School and Homeschool Programs
JAHM offers award-winning educational programs for schools and homeschool groups, scouts, and the general public. School programs are fun, hands-on experiences that:

  • Meet objectives of Illinois’ Learning Standards
  • Cost between $4 and $6 per student
  • Allow teachers and chaperones to attend scheduled education programs at no charge (1 chaperone per 10 students)
  • Are accessible to disabled students

School Programs
Programs include:

  • Prairie Pioneers
  • Toys and Games of Times Past
  • Founding Families
  • History Hunt
  • To the Moon!
  • The Route 66 Experience
  • Joliet Downtown Loop: Architecture and
    Monument Walk in Downtown Joliet
  • Native American Culture in Will County

For complete lesson descriptions and information detailing how to schedule school programs, please download an Education Program Guide here.

How do I schedule my class for an education program?

First, download and read the Education Program Guide here.

Call or e-mail the Education Department
Educator - Kim Shehorn-Martin
(815) 723-5201, ext. 235
k.shehorn@jolietmuseum.org

Especially for Homeschool
Homeschool groups enjoy many of the programs in our education program guide. Please contact
Kim Shehorn, Education Director, at 815-723-5201 ext. 235.

Download Museum Programming for Homeschool Families, which lists homeschool program dates from
March through May, 2010.

Problems downloading? Contact:
Kim Shehorn, Education Director
815-723-5201 ext. 235