Learning in Technicolor: New Meow Wolf Education

Albert Einstein once said, "When I examine myself and my method of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing knowledge." 

Beyond a typical art museum, Meow Wolf is a place to escape the ordinary. Every visit to Meow Wolf is an opportunity to spark curiosity and connect creative minds with the world around us in meaningful ways.

Whether you’re wandering through alien planets, digging into the underlying story of the exhibition, or spotting cryptids like the mischievous Yawlp, every nook contains a new surprise. But there are Earthly benefits to exploring the unknown corners of the surreal; Meow Wolf has added another dimension to the experience: learning.

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Meow Wolf is now offering learning guides for educators, homeschooling families, students, field trips, and curious minds alike. These guides offer an insightful way to explore our immersive environments through the lenses of environment, life, and computer science. By blurring the lines between learning, play, and art, students and eternal learners can walk away with deeply integrated knowledge.

Imagine that you’ve been to Meow Wolf a few times, and even dug into the deeper elements: the lore, the art, or your own meditative trajectory of discovery. You’ve gotten lost in Numina, the sixth dimensional swamp world in Convergence Station; this time, you can learn about the real science of adaptive traits behind our fictional organisms, anchoring the knowledge in reality.

Each learning guide includes pre-visit materials to prepare learners before entering the experience, as well as post-visit lessons that encourage students to delve deeper into the world of Meow Wolf artists and makers. Guides are aligned with state educational standards, making them a useful tool for school groups and teachers. The guides are broken out by age group, crafted to be flexible and used anytime, and can serve a variety of learning needs. Whether you’re seeking to teach environmental science within the context of our vibrant ecosystems, or exploring storytelling techniques through art, these resources invite learners to process the connections between art, science, and the universe.

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In developing these materials, we’ve also ensured that students and teachers have the tools they need to explore the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) careers behind the exhibitions. Featuring stories and insights from Meow Wolf artists and team members, the curriculum offers students a window into the creative and technical work that makes our immersive realms sing.

At the heart of these free learning materials is a commitment to making art and educational experiences accessible to all. We believe that art and learning should intersect in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and inclusive. 

‍Come explore Meow Wolf Education.‍

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Field trips to Meow Wolf have always been about more than just exploration—they offer a chance to build meaningful connections between students and their world. As we introduce these guides, we are deepening our commitment to education, offering new ways for students to engage with our spaces, and laying the groundwork for future generations to experience Meow Wolf through an educational lens. To book a field trip at Meow Wolf, visit the group visits page for Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Denver, Grapevine, and Houston.