Educational Programs
Family Programs
Nan Colton
Check the calendar for dates and times
The Museum’s popular performing artist-in-residence
continues her interactive presentations, which are free with Museum
admission. Ms. Colton, an experienced actress and director, writes
her own one-woman scripts, inspired by special exhibitions, the Museum’s
collection, and themes and people related to both. She performs in
the Marly Room and encourages audience participation.
Discovery Hour
For All Ages
Fourth Thursdays,
1-2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission
Enjoy cool art in the Museum during the hot days of summer. Participants will find a great work in the collection using a Museum Masterpiece Treasure Hunt and will also handle touchable objects related to the art. Check the calendar for dates and artworks.
Youth Programs
Hands-on art activities for young people are available after Ms. Colton's Saturday performances by making a reservation with the Curator of Education. For more information call 727-896-2667, ext. 218, or e-mail
click here.
Family Day: Art in the Park
Saturday, March 22
12:30-4 p.m.
Free with Museum admission
Adult Programs
“Whet Your Appetite” Spotlight Tours
Last Tuesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m.-noon
Free with Museum admission
Digest a little art enrichment before lunch with these half-hour tours focusing on themes in the MFA collection. Check the
calendar for dates and topics.
Coffee Talk - Designed for ages +55
Free with Museum admission
Coffee provided by Starbucks
$1 donation for variety refreshments
“Coffee Talks” provide the perfect opportunity to meet others interested in art and to make new friends.
Check the
calendar for upcoming Coffee Talks.
Docent-led Tours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30am and 2:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm
Trained docents give an overview of the Museum's collection and
special exhibitions. Specialized tours are also available. Please contact
the Museum receptionist at 727-896-2667, ext. 210 for more information.
Teachers Programs
School Outreach
Schedule a free 45-minute presentation on the Museum’s collection and/or special exhibition at your school.
Junior Docent Program
Register to bring your students to learn how to present tours like a docent.
Touch Kits
Inspired by the MFA collection, these kits include touchable art objects, Sunshine State Standard-based lesson plans, art history information, and additional materials for use in the classroom. Kits are available for loan on African; African-American; Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greek and Roman; Asian; Native American; Pre-Columbian; Glass; Impressionism; and MFA Highlights.
Online Lesson Plans
Click on this link to be taken to the Museum's online lesson plans pages
Lesson plans.
For more information on programs contact Faith Rockenstein, Curator of Education, at 727-896-2667, ext. 218,
or via e-mail
click here.
Community Outreach
Experienced docents can provide 45-minute presentations on a wide
range of art topics related to the Museum's collection. These programs
are free to non-profits; a fee of $50 contribution is requested from
for-profits. For more information, please call community outreach
chair Fran Parsons at 727-522-8198.
Visitors are encouraged to paint and draw at the MFA.
Call Faith Rockenstein, Curator of Education, 727-896-2667, ext. 218 for information.
The City of St. Petersburg, the Pinellas County Arts Council, and the employees of the St. Petersburg Times provide support for educational programs and materials.
