Museum History

Scott EdTech Gallery

The Scott EdTech Gallery is a learning center for Museum visitors, featuring a wide range of materials about art and artists, such as:

  • computer programs and games for all ages
  • daily screening of videos related to Joslyn's current exhibitions
  • a comfortable reading area and browsing copies of many books for both children and adults

In addition, Audio Guides and Art Packs can be checked out (free of charge) in the EdTech Gallery for use in the Museum galleries.

An education staff member is on hand at the EdTech Resource Desk to assist visitors during regular Museum hours (Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. 12noon-4pm). The EdTech Gallery is located on the lower level of the Joslyn Memorial building.

 


Computers

Six easy-to-use computers feature activities for both children and adults, including:

  • online information about Joslyn's art collections
  • art history lessons and self-quizzes
  • an interactive program on perspective and painting techniques
  • fun, playful ways for children to explore great artworks
  • games about color, light, composition, and more

EdTech Gallery Computers

Visitors can also link to selected art- and museum-related sites on the World Wide Web via the EdTech Gallery computers.


Audio Guides

High school students and adults will enjoy Joslyn's Art of the American West Audio Guide. The guides include commentary about ten objects from Joslyn's American Indian and Western art collections.


Art Packs

Art Packs provide a fun and educational tool for families and school groups to use as they explore the Museum galleries.

Art Packs

Each Art Pack contains objects to touch and suggested activities, encouraging children to look closely and learn about selected artworks within a particular theme or gallery. Designed for groups of up to five children (ages 5-12), accompanied by at least one adult, most Art Packs can be completed in 30-45 minutes. Choose from a variety of Art Pack themes.

 

New Art Packs!

Be sure to try Myths and Monsters: Fun with Greek Pottery on your next visit. Become an archaeologist and discover the many types of Greek pottery, or learn to recognize the gods, goddesses and beasts of Ancient Greece. Read a story, or draw your own mythical monsters using stencils and your imagination!

Modern Art Mystery asks you to solve a "mystery question" by gathering evidence and examining works in Joslyn's collection of modern art. Discover answers in puzzles and games to crack the combination to a secret box! Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Discover galleries with ceilings of sky with Joslyn's new Sculpture Garden pack. Learn some fun facts about the plants, "meet" the artists or write your own labels for the artwork, plus much more. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

 


Contact us

Please contact us at 402.342.3300, ext. 265 or 206 or by email outreach@joslyn.org with any questions concerning the Scott EdTech Gallery.

 

Thanks

The Walter and Suzanne Scott Educational Technology Gallery was made possible through the generosity of the Kiewit Companies Foundation and Level 3 Communications, Inc. Additional support was provided by the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation, Michael B. and Gail Yanney, The Adah and Leon Millard Foundation, and the Webster Family Foundation. Other contributors included Gateway Computers, One/net Inc., Lucent Technologies in cooperation with Integrated Electrical Systems and Electric Company of Omaha, and Nebraska Furniture Mart.