The National Liberty Museum’s education programs empower students to understand, practice, and champion liberty in their communities. Through dynamic school programs, hands-on projects, and educator resources, we help young people develop the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to become active, engaged citizens.
At NLM, we emphasize that liberty is a complex, ongoing practice—not just a concept. Our approach supports educators as they guide students in exploring civic ideas, applying them in real-world contexts, and reflecting on their impact.
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Teach Liberty in the Classroom
Bring high-quality civic education to your students with NLM’s growing collection of classroom resources. Each museum exhibition offers a unique perspective on liberty in action, supported by a yearly thematic framework. Explore lesson plans, discussion guides, and activities that help students connect civic concepts to their lived experiences.
Schedule a Field Trip to Philadelphia
Experience liberty where history lives. Our on-site field trips offer engaging tours and workshops tailored for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. Designed to promote critical thinking and civic participation, NLM field trips bring liberty to life through interactive learning.
Submit Liberty in Action Projects
Our Liberty in Action Projects invite students to express what liberty means to them through creative civic action. Anchored by our signature Young Heroes Outreach Program, these projects challenge young people to apply what they have learned, think critically, and represent themselves as emerging civic actors. Explore our full list of project options and submission guidelines.
Attend an Educator Event
NLM’s educator events foster professional learning, collaboration, and community among teachers committed to high-quality civic education. Join workshops, trainings, and networking events designed to support teaching liberty in the classroom.
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