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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.

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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

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>>

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>>