Ellen Philips Katz and Howard C. Katz Gallery and Classroom
A teaching space for class visits with the collection
The Ellen Philips Katz and Howard C. Katz Gallery and Classroom is a dedicated teaching space within The Block Museum for group learning and course-based engagement with works of art from the museum’s collection. The classroom provides an intimate setting for close looking, discussion, and collaborative exploration of original works of art.
Appointments are available for Northwestern University classes and groups by request. Faculty may integrate artworks from the collection into their courses, supported by Block staff in selecting and preparing materials to meet specific curricular goals.
- The classroom can accommodate up to 20 visitors at a time. Larger groups can be divided into smaller sections.
- Block staff is available to advise on selecting works based on curricular goals.
- Inquiries about scheduling group visits to the classroom may be directed to block_classroom@northwestern.edu.
| Katz Classroom Scheduling Hours | Monday through Friday 9:30am–5pm |