The ARTWORKS Gallery is at the heart of the Museum’s educational philosophy. This 2,400 square foot space is divided into six areas containing more than 30 stations for exploring art. The ARTWORKS Gallery interprets the permanent collection of the Museum, but also includes original art commissioned specifically for art education. The Gallery has four computers with a variety of art-related software. For families and small groups, a mezzanine features an assortment of art-related books, games and puzzles. Large groups meet in the Orientation Glade where the basics of art are introduced before students begin their explorations.

A related guide, See for Yourself, explores 20 concepts and themes in art using color reproductions of works from the MMFA’s permanent collection.