The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families. We collect, interpret, and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.
Essential Experiments are lessons you are much more likely to find in a workshop or a studio than in a classroom. They prepare young minds for a deep understanding of ideas encountered in the classroom and in the world. Learn More...
This is an outline of another section planned for the Web page. It’s here to suggest that some topics not covered in the Essential Experiemnts will be addressed. Learn More
Whitney Learners.
In his 1973 documentary, the Ascent of Man, Jacob Bronowski observed that the industrial revolution began in the hands of practical men, men educated, not in classrooms, but in the building of England’s mills, canals and bridges. These independent mechanics were not obedient to tradition… Learn More
The work of the museum is made possible by many hands. In addition to a small group of senior staff, our team includes dozens of apprentices, visiting teachers, artists, and other experts. Get to know us...
Apprenticeship encourages many passions, and builds the discipline needed to excel. Meet a few graduates of our apprenticeship program, and explore the diverse careers they have made. Learn More...
Since 1988, the Museum and its apprentices have been designing and building unique projects, classes, experiments, toys, and tricks. Explore the complete design archive...