Tiffany McGettigan

Tiffany McGettigan is the Head of Education for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. In this role, she oversees the development of youth programming and online resources, and coordinates educational partnerships. She is passionate about building inclusive pathways to participation in the arts and museums from birth through adulthood.

Stories from this author

A large outdoor space is filled with human-sized colorful cardboard structures. In the background, the Hirshhorn Museum and Smithsonian Arts and Industries building are visible.

Student Artists Build an 'Enchanted City' at the Hirshhorn Museum

Learning about a major news event as it transpires can be stressful for families to navigate and process together. (Getty Images)

Talking to Children After a Traumatic Event

A boy adds a wish for the health of delivery workers during the 2020 pandemic. This paper wish tree is inspired by artist Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree for Washington, on view at the Hirshhorn Museum’s Sculpture Garden.

Using Museum Resources to Help Preserve Childhood in a Pandemic