National Museum of American Diplomacy
Diplomacy is a complex and often challenging practice of fostering relationships around the world in order to resolve issues and advance our interests. In this section, you'll learn the foundations of American diplomacy, explore its practice around the world today, and get the resources to apply the skills yourself.
In this section, dive into some of the most frequently asked questions about American diplomacy. Learn who, where, and how diplomacy is practiced, and discover why diplomacy abroad impacts American citizens at home.
Learn about DiplomacyFind examples of diplomacy abroad by navigating the interactive map. Discover influential American diplomats who have shaped America, where we engage in diplomacy, and how we secure a more prosperous world.
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The National Museum of American Diplomacy Education Program connects high school and college students with the world of American diplomacy, increasing their understanding of diplomacy and inspiring them to be involved in foreign affairs.
The National Museum of American Diplomacy Education Program illuminates the world of American diplomacy for students through high-quality, hands-on simulations, storytelling, and artifacts. Education program staff extend and amplify the reach of Center programs through rigorous teacher training, interactive online programs, student conferences, and traveling programs. We believe in the importance of diversity and make special effort to reach underserved audiences. The Center’s education staff seek to grow and sustain a public-private, nationwide network of dedicated to educating students about the importance of American diplomacy. The Center’s education programs aim to increase the proportion of private sector funding through grants and the creation of an educational endowment. We have significant achievements in the program to date that we seek to institutionalize and grow in anticipation of the opening of the Global Classroom.
The diplomacy simulation program allows high school and college students, as well as educators, to step into the shoes of diplomats as they grapple with complex foreign affairs topics such as nuclear proliferation, international migration, and pandemics. In September 2017, these materials were made open access online for educators and students.
The Diplomacy Center is hosting its first Teacher Institute this July. The institute will provide an array of engaging opportunities including diplomatic simulations, object-based learning, historic background, classroom techniques, and more. The teachers will gain content-rich training in the history and practice of diplomacy, an understanding of how to incorporate diplomatic skills into your classroom, engage in-person meetings with our nation’s diplomats and statesmen, and have access to the Center’s and DRR’s historic art, objects, and primary sources.
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