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Albin Polasek Museum
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens encompass the historic home and studio of Albin Polasek, as well as the three-acre sculpture garden with beautiful native Florida and subtropical plant species.
An acclaimed sculptor in his own lifetime, Polasek created more than 400 works during his career. The museum holds an art collection focusing primarily on American representational sculpture with over 200 works by the Czech-born American sculptor, Albin Polasek.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
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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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Albin Polasek Museum
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens encompass the historic home and studio of Albin Polasek, as well as the three-acre sculpture garden with beautiful native Florida and subtropical plant species.
An acclaimed sculptor in his own lifetime, Polasek created more than 400 works during his career. The museum holds an art collection focusing primarily on American representational sculpture with over 200 works by the Czech-born American sculptor, Albin Polasek.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
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
Albin Polasek Museum
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens encompass the historic home and studio of Albin Polasek, as well as the three-acre sculpture garden with beautiful native Florida and subtropical plant species.
An acclaimed sculptor in his own lifetime, Polasek created more than 400 works during his career. The museum holds an art collection focusing primarily on American representational sculpture with over 200 works by the Czech-born American sculptor, Albin Polasek.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
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
Albin Polasek Museum
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens encompass the historic home and studio of Albin Polasek, as well as the three-acre sculpture garden with beautiful native Florida and subtropical plant species.
An acclaimed sculptor in his own lifetime, Polasek created more than 400 works during his career. The museum holds an art collection focusing primarily on American representational sculpture with over 200 works by the Czech-born American sculptor, Albin Polasek.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
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>>