• Students studying artworks in the Nissley Gallery as part of Professor Barlett's Psychology of Happiness class. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20. Students studying artworks in the Nissley Gallery as part of Professor Barlett's Psychology of Happiness class. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20.
  • Students studying works from the permanent collection as part of Object Lessons, taught by Professor Aleci. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20. Students studying works from the permanent collection as part of Object Lessons, taught by Professor Aleci. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20.
  • Class discussion in the Nissley Gallery as part of Professor Barlett's Psychology of Happiness class. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20. Class discussion in the Nissley Gallery as part of Professor Barlett's Psychology of Happiness class. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20.
  • Assistant Director and Collections Manager Lindsay Marino leads a discussion with Professor Guarasci's General Anthropology class in the exhibition "Stitched Stories." Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20. Assistant Director and Collections Manager Lindsay Marino leads a discussion with Professor Guarasci's General Anthropology class in the exhibition "Stitched Stories." Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20.
  • Student closely examining a clock from the museum's permanent collection as part of the course CNX 258, Object Lessons, taught by Professor Aleci. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20. Student closely examining a clock from the museum's permanent collection as part of the course CNX 258, Object Lessons, taught by Professor Aleci. Photo by Gina Erdyneeva '20.
  • Students working with the museum's permanent collection as part of Professor Smith's ANT253, Andean Archaeology. Photo by Janie Kreines. Students working with the museum's permanent collection as part of Professor Smith's ANT253, Andean Archaeology. Photo by Janie Kreines.
  • Visitors activating Sonya Clark's "Finding Freedom" with black lights at the opening reception of the exhibition. Photo by Deb Grove. Visitors activating Sonya Clark's "Finding Freedom" with black lights at the opening reception of the exhibition. Photo by Deb Grove.
  • Visitor pointing to the site-specific installation "Hostile Terrain 94" at the opening reception for "Hostile Terrain." Photo by Deb Grove. Visitor pointing to the site-specific installation "Hostile Terrain 94" at the opening reception for "Hostile Terrain." Photo by Deb Grove.

A Catalyst for Curricular Innovation

The museum partners with academic departments to offer tours, object-based learning workshops, and research opportunities that draw from its permanent collection, changing exhibitions, and visiting artists. Previous class visits have included a variety of disciplines not limited to American Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Classics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics. The Phillips believes that art and material culture can enrich the experiences of all the different departments found on campus.

A Chance to Explore the Museum Profession

Through internships and work study, students can explore what it means to be a museum professional and gain valuable hands-on experience. Approximately twenty F&M student employees are part of the Phillips team and act as museum attendants and aides. The museum also offers select internships to students from local colleges and is exploring the possibilities of beginning a new internship for credit program that would give F&M students a more in-depth experience.

A Learning Community

The Phillips Museum is a bridge to informal learning that spans both the campus and the wider community by offering exhibitions that explore and illuminate our common experience through images and objects. Recent programs include a paint night, story slam, bookmaking workshop, terrarium workshop, series of mini lunch hour tours, and artists talks. Admission and the majority of these programs are free and open to all. We hope that you will visit us soon!

Want to Learn More? 

Faculty & Professional Staff

Want to learn more about how F&M's faculty and staff work with the museum's team and collections? Inteterested in setting up a class visit or collections-based module? From a nearby school or organization and want to collaborate?

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Students

Want to find out more about hands-on opportunities for students at the museum? Take a look at previous senior exhibitions, undergraduate research, and meet some of the student team at the Phillips Museum of Art!

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