School
Educational programs at the Frick Art & Historical Center aim to teach students about transportation, medieval to early Renaissance crafts, the assembly line, and what it was like to be a kid in Pittsburgh centuries ago. Activities include building cars, creating rubber stamps, making paint by mixing clay, charcoal and eggs, hoop rolling, role-playing in the Clayton dining room, and more.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Colonial America, U.S. history, Renaissance, Middle Ages, art history, economics, business, transportation, culture, visual art, crafts.
contact info
Name: Caito Amorose, Education Coordinator
Phone: 412-342-4091
Email: [email protected]
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Frick Art & Historical Center
The 5.5-acre Frick Art & Historical Center, also known as The Frick Pittsburgh, features fine and decorative arts, vintage cars, carriages, and a greenhouse. The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of American industrialist and financier Henry Clay Frick. Groups can take a tour of the Frick's family home, Clayton, as well as the Frick Art Museum, Transportation Grounds and Greenhouse, and the Car & Carriage Museum. Educational programs and outreach are available.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
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.
View Lesson Plan>>Scout
Girl Scouts can work on petals, badges, or other projects on weekends at the Frick Art & Historical Center. Activities include learning about the past through parlor games, making ink-stamps, creating collages, and more. Scouts are also welcome to take a Christmas tour of the Frick family home, Clayton, during after-school hours in December and January. Tours and programs can be customized to meet your scouts' project requirements.
supports scout badges in:
Art.
topics covered:
Visual art, crafts.
contact info
Name: Kelly McMasters, Coordinator of Learning and Visitor Experience
Phone: 412-342-4087
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frick Art & Historical Center
The 5.5-acre Frick Art & Historical Center, also known as The Frick Pittsburgh, features fine and decorative arts, vintage cars, carriages, and a greenhouse. The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of American industrialist and financier Henry Clay Frick. Groups can take a tour of the Frick's family home, Clayton, as well as the Frick Art Museum, Transportation Grounds and Greenhouse, and the Car & Carriage Museum. Educational programs and outreach are available.
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>>Camp
At the Frick Art & Historical Center aim to teach students campers will learn about a variety of topics related to the Frick family, art, and Pittsburgh history. Activities include creating three-part living pictures, crafting a triptych, handling antique kitchen tools, and more. Field trips must be reserved at least 3 weeks in advance.
contact info
Name: Kelly McMasters, Coordinator of Learning and Visitor Experience
Phone: 412-342-4087
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frick Art & Historical Center
The 5.5-acre Frick Art & Historical Center, also known as The Frick Pittsburgh, features fine and decorative arts, vintage cars, carriages, and a greenhouse. The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of American industrialist and financier Henry Clay Frick. Groups can take a tour of the Frick's family home, Clayton, as well as the Frick Art Museum, Transportation Grounds and Greenhouse, and the Car & Carriage Museum. Educational programs and outreach are available.
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.
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