã²»ÒŠ).¡¯
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.
The March 14 talk is part of the Museums at W&L¡¯s ¡®Lunch and Learn¡¯ series.
The plant evolutionary biologist¡¯s talk will be held on Mar. 13 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L¡¯s campus.
The Stanford University professor¡¯s talk will be held on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L¡¯s campus.
De Lissovoy will deliver a lecture on ¡°Unpacking an Art Exhibit and Thinking Like Collage¡± on Jan. 27.