Educational Programs and Classes
Education
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center offers quality programming and classes that emphasize African American and African Diaspora contributions to the arts, history, culture, and society, to Austin and the surrounding communities of Austin and Central Texas. The Carver's Education Team facilitates museum tours, ongoing classes, outreach programs, summer camps, a volunteer program, and more.
Dance For All
The Carver believes that all students should have access to high quality performing arts programs and that’s why we are teaming up with Capitol Contemporary Ballet and ATX Artist for Social Change to offer 20 lucky students a free after school ballet program!
All applicants must attend a required information session, Parent(s) and Child MUST be present. Session will include 30 minutes for program overview and Q&A, followed by a 30 minute window to fill-out and submit the application for your student. This program will be accepting 20 students, ages 10-14 years old, and begins the first week of October 2026.
Ballet has a rich history spanning over 500 years, but its roots in elite aristocratic institutions have often made it inaccessible to most communities. Today, many aspiring ballet dancers still face barriers to participating in ballet— whether due to the high cost of training, limited representation, or a lack of inclusive spaces. The Carver is proud to partner with Capitol Contemporary Ballet and ATX Artist for Social Change to offer free ballet classes to our community, starting this fall!
Information Sessions:
9/10/2026 : 4:00 pm + 7:00 pm
9/17/2026 : 4:00 pm + 7:00 pm
9/24/2026 : 4:00 pm + 7:00 pm
Parents must attend info session and orientation
Information session, Q+A. application time
Applications must be submitted September 28, 2026 @ 5pm!
Carver Museum Programs
Museum Tours
Our museum staff is knowledgeable and passionate about the history within our walls. We are always looking forward to leading individual or group tours of all sizes!
Ongoing Classes
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center offers affordable classes for all generations in the fall season between October and and December. From photography, to crochet, to dance, and DJ classes, we have a little something for everyone.
Summer Camps at The Carver
Summer Camps provide cultural arts enrichment and one-of-a-kind experiences. In partnership with Austin Parks & Recreation, Austin Arts, Music, Culture, & Entertainment provides accessible, diverse, and inclusive summer camps, and now offers early registration for community participants who qualify for financial aid, adaptive and inclusion support programs. Visual and performing arts, culture and history summer camp programs preserve and protect the past, celebrate Austin’s diversity, build community, and develop awareness and appreciation for the arts.
Get Involved
Interested in giving back while having fun? Serve community through the Carver's public programs, events, and beyond! Fil out the Carver Volunteer Form and let us know how you'd like to help. Your contributions help us to create events that shape the culture of Austin!