Quantcast

Programs + Education

School visits, field trips, oral histories, teen artist workshops, and multiple ways to get involved!

Featured Programs + Events

  • Teen Artist Workshops for Summer

    Teen Artist Workshops for Summer

    Join Seattle’s School of Rock and Rain City Rock Camp for Girls at EMP for guaranteed summerlong fun. Youth can gain hands-on instrumental proficiencies, get a historic and cultural perspective of music trends, hone writing skills, and most importantly rock out. EMP members, former campers, YAB, and EMP affiliates save more than 15% on camps at Rain City Rock Camp for Girls until classes are full, and on School of Rock camps now through May 30. more

  • Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival

    Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival

    From June 1–September 15, the ninth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival will be accepting short film submissions for entry into the competition. Presented by EMP Museum in partnership with SIFF, the festival promotes and encourages an awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the art of science fiction and fantasy cinema. The Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival has sold out the renowned 800-seat Cinerama for the last five years in a row, packing the house with enthusiastic fans from the region’s sci-fi, fantasy, and film communities.

CommAcc 168x110

Community Access Program

EMP’s Community Access program enables individuals experiencing financial, physical, or social barriers to visit the museum. The museum serves regional residents by opening its doors to all who might benefit from EMP’s rich educational and cultural resources. more

STAR-168x110

S.T.A.R.

Open to ensembles of all musical genres based in schools or the wider community, EMP’s S.T.A.R (Students Training in Artistic Reach) program supports youth music ensembles by conveying the artistic skills necessary to perform in a professional capacity. more

EduRes_168x110

Educational Resources

Online or on-site, EMP provides teachers with the resources they need. EMP offers a variety of resources for educators to use in their classrooms, including lesson plans, oral history resources, and interactive resources. more

Creativity Camps

EMP is proud to team up with Seattle Children's Theatre and Pacific Science Center for Creativity Camps this summer. Kids in 1st to 8th grade will gain access to arts and educational opportunities in some of Seattle's most prestigious institutions. more