20 Educational Wall Mural Ideas for Schools & Classrooms

By: Ahroon Y.
Updated: January 2026

Inspire, Educate, and Engage with School Wall Murals

Looking to upgrade your school’s learning environment ? Wall murals are a smart, high-impact way to turn plain walls into immersive educational spaces that support student engagement, school pride, and curriculum goals. Whether you're a principal redesigning a hallway, a teacher creating a themed classroom, or a designer working with a school district, murals offer long-term value — and they're easier to install and maintain than ever.

At Murals Your Way, we work with schools of every size and type — from elementary classrooms to high school media centers — to create vibrant, durable, and customizable murals. Here are 20 school mural ideas to spark your inspiration.

1. World Map Murals

Encourage global thinking and curiosity with vibrant world map murals like our Colored World Map Mural, or choose something more whimsical like the Animal World Map. These visuals help students place themselves on the global stage — perfect for social studies, language lessons, or visual storytelling.
Great for: Hallways, geography classes, world language classrooms

2. USA & State Map Murals

Build local and national pride with murals that highlight the United States or your home state. Use them to teach history, civics, and geography. USA map murals like the Classic USA Wall Map and the Illustrated USA Map turn abstract geography into visual learning.

3. Flag Murals

Help students understand national symbols and global diversity. An American Flag Mural builds unity and pride, while a World Flags Map teaches students about international diversity. Use flag murals to spark discussions in history or language classes. These murals make a vibrant addition to international studies or world language classrooms.

4. Alphabet Murals

Perfect for preschool and early elementary learners. Colorful murals like the ABC Animals Wall Mural encourage letter recognition and early phonics skills.

5. Numbers & Math Murals

Make math feel friendly. From basic counting to advanced formulas, our math-themed murals support both visual and kinesthetic learning styles. For younger kids, murals like Fun With Numbers help build counting confidence. For older students, our Mathematics Equations Mural sparks curiosity in science and math by displaying formulas and diagrams that make abstract concepts exciting.

6. Dental Hygiene Murals

Support school-wide health goals with kid-friendly murals that remind students how and why to care for their teeth. Murals like Bright Smile remind kids about brushing, flossing, and healthy choices — perfect for nurse’s offices, bathrooms, or health classrooms.

7. Galaxy & Space Murals

Fuel imagination with murals of galaxies, nebulae, and outer space scenes. Science teachers love using these to anchor space-themed units. A Milky Way Galaxy Mural or Nebula Burst Design can anchor astronomy lessons and spark big dreams about exploring the stars. These space murals remind students that science is vast and beautiful.

8. Human Skeleton Murals

Perfect for health or science classes. These murals combine anatomy education with age-appropriate visuals. Options like our Boy Skeleton and Girl Skeleton Murals make anatomy approachable by combining medical terms with kid-friendly illustrations.

9. Planets Murals

Teach students about our solar system and the order of the planets with murals that double as large-scale science visuals. Choose a whimsical Happy Planets Mural for younger students or a detailed Solar System Diagram for advanced learners. Planet murals spark curiosity about Earth’s neighbors and the universe beyond.

10. Sports Murals

Showcase school spirit or highlight physical education with murals featuring students in action. Celebrate teamwork and energy with murals of kids playing sports.
Great for gyms and hallways.

11. Inspirational Fitness Murals

Positive words can change a mindset. Murals like our Physical Fitness Word Cloud fill gym walls with motivation, encouraging students to stay active, build confidence, and embrace health. Use word clouds or movement-themed designs to motivate students in gymnasiums or fitness rooms.

12. Healthy Eating Murals

Reinforce nutrition lessons in cafeterias and health classrooms with murals showing food groups, fruits, and veggies. The Fruit & Vegetable Rainbow Mural and 5 Food Groups Mural teach students about balanced diets while encouraging healthy choices in cafeterias.

13. Landmarks

Bring the world into the classroom with famous landmarks murals — from the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Canyon is a great way to inspire imagination and spark questions. When studying different countries, you can point to murals like our Great Wall of China Jinshanling Mural. Or you can choose U.S. landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge.

14. Eye-Spy Murals

Use a busy but visually appealing wall mural to capture students’ attention. Eye-Spy murals also known as Seek and Find murals will delight kids of all ages. Have them identify certain objects in wall murals like our Complex Sports Complex Wall Mural or our All Dogs Must Be On A Leash Wall Mural. These murals can fit in any room even the music room with the Rhapsody in Zoo Wall Mural.

15. Animal Murals

Spark lessons in science, ecosystems, and animal habitats with murals like underwater reefs, farm scenes and African wildlife. These murals are favorites in classrooms, libraries, and science labs.

16. Art History Murals

Turn your art classroom into a gallery with masterpieces murals on the walls. Introduce students to masterworks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Monet’s Water Lilies. Ideal for art classrooms and creative spaces.

17. Musical Murals

Inspire young musicians with playful or sophisticated designs. Murals like Joyful Noise or Musical Fish remind students that music is both discipline and joy, energizing the classroom atmosphere.

18. Book-Themed Murals

Encourage a lifelong love of reading with murals like Curl Up With A Good Book, which creates cozy spaces for story time, or the Bookshelf Mural Wallpaper, perfect for reading corners and libraries.

19. Spaceship Murals

Bring adventure and STEM learning together with immersive spaceship or astronaut-themed murals like View From Inside a Space Ship or Astronaut in Space.

20. Constellation Murals.

Teach astronomy through star maps and constellation visuals. Link the science to storytelling by incorporating cultural myths with options like the Constellation Star Map or Detailed Constellation Diagram.

Help Students Thrive With Inspiring Learning Environments

Whether you’re designing a playful preschool, a STEM-focused middle school, or a creative high school media center, educational murals can support your goals. They’re more than decoration — they’re learning tools, branding statements, and mood-setters.

Let us help you create a learning space that feels fresh and future-ready. Use one of our curated designs or create your own mural — our team is ready to assist. Feel free to contact us by email or at 888.558.0279 anytime with design or product questions.