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The Bennington Center for the Arts strives to provide fine arts, graphic arts, performing arts, and cultural arts to the residents, visitors, and students of Bennington and the surrounding area. It is a comprehensive arts center, featuring 7 galleries, art studios, a 315-seat theater, the Covered Bridge Museum, and an extensive collection of Native American and wildlife art. The Bennington Center for the Arts supports the artist community, specifically emphasizing representational art with themes rooted in the natural landscape. Its temporary exhibitions, studios, and events serve thousands of visitors each year in this world-class facility.

supports scout badges in:
Art, Science, Social Studies

supports classroom learning in:
Art, Science, History

topics covered:
Art, Science, History

contact info
Name: General Contact
Phone: 802-442-7158

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Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Exhibition Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n.a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n.a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n.a. Registration: Online, Phone, Email Food Options: n.a. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: n.a.

ABOUT

The Bennington Center for the Arts

The Bennington Center for the Arts is a comprehensive arts center featuring multiple galleries, permanent Native American exhibits, a Covered Bridge Museum, art studios and a 315 seat proscenium theater. Located within 30 minutes of Troy, New York; Williamstown, Massachusetts; and Manchester, Vermont and just two miles from Bennington's scenic Main Street, the Bennington Center for the Arts' ideal location makes it easy for New England residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the natural and cultural arts in Southern Vermont.

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Hrs: Open every day but Tuesday, 10-5 p.m

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

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The Bennington Center for the Arts strives to provide fine arts, graphic arts, performing arts, and cultural arts to the residents, visitors, and students of Bennington and the surrounding area. It is a comprehensive arts center, featuring 7 galleries, art studios, a 315-seat theater, the Covered Bridge Museum, and an extensive collection of Native American and wildlife art. The Bennington Center for the Arts supports the artist community, specifically emphasizing representational art with themes rooted in the natural landscape. Its temporary exhibitions, studios, and events serve thousands of visitors each year in this world-class facility.

supports scout badges in:
Art, Science, Social Studies

supports classroom learning in:
Art, Science, Social Studies

topics covered:
Art, Science, Social Studies

contact info
Name: Information
Phone: 802-442-7158

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies Program Type: Exhibition Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone. Food Options: n.a. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: n.a.

ABOUT

The Bennington Center for the Arts

The Bennington Center for the Arts is a comprehensive arts center featuring multiple galleries, permanent Native American exhibits, a Covered Bridge Museum, art studios and a 315 seat proscenium theater. Located within 30 minutes of Troy, New York; Williamstown, Massachusetts; and Manchester, Vermont and just two miles from Bennington's scenic Main Street, the Bennington Center for the Arts' ideal location makes it easy for New England residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the natural and cultural arts in Southern Vermont.

contact info

Hrs: Open every day but Tuesday, 10-5 p.m

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>