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Museum of American Bird Art

Teachers can choose between a visit to the art gallery, wildlife sanctuary, or combination of the two. An art gallery visit will include observation of original art with questions designed to stimulate careful looking, critical thinking, and discussion. Students can take part in a scavenger hunt followed by an art project that will encourage imagination and creativity. Seasonal favorites include visiting the vernal pool in spring for frogs, salamanders, and insects; our fields in fall for insects or seeds; and looking for tracks in winter. Each program will be geared to the age level and curriculum needs of the students.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Art.

topics covered:
Nature Journaling, Habitat Exploration, Print Making, Birds, Clay Sculpture.

contact info
Phone: 781-821-8853
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Museum of American Bird Art

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum within New England’s largest conservation organization, connecting people and nature through art. Exhibitions feature art by internationally recognized artists inspired by nature.
Located on a 121-acre wildlife sanctuary just south of Boston, the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon houses Mass Audubon’s extensive art collection, which is shared with the public through exhibitions as well as through a wide variety of education programs.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sun. 1-5PM

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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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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The Museum of American Bird Art

The Museum of American Bird Art offers programs for all levels of girl and boy scouts. Educators are available to lead groups, exploring diverse habitats of the wildlife sanctuary and covering many natural history topics and art. Program are designed to fulfill the requirements of a specific badge. Special programs include Introduction to Pottery and Digital Photography. Self-guided hikes can also be arranged. Programs are offered after school or on weekends. Ask about opportunities for Eagle or Gold Award projects.

supports scout badges in:
Environmental Studies, Art.

topics covered:
Nature Journaling, Habitat Exploration, Print Making, Birds, Clay Sculpture.

contact info
Phone: 781-821-8853
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Museum of American Bird Art

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum within New England’s largest conservation organization, connecting people and nature through art. Exhibitions feature art by internationally recognized artists inspired by nature.
Located on a 121-acre wildlife sanctuary just south of Boston, the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon houses Mass Audubon’s extensive art collection, which is shared with the public through exhibitions as well as through a wide variety of education programs.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sun. 1-5PM

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.

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The Museum of American Bird Art

In an environment rich with nature, science, and art, homeschool classes are full of excitement, laughter, focused awareness, and curiosity. Classes are designed, implemented and taught by education coordinator, Sean Kent, who has a graduate degree in field biology and 15 years of teaching experience. He has a passion for art, especially nature journaling, watercolor painting, and photography and Sean has conducted research on native bees, the monarch butterfly, and invasive plants in many locations, including the Boston Harbor Islands, Arizona, and Belize.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Art.

topics covered:
Nature Journaling, Habitat Exploration, Print Making, Birds, Clay Sculpture.

contact info
Phone: 781-821-8853
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No. Accessible To: PD, VI, HI, LD, ASD.

ABOUT

Museum of American Bird Art

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum within New England’s largest conservation organization, connecting people and nature through art. Exhibitions feature art by internationally recognized artists inspired by nature.
Located on a 121-acre wildlife sanctuary just south of Boston, the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon houses Mass Audubon’s extensive art collection, which is shared with the public through exhibitions as well as through a wide variety of education programs.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sun. 1-5PM

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>>