Open enrollment for prospective 2026-2027 families will begin January 2nd  – February 6th 2026. The enrollment lottery will be held on February 25, 2026.

Enrollment Lottery

Lottery Application Demonstration

Learn how to apply for enrollment to The Museum School through our lottery platform, Lotterease.

Important Dates

Open Enrollment: Jan. 2 – Feb. 6 2026 (5:00 pm)


Enrollment Lottery: February 25, 2026 

Lottery Application Assistance

Application assistance will be provided in January 2026 by appointment only. Contact Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh to schedule an appointment — katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org.

Open House Opportunities

Join us for an Open House event to learn more about The Museum School!  All Open Houses are in-person and childcare is available. Open House events begin with a presentation and then are followed by a school tour. We look forward to meeting you!

  • November 4, 2025 – Tuesday – 6:00 pm
  • December 9, 2025 – Tuesday – 6:00 pm
  • January 8, 2026 – Thursday – 9:00 am
  • January 13, 2026 – Tuesday – 6:00 pm
  • January 24, 2026 – Saturday – 10:00 am

** No need to register or RSVP for these events.

2026-2027 Enrollment Lottery

Open Enrollment – Jan. 2 – Feb. 6 2026

The enrollment lottery will run the morning of Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Applicants will have an email with their enrollment status by 2:00 pm the following day.

Sign Our Guestbook

Sign our guest book to receive updates and reminders regarding the open enrollment process for the 2026-2027 school year.