Behind the scenes at the Museum—and immersed in an urban classroom.

Learn to teach Earth and space science for grades 7-12 in the New York City area through the Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Residency Program at the American Museum of Natural History, the first urban teacher residency program offered by a museum. The program is housed within the Richard Gilder Graduate School.

Full-time program with stipend

Start in June and graduate the following August

Small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring

Science coursework at a world-class museum

Learn to teach in a supportive nurturing environment

Work alongside scientists and urban teachers

Graduate with real-world teaching experience

Ongoing professional support following graduation

Share your passion for science and learning. Play your part in the intellectual, cultural, and social community of the New York City area. Start your new life inspiring the next generation with science. Change lives. Teach science.

Applications for the class of 2022 are now open.

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Learn more about the program.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are held on-site at the American Museum of Natural History. To sign up for an Information Session, please fill out this form at least 12 hours prior to the session.

If you are not able to make it to NYC for an Information Session, you can watch videos of our previous sessions. If you would like to speak one-on-one with a member of our faculty to discuss the program or review your eligibility—either in person or by phone—please contact us at 212-313-7464, or email to request an appointment.

Video: The Foundation of the MAT Program

New York Times profile of MAT resident

The New York Times profiled one of our MAT Residents taking her students on an exploration of the Museum.