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Top Secret
Saturdays, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, 2025
What kinds of objects can be found in the vaults of The Trout Gallery? And what stories might they tell? Join us as we explore mystery objects contained within our vaults through stories and hands-on art activities.
For 5-8 year olds
Meets at Bosler Library, 158 West High St., Carlisle
Culture Studio
After-school art club
Held at Lamberton and Wilson middle schools each Fall and Spring. Students explore culture through the lens of art during each 8-week themed session. After school to 5pm. FREE.
Spring 2025
College Students
Opportunities
Students from every discipline are encouraged to apply for both volunteer and paid opportunities.
Faculty
The Trout Gallery is a teaching museum dedicated to supporting students' educational experiences at Dickinson College. In addition to exhibitions on view, we have over 12,000 objects in our permanent collection that can be brought out of storage for a single class visit or placed on view in our Curricular Gallery for students to study independently. We schedule visits and manage object requests for all audiences on a first-come, first-served basis. Making reservations before the start of the semester is highly recommended. Education staff are available to consult on possible connections between course content and collection objects. Please email Heather Flaherty at flaherth@dickinson.edu if you have questions.
2025
Summer Programs
Bring your day camp, club, or organization for a 90 minute workshop during select summer weeks. All workshops include a hands on activity. Individual workshops are offered free of charge. Reservations are required. Email Hadley D'Esopo at desopoh@dickinson.edu or call (717) 254-8116 to schedule your visit.
ESL and Foreign Language Tours
The Trout Gallery offers innovative programs that use works of art to teach language skills. Programs are taught by student interns trained in second language acquisition and museum interpretation.
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Contact flaherth@dickinson.edu to set up a visit for your language class.
Public Tours
Groups of five or more individuals may sign up for a free guided tour of current exhibitions. To make a reservation, email flaherth@dickinson.edu or call (717) 245-1492.