The Metal Museum is temporarily closed. The Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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Artists programs at the Metal Museum support metalsmiths, their creative process, and the development of new ideas and work. These programs provide artists with opportunities for research, professional development, and networking and ultimately strive to foster creative growth and new working practices.
Discover a unique training ground for metalsmiths across the country.
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For decades the Metal Museum has offered metal artists the opportunity to hone their craft and professional skills. Guided by knowledgeable shop staff, apprentices and interns draw upon the Museum’s vast resources to create original works and challenge themselves in their personal and professional lives. Currently the Metal Museum remains the only institution in the country dedicated to the preservation and advancement of metal arts and craft.
Learn from artists and craftsmen with years of experience in the field.
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Prominent blacksmiths and metal artists come to the Metal Museum every year for exhibitions, volunteer opportunities, and educational workshops. Here students are afforded the special opportunity to improve working methods and learn new skills by studying with masters of the craft. This intimate, hands-on environment means they will forge connections with their peers and instructors that will positively impact their careers for years to come.
For more information, please contact the Assistant Director of Studio Business Administration, Jeannie Tomlinson Saltmarsh, at jeannie@metalmuseum.org