Aarianna Harmon

Aarianna Harmon grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Idaho State University in 2021. Upon her degree she moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, where she finished an online program at the University of Oklahoma, earning her master’s degree in museum studies in 2024. During her time in her undergrad, Aarianna worked in the childcare system with after-school aged kiddos. She became familiar with how play and student-lead activity were fundamental to the success and growth of young learners. Now employed at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science, Aarianna is the Education and Collections Coordinator. She believes strongly that children are fundamental to educational programming and is often coming up with new activities that put them at the center of learning outside the classroom.

Aarianna lives in Twin Falls, Idaho with her husband and three adorable (yet rowdy) pups.

Aarianna Harmon will be speaking at the Creative Museums Summit 2025 :

Encouraging Play and Hands-On Activity in Museum Programming: Pre-K 5th grade

Pre-K-5th grade educational programs in the museum that are hands-on and/or play based. Aarianna Harmon shares examples of museum activities and lesson plans from Herrett Center for Arts and Science.