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Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum houses an internationally acclaimed collection of American art and illustration that spans more than two hundred years, from the early 19th century to the present. It is also home to the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection outside of the United Kingdom, as well as the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Visitors can enjoy works by one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers, Howard Pyle. Guests can also view the urban landscapes of New York City among more than 2,600 works of art by John Sloan. Hands-on art activities are available for a variety of grade levels following themed tours. Guided Tours with a Twist weave artwork subjects with intriguing, dramatic legends that will keep guests enthralled during exploration of the museum galleries.
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Hrs: Tues. 10AM-12:30PM, Wed.-Fri., 10AM-3PM.
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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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Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum houses an internationally acclaimed collection of American art and illustration that spans more than two hundred years, from the early 19th century to the present. It is also home to the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection outside of the United Kingdom, as well as the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Visitors can enjoy works by one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers, Howard Pyle. Guests can also view the urban landscapes of New York City among more than 2,600 works of art by John Sloan. Hands-on art activities are available for a variety of grade levels following themed tours. Guided Tours with a Twist weave artwork subjects with intriguing, dramatic legends that will keep guests enthralled during exploration of the museum galleries.
contact info
Hrs: Tues. 10AM-12:30PM, Wed.-Fri., 10AM-3PM.
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
Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum houses an internationally acclaimed collection of American art and illustration that spans more than two hundred years, from the early 19th century to the present. It is also home to the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection outside of the United Kingdom, as well as the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Visitors can enjoy works by one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers, Howard Pyle. Guests can also view the urban landscapes of New York City among more than 2,600 works of art by John Sloan. Hands-on art activities are available for a variety of grade levels following themed tours. Guided Tours with a Twist weave artwork subjects with intriguing, dramatic legends that will keep guests enthralled during exploration of the museum galleries.
contact info
Hrs: Tues. 10AM-12:30PM, Wed.-Fri., 10AM-3PM.
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
Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum houses an internationally acclaimed collection of American art and illustration that spans more than two hundred years, from the early 19th century to the present. It is also home to the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection outside of the United Kingdom, as well as the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Visitors can enjoy works by one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers, Howard Pyle. Guests can also view the urban landscapes of New York City among more than 2,600 works of art by John Sloan. Hands-on art activities are available for a variety of grade levels following themed tours. Guided Tours with a Twist weave artwork subjects with intriguing, dramatic legends that will keep guests enthralled during exploration of the museum galleries.
contact info
Hrs: Tues. 10AM-12:30PM, Wed.-Fri., 10AM-3PM.
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.
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