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Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum's collection of over 8,000 objects, with a particular focus on American ceramics, Indian bronzes, baskets, and other sculptural art, is a great choice for a unique art-immersion experience. Founded in 1898 by a group of Erie artists as The Art Club of Erie, the museum is located in what used to be the Old Customs House. Permanent museum exhibits feature murals, glass sculpture, and more. Educators tailor comprehensive tours and programs to each group’s interest, offering lively and engaging programs to connect art of all mediums. Be sure to stop at Wave Cafe inside the museum for a snack.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 11AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.
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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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Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum's collection of over 8,000 objects, with a particular focus on American ceramics, Indian bronzes, baskets, and other sculptural art, is a great choice for a unique art-immersion experience. Founded in 1898 by a group of Erie artists as The Art Club of Erie, the museum is located in what used to be the Old Customs House. Permanent museum exhibits feature murals, glass sculpture, and more. Educators tailor comprehensive tours and programs to each group’s interest, offering lively and engaging programs to connect art of all mediums. Be sure to stop at Wave Cafe inside the museum for a snack.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 11AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-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>>ABOUT
Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum's collection of over 8,000 objects, with a particular focus on American ceramics, Indian bronzes, baskets, and other sculptural art, is a great choice for a unique art-immersion experience. Founded in 1898 by a group of Erie artists as The Art Club of Erie, the museum is located in what used to be the Old Customs House. Permanent museum exhibits feature murals, glass sculpture, and more. Educators tailor comprehensive tours and programs to each group’s interest, offering lively and engaging programs to connect art of all mediums. Be sure to stop at Wave Cafe inside the museum for a snack.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 11AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-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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