SCHOOL GROUP VISITS ARE NOW OPEN!

Grades 4-12 only.

We cannot accommodate K-3 groups at this time, but you can request an age-appropriate Flavor-related lesson plan by emailing schoolgroups@mofad.org.

All others (including university groups) are welcome to request a tour by emailing info@mofad.org or schedule a self-guided visit.

 Visit FLAVOR: The World to Your Brain

Flavor is a sensory journey through our bodies and our world. Students will unpack what really happens in our heads when we experience the flavors of food, discover the ways flavor companies engineer and design the flavors that we eat almost every day, and learn what natural and artificial flavoring really mean. With millions around the world losing their senses of smell and taste due to COVID-19, Flavor is a timely look at the sensory experience that makes us love food and drink!

Students will explore the following questions during a guided visit to Flavor:

  • What is the difference between taste and flavor?

  • How do the five senses and memory influence our experience of flavor?

  • What do the words “natural” and “artificial” really mean?

  • How do flavorists use the science of scent to create many of the flavors in our food?

School Group Visits FAQ’s 

 

  • School group visits are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am.

  • Please arrive to your visit 5-10 minutes early to get students settled.

  • A maximum of of 35 students can attend. If your group is larger you will need to book additional visits.

  • No.

  • After reading about our offerings for school groups on this page, click any red box titled “Start your reservation.” You will be redirected to a reservation request form. Please make sure the form is fully completed. A staff member will email you to approve your chosen date or to offer alternative dates.

  • You must make a nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 using a credit card in order to reserve your spot. For the balance of your fee, MOFAD accepts payments by credit card, DOE Purchase Order, or check. You will receive two separate invoices for these payments.

  • We are happy to respond to your questions. Please email us at schoolgroups@mofad.org

  • Yes. You can make a self-guided group reservation for your class for any day the exhibition is open. Please go to mofad.org/ticketing to purchase regular admission tickets.

 

Guided Tours

School visits for grades 4 through 12 are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 am and last one hour.

We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Building Flavor (grades 4-8)

Students will work in small groups and conduct a variety of experiments to understand how flavorists use the science of scent to create many of the flavors in our food.

Natural vs. Artificial (grades 9-12)

Students will examine their own definitions of natural and artificial, then consider these concepts through the lens of the flavor industry, associated legal definitions, and food marketing.

 Plan Your Visit

Pricing

We offer three categories of pricing for guided one-hour tours (based upon group size). All programs will require a $50.00 non-refundable deposit payable upon booking. There are no refunds for fluctuation in headcount upon arrival.

 

    • Title 1 schools: $75.00

    • DOE schools: $180.00

    • Private schools: $240.00

    • Title 1 schools: $125.00

    • DOE schools: $300.00

    • Private schools: $400.00

    • Title 1 schools: $175.00

    • DOE schools: $420.00

    • Private schools: $560.00

 

MOFAD is located on the second floor of Empire Stores at 55 Water Street in DUMBO (Brooklyn, NY 11201).

MOFAD and Education

The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is New York City's first food museum. MOFAD seeks to advance the public understanding of the culture, history, science, production, and commerce of food and drink. We mount small exhibitions that allow students to see, smell, touch, and explore while learning about different cuisines. Our multi-sensory approach to learning uses food as a lens to understand our world.

MOFAD is committed to active participation in food education. That is why the museum offers hands-on guided tours based on age-appropriate lesson plans for grades K-12. Our educational workshops promote a deeper look into the food system through exhibition content. We encourage students to think critically and creatively about food, as well as the stories and history connected to it. In our visits students have the opportunity to explore and relate to different food cultures and perspectives on eating. We offer a different experience and invite you to be part of it.

Support for our curriculums and education staff are thanks in part to generous support by the New York State Council on the Arts.