GW faculty and students from all disciplines are encouraged to use our collections, educational programs and professional expertise to support their teaching, learning and career development. Collaborate with us on student- and faculty-driven events, class visits and projects inspired by the museum collections.
Gallery Visits
You can arrange a group visit to our galleries to explore current exhibitions and study works on view. Guided tours are available by appointment. Please reach out to our Education Department for advice on class visits and assignments.
Research Center Appointments
Students and faculty have access to tens of thousands of artworks and artifacts beyond what is on display in the galleries. You can schedule a class visit to our research centers at the museum on the Foggy Bottom campus, and to our collections center on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus.
Non-circulating research library focused on textiles, fashion, design and global traditions.
Contact: Tracy Meserve, [email protected]
Location: Foggy Bottom Campus, the museum at 701 21st St. NW
Study collection of 4,000 global textile fragments ranging from antiquity to contemporary art.
Contact: Karthika Audinet, [email protected]
Location: Foggy Bottom Campus, the museum at 701 21st St. NW
Study collection of maps, prints, newspapers and ephemera, as well as a non-circulating research library, focused on D.C. history.
Contact: Kasey Sease, [email protected]
Location: Foggy Bottom Campus, the museum at 701 21st St. NW
Storage, conservation and care for The Textile Museum Collection and GW’s art collection.
Contact: [email protected]
Location: Virginia Science and Technology Campus
Student Opportunities
Students present and network with professionals in the fields of decorative arts, art history and museum studies in this annual spring event.
Students publish original research on the history and development of the nation’s capital on the museum's Evolution D.C. blog.
The museum provides GW students with professional development opportunities through part-time paid positions that provide hands-on learning and career training.
Student groups can propose a cultural or arts-related event to be hosted at the museum during public hours.
Faculty Opportunities
Faculty from across the GW community can partner with us on unique projects to enhance teaching, research and professional growth. Contact Lori Kartchner, curator of education, to begin a conversation about your idea.
