School Programs

Field Trips

The CAT Museum is happy to host free student field trips throughout the week. We work with teachers and schools to accommodate your specific needs and learning goals. Bus funding is available to cover the cost of your transportation to the museum. At least 6 weeks’ advance notice is requested and space is limited. Learn more about field trip parameters and what we can offer by clicking here.

In-Classroom Programs

If a field trip is not feasible, we can bring the museum to you! Free in-classroom programs include exhibition-related lessons that engage students with the major themes and artworks on view at the CAT Museum.  We also offer an interactive Museum Careers presentation introducing students to the diversity of jobs available in museums. 

Programs are customizable. At least 6 weeks’ advance notice is required; availability is limited. Depending on your school’s distance from the museum, programs may be administered virtually.

To learn more or to book a school program, contact Laura Steefel-Moore.
Email: laura@catmuseumllc.com
Phone: 612.359.8991 x133

Teen Programs

CAT Teen Council

We are currently recruiting for our 2025-26 CAT Teen Council! Participants will gain valuable firsthand experience working directly with museum staff.  Join us to learn what goes into curating museum exhibitions, developing and leading museum programs, and creating social media posts for museums. 

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic teens who are open-minded, curious, and hard-working. You don’t need any prior art or museum experience. Applicants must be high school students who will be between the ages of 16-19 by September 6, 2025.  

For more information and to apply, click the “Apply” button below. Application closes June 21.

The 2024-25 Teen Council  

Our inaugural Teen Council met from October 2024 – May 2025.  To read more about their experience, visit HERE.

Access Programs

Tours for Visitors with Memory Loss

Join us for Connections at CAT! Participants will enjoy a relaxed, conversational tour of the museum’s exhibition in a safe and engaging environment.

Programs take place on select Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:30. Pre-registration required.

Upcoming dates include:    

• Tuesday, May 20, 2025
• Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Register using the tickets button below or contact Laura Steefel-Moore.
Email: laura@catmuseumllc.com
Phone: 612.359.8991 x133

Tours for Visitors who are Blind or Low Vision

Tours incorporating visual descriptions and tactile components may be scheduled for Tuesdays or Wednesdays. To schedule a tour, please call (612) 359-8991 or email info@cafesjianarttrust.org.

ASL-Interpreted Tours for Visitors who are Deaf 

We are happy to provide an ASL interpreter for any tour with two weeks’ advance notice. To schedule a tour, please call (612) 359-8991 or email info@cafesjianarttrust.org.