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Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Look into the world of contemporary art with exhibits that are learner-friendly and inquiry-based. The Aldrich is a non-collecting museum devoted to contemporary works of art including works on paper, decorative arts, and installation art. The museum campus encompasses a Sculpture Garden and the "Old Hundred," a colonial building from 1783. Visit for hands-on art workshops, artist presentations, and tours.
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Hrs: Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Fri. 12PM-5PM. Sat. 10AM-5PM.
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FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
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Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Look into the world of contemporary art with exhibits that are learner-friendly and inquiry-based. The Aldrich is a non-collecting museum devoted to contemporary works of art including works on paper, decorative arts, and installation art. The museum campus encompasses a Sculpture Garden and the "Old Hundred," a colonial building from 1783. Visit for hands-on art workshops, artist presentations, and tours.
contact info
Hrs: Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Fri. 12PM-5PM. Sat. 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Look into the world of contemporary art with exhibits that are learner-friendly and inquiry-based. The Aldrich is a non-collecting museum devoted to contemporary works of art including works on paper, decorative arts, and installation art. The museum campus encompasses a Sculpture Garden and the "Old Hundred," a colonial building from 1783. Visit for hands-on art workshops, artist presentations, and tours.
contact info
Hrs: Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Fri. 12PM-5PM. Sat. 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Look into the world of contemporary art with exhibits that are learner-friendly and inquiry-based. The Aldrich is a non-collecting museum devoted to contemporary works of art including works on paper, decorative arts, and installation art. The museum campus encompasses a Sculpture Garden and the "Old Hundred," a colonial building from 1783. Visit for hands-on art workshops, artist presentations, and tours.
contact info
Hrs: Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Fri. 12PM-5PM. Sat. 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>