DESTINATIONS

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]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 8 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-4 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Available for purchase on-site. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

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)

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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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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

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 8 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2.5 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: Available for purchase on-site. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

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

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 8 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-4 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Available for purchase on-site. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

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>>