FORT WORTH MUSEUM SCHOOL™
TURNS 75!
The Fort Worth Museum School is undertaking renovations of the classroom
courtyard and garden, enhancing opportunities for students to learn outside.
Learn more about the Museum School Courtyard renovation project below.
For seventy-five years, Museum School has introduced children to the wonders of the world around them. Founded in 1949 by sixteen women in Fort Worth, this early childhood enrichment program was originally called the “Frisky and Blossom Club.” Over the course of the program’s history, the Museum School curriculum has been refined, but it has remained anchored by the Museum’s incredible science and history collections. The program is creative and distinctive in the way it combines natural and physical sciences, history, and anthropology with art and literature.
Museum School holds the distinction of being the first museum preschool in Texas and one of the pioneers nationally in recognizing the capacity of children, ages 3-6, to learn about science and natural history. The dedicated Museum School staff have expertly presented lessons to generations of children, inspiring students to dream of becoming astronauts, engineers, historians, paleontologists, and much more through their encounters with real objects and real stories. Museum School stands as a testament to the power of early childhood education in fostering a love for learning.
Celebrating 75 years and planning for the future.
The Fort Worth Museum School is undertaking renovations of the classroom
courtyard and garden, enhancing opportunities for students to learn outside.
Museum School Garden & Courtyard Project
By resurfacing the classroom courtyard and amending existing structures, Museum School will expand its existing usable outdoor learning space, making the entirety of the area accessible to students of all ages and abilities. The courtyard is an extension of the classrooms, and by creating more usable space, students will have even more opportunities to conduct experiments, engage in hands-on learning, and enjoy outdoor play.
The Museum School Garden renovation will continue to honor the legacy of Jeannie Wolfe, Museum School Director, from 1993 to 2012. The reimagined outdoor space will spark curiosity and love of our natural environment. The space will serve as an opportunity for students to engage in unstructured outdoor play, fostering a love of nature and inspiring all those who enjoy the space to learn and grow.
Project Goals:
- Create an enriched outdoor learning garden that caters to students.
- Extend the learning experience from indoor classrooms to a vibrant outdoor setting.
- Emphasize the development of gross motor skills and STEM learning in an outdoor setting.
Be a part of Museum School History by adding your very own brick to the renovated Museum School courtyard. There are only 500 bricks available. Claim your piece of Museum School History today! Click here to learn more or to support Museum School.
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF FORT WORTH MUSEUM SCHOOL
Thank You for Joining Us on March 30th
We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with friends, teachers, and alumni as we looked back on 75 years of memories and explored how Museum School continues to grow and innovate for future generations.
FORT WORTH MUSEUM SCHOOL
75TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE
Available for purchase March 24 - April 7
Commemorate 75 years of the joy, wonder, and imagination that have defined Fort Worth Museum School for generations by ordering your exclusive 75th Anniversary merchandise.
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