Educational Workshops
Forensic Pathology 101
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of Forensic Pathology and gain a greater understanding of the role it plays in our criminal justice system. Students will participate in a lecture-style workshop and learn about the important role a forensic pathologist plays in the investigation process while learning about the manner, cause, and mechanism of death.
- Age Range: Grades 9-12
- Time: 60 minutes
- Capacity: Maximum 100 students per workshop
CSI Crash Course
Students get to step in the shoes of a real CSI (Crime Scene Investigator). Learn how to collect and label evidence from a crime scene and then test it in the forensic laboratory. This workshop teaches the fundamentals in fingerprint analysis, blood spatter analysis, fiber analysis and proper Crime Scene etiquette.
- Age Range: Grades 7-12
- Time: 60 minutes
- Capacity: Maximum 20 students per workshop
True Crime Scavenger Hunts
Students will explore the National Law Enforcement Museum’s exhibits – and primary source documents and artifacts from the museum’s collection – in this exciting series of scavenger hunts. We currently offer two scavenger hunts you can choose from – Driven to Serve, which focuses on law enforcement technology and vehicles, and Cold Cases: Unsolved Mysteries in Law Enforcement which focuses on specific cases and the use of crime scene investigation technology.
- Age Range: Grades 6-12
- Time: 45 minutes
- Capacity: 20 students per workshop
Traveling Workshops
Pricing:
- First Workshop: $300 per session (30 students or less)
- Additional Workshops: $200 (30 students or less)
The traveling fee is $2.50 per mile traveled to the site and back. Fees cover fuel, vehicle maintenance costs, and the additional staff time. There are no travel fees for sites in the District of Columbia.
Workshops At The Museum
Use this form to start the process of making a reservation for your school group visit and booking a workshop.