In 1989, the National Art Education Association published Museum Education: History, Theory and Practice edited by Nancy Berry and Susan Mayer. In their introduction, the editors stated that the volume focused on theory and philosophy rather than case studies and specific programs, a focus much needed at the time. They wrote that the basic skills espoused by the National Art Education Association--the ability to develop, express and evaluate ideas; the ability to produce, read, and interpret visual images; and the capacity to recognize the artistic achievements of other civilizations--were all skills addressed in museum programming (Berry & Mayer, 1989). Museums continue to be valuable resources for art education (Floyd, 2002; Jeffers, 2003; Stone, 2001). This article addresses the extent to which preservice art education programs prepare future art teachers to use the museum as an educational resource. (Contains 5 notes.)