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James A. Michener Art Museum

Named after Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and Doylestown resident James A. Michener, the museum is located in what was formerly the Bucks County Jail. The James A Michener Art Museum. Permanent exhibits contain sculpture, murals, paintings, and other art forms. Upcoming exhibits focus on topics such as social life, history, and more. Tours, hands-on educational programs, and outreach are available. Groups can also walk around the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, which has landscaped grounds and a variety of installations. Be sure to visit The Terrace Café at the Michener for a bite after your field trip.

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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

James A. Michener Art Museum

Named after Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and Doylestown resident James A. Michener, the museum is located in what was formerly the Bucks County Jail. The James A Michener Art Museum. Permanent exhibits contain sculpture, murals, paintings, and other art forms. Upcoming exhibits focus on topics such as social life, history, and more. Tours, hands-on educational programs, and outreach are available. Groups can also walk around the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, which has landscaped grounds and a variety of installations. Be sure to visit The Terrace Café at the Michener for a bite after your field trip.

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

James A. Michener Art Museum

Named after Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and Doylestown resident James A. Michener, the museum is located in what was formerly the Bucks County Jail. The James A Michener Art Museum. Permanent exhibits contain sculpture, murals, paintings, and other art forms. Upcoming exhibits focus on topics such as social life, history, and more. Tours, hands-on educational programs, and outreach are available. Groups can also walk around the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, which has landscaped grounds and a variety of installations. Be sure to visit The Terrace Café at the Michener for a bite after your field trip.

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>>