March 11, 2017
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open to ages 18 and up
Interested in Becoming a Docent?
If you plan to attend this open house, please submit your application here. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution, visit si.edu/volunteer.
About the National Museum of African Art’s Docent Program
Docents support the National Museum of African Art’s collections, research, and exhibitions by staffing interactive carts, assisting visitors in selected exhibitions, giving highlights hours, participating in community outreach, and facilitating hands-on activities. We are actively recruiting for weekday and weekend docents. Once accepted, docent candidates must successfully complete all required training for their assigned programs and be able to commit to a regular schedule for at least one year.
Required training is provisionally scheduled for May 2017. Sessions will focus on information learning in museums, interpretive techniques, and African art history. Additional enrichment training is scheduled throughout the year and includes lectures, workshops, field trips, and seminars.
Program Agenda:
- 2:00 PM. Welcome remarks
- 2:15 PM. Docent Highlights Tour
- 3:05 PM. Review of docent program benefits, requirements, and program history.
- 3:45 PM. Q&A Panel with Current NMAFA Docents
- 4:20 PM. Closing Remarks
Free and open to the public
