There are many ways to visit Green-Wood’s 478 acres…

SHARON MATT-ATKINS
Director of Curatorial Affairs, Brooklyn Museum

Please Note: Due to COVID-19, all guided school programs are canceled until further notice.

Education at Green-Wood

The Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre cemetery, arboretum, historic landmark and public art space. Founded in 1838 Green-Wood offers unique, standards-based programs that will captivate students in grades 3K through 12 in Brooklyn’s most unique outdoor classroom! Bring your class to the gravesites of influential, fascinating, and unsung witnesses to history; explore trees and wildlife environmental education programs; or sketch and analyze the distinctive art and architecture that covers our grounds.

Email education@green-wood.com for more information

School PROGRAMS

Learning experiences across our 478-acre green space.

Before Your School Program

Resources for teachers and parents

The Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre cemetery, arboretum, historic landmark and public art space. Founded in 1838 Green-Wood offers unique, standards-based programs that will captivate students in grades 3K through 12 in Brooklyn’s most unique outdoor classroom! Bring your class to the gravesites of influential, fascinating, and unsung witnesses to history; explore trees and wildlife environmental education programs; or sketch and analyze the distinctive art and architecture that covers our grounds.

Email education@green-wood.com for more information

Before Your School Program

Resources for teachers and parents

School PROGRAMS

Learning experiences across our 478-acre green space

The Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre cemetery, arboretum, historic landmark and public art space. Founded in 1838 Green-Wood offers unique, standards-based programs that will captivate students in grades 3K through 12 in Brooklyn’s most unique outdoor classroom! Bring your class to the gravesites of influential, fascinating, and unsung witnesses to history; explore trees and wildlife environmental education programs; or sketch and analyze the distinctive art and architecture that covers our grounds.

Email education@green-wood.com for more information

School PROGRAMS

In-person learning experiences in our 478-acre green space

VirTual Programs

Synchronous, engaging virtual lessons led by Green-Wood Educators

Before Your School Program

Resources for teachers and parents

SELF-GUIDED Resources

Learning materials for families

Restoration Training

Bridge to Craft Careers program for young job seekers.

Focus Figures

Some of the notable people who are featured in our programs.

Join Our List

Get email updates on new education programs and events.

Program Standards

Sample of applicable local, state, and national standards.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please call 718-210-3060 or email education@green-wood.com.

Supporters

Green-Wood’s school programs are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Con Edison, and New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll. Special thanks to The Walentas Family Foundation for funding Green-Wood’s year-long partnership with PS 958.

Photo Credits (from top, left to right, approximate, excluding thumbnails): Header by Kyla MacDonald, Resources by Evan Rabeck, all others by Green-Wood Staff.