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National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery combines aspects of U.S. history, biography, and art for a unique museum experience. The collection has thousands of works of art, dating from colonial times through present day; from paintings, prints, drawings, and engravings to photography and work in digital media. Permanent exhibitions showcase composers, sports figures, politicians, and other figures who have made significant contributions to America. Themed, guided tours are available.

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Hrs: Daily 11:30AM-7PM.

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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

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery combines aspects of U.S. history, biography, and art for a unique museum experience. The collection has thousands of works of art, dating from colonial times through present day; from paintings, prints, drawings, and engravings to photography and work in digital media. Permanent exhibitions showcase composers, sports figures, politicians, and other figures who have made significant contributions to America. Themed, guided tours are available.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 11:30AM-7PM.

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

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery combines aspects of U.S. history, biography, and art for a unique museum experience. The collection has thousands of works of art, dating from colonial times through present day; from paintings, prints, drawings, and engravings to photography and work in digital media. Permanent exhibitions showcase composers, sports figures, politicians, and other figures who have made significant contributions to America. Themed, guided tours are available.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 11:30AM-7PM.

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

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery combines aspects of U.S. history, biography, and art for a unique museum experience. The collection has thousands of works of art, dating from colonial times through present day; from paintings, prints, drawings, and engravings to photography and work in digital media. Permanent exhibitions showcase composers, sports figures, politicians, and other figures who have made significant contributions to America. Themed, guided tours are available.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 11:30AM-7PM.

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>>