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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University has a growing collection of contemporary artwork, and a permanent collection of over 5,000 years of Western art. The museum’s collection includes ancient Egyptian art, medieval architecture, art from the Middle Ages, ancient Greek art, European Renaissance paintings, collection of American landscape photography, and more. Tours are available for students, scout, and homeschool groups of all ages. Admission is free all day on Thursdays. Performances, art talks, and other events are held at the museum throughout the year. Enjoy a group lunch after your field trip at the Nasher Museum Café.

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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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ABOUT

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University has a growing collection of contemporary artwork, and a permanent collection of over 5,000 years of Western art. The museum’s collection includes ancient Egyptian art, medieval architecture, art from the Middle Ages, ancient Greek art, European Renaissance paintings, collection of American landscape photography, and more. Tours are available for students, scout, and homeschool groups of all ages. Admission is free all day on Thursdays. Performances, art talks, and other events are held at the museum throughout the year. Enjoy a group lunch after your field trip at the Nasher Museum Café.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

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

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University has a growing collection of contemporary artwork, and a permanent collection of over 5,000 years of Western art. The museum’s collection includes ancient Egyptian art, medieval architecture, art from the Middle Ages, ancient Greek art, European Renaissance paintings, collection of American landscape photography, and more. Tours are available for students, scout, and homeschool groups of all ages. Admission is free all day on Thursdays. Performances, art talks, and other events are held at the museum throughout the year. Enjoy a group lunch after your field trip at the Nasher Museum Café.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

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>>