20 Educational Wall Mural Ideas for Schools & Classrooms
By: Ahroon Y.
Updated: Sept. 16, 2025
Schools should be welcoming, inspiring spaces that encourage curiosity and creativity. Wall murals are a powerful way to transform plain walls into engaging learning environments. At Murals Your Way, our customizable, eco-friendly wall murals make it easy to turn classrooms, libraries, hallways, and gyms into places that motivate and educate.
Explore these 20 educational wall mural ideas for schools and discover how each design can inspire students and enhance your learning spaces.
1. World Map Murals
Bring the globe into your classroom with vibrant world map murals. From the colorful Colored World Map Mural to the playful Animal World Map, these designs encourage students to explore geography, cultures, and biodiversity. World maps are perfect for social studies, geography, and history classrooms — and they make great hallway centerpieces too.
2. USA & State Map Murals
Help students connect with their country and state. USA map murals like the Classic USA Wall Map and the Illustrated USA Map turn abstract geography into visual learning. Add a state-specific map to highlight local pride and help students understand the world closest to them.
3. Flag Murals
Flags inspire conversation about identity, culture, and history. 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.
4. Alphabet Wall Murals
Early learners thrive in colorful, playful spaces. Murals like the ABC Animals Wall Mural surround students with fun visuals that reinforce literacy, making letter recognition and phonics lessons more interactive and engaging.
5. Numbers & Math Murals
Turn math into a visual adventure. 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
Encourage healthy habits with cheerful murals that make dental care fun. 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
Inspire the next generation of astronauts with cosmic murals. 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
Science classrooms become more interactive with skeleton murals. Options like our Boy Skeleton and Girl Skeleton Murals make anatomy approachable by combining medical terms with kid-friendly illustrations.
9. Planets Murals
Bring the solar system into the classroom. 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
Celebrate teamwork and energy with murals of kids playing sports. Great for gyms and hallways, these designs encourage movement and school spirit while brightening athletic spaces.
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.
12. Healthy Eating Murals
Bright and cheerful food murals turn nutrition into a visual story. The Fruit & Vegetable Rainbow Mural and 5 Food Groups Mural teach students about balanced diets while encouraging healthy choices in cafeterias and science classrooms.
13. Landmarks
Displaying famous landmarks murals like 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. Showing kids famous landmarks can inspire a lifetime love of travel.
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. They may see something different every time! These murals can fit in any room even the music room with the Rhapsody in Zoo Wall Mural.
15. Animal Murals
Animals fascinate children and provide natural connections to science and storytelling. From underwater reefs to farm scenes and African wildlife, animal murals spark curiosity about ecosystems and may inspire future veterinarians or biologists.
16. Art Inspiration Murals
Turn your art classroom into a gallery with masterpieces murals on the walls. Murals of Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Monet’s Water Lilies expose students to art history, styles, and techniques, encouraging them to create and explore their own artistic voices.
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. These designs make reading feel like an adventure.
19. Spaceship Murals
Transport students to the stars with murals like View From Inside a Space Ship or Astronaut in Space. These immersive designs turn lessons about space exploration into imaginative experiences.
20. Constellation Murals.
Blend science and storytelling with constellation murals. Options like the Constellation Star Map or Detailed Constellation Diagram help students learn astronomy while appreciating the myths and cultures connected to the stars.
FAQs: Educational Murals for Schools
FAQs: Educational Murals for Schools
Are school wall murals durable?
Yes, our murals are made from high-quality, eco-friendly materials built for classrooms and high-traffic areas.
Can I customize a mural with my school’s logo or mascot?
Absolutely. Upload your design or work with our team to create a custom school mural.
Which murals are best for elementary vs. high school?
Elementary students love alphabets, numbers, animals, and playful maps. High school students respond well to inspirational words, planets, skeletons, and landmarks.
Are murals safe for kids?
Yes. Our murals are printed in the USA with non-toxic inks and eco-friendly materials.
Can murals be removed?
Yes, all of our murals are both easy to install and remove - making them perfect for changing classroom needs.
We Are Here To Help
Murals Your Way has helped schools transform classrooms, gyms, and libraries for over 40 years. Inspire learning, spark creativity, and make education fun with wall murals tailored to your space.
You can use one of our designs or you can always create your own mural using a photo of your own, so there’s really no limit to what you can do with your walls. Feel free to contact us by email or at 888.558.0279 anytime with design or product questions.
