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Corning Museum of Glass

Learn all about the story of glass through the collection of 45,000 items, exciting demonstrations, and exhibits at Corning Museum of Glass. Museum exhibits focus on glass art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups will enjoy touring the museum’s galleries, which include the Frederick Carder Gallery (named after the co-founder of Steuben Glass Works) and a variety of contemporary glass exhibits. Groups of all ages can schedule themed tours and participate a variety of educational programs. Grab a bite to eat at the museum café after your field trip, or bring bagged lunches to eat in indoor or outdoor areas.

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Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.

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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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ABOUT

Corning Museum of Glass

Learn all about the story of glass through the collection of 45,000 items, exciting demonstrations, and exhibits at Corning Museum of Glass. Museum exhibits focus on glass art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups will enjoy touring the museum’s galleries, which include the Frederick Carder Gallery (named after the co-founder of Steuben Glass Works) and a variety of contemporary glass exhibits. Groups of all ages can schedule themed tours and participate a variety of educational programs. Grab a bite to eat at the museum café after your field trip, or bring bagged lunches to eat in indoor or outdoor areas.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.

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

Corning Museum of Glass

Learn all about the story of glass through the collection of 45,000 items, exciting demonstrations, and exhibits at Corning Museum of Glass. Museum exhibits focus on glass art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups will enjoy touring the museum’s galleries, which include the Frederick Carder Gallery (named after the co-founder of Steuben Glass Works) and a variety of contemporary glass exhibits. Groups of all ages can schedule themed tours and participate a variety of educational programs. Grab a bite to eat at the museum café after your field trip, or bring bagged lunches to eat in indoor or outdoor areas.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.

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

Corning Museum of Glass

Learn all about the story of glass through the collection of 45,000 items, exciting demonstrations, and exhibits at Corning Museum of Glass. Museum exhibits focus on glass art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups will enjoy touring the museum’s galleries, which include the Frederick Carder Gallery (named after the co-founder of Steuben Glass Works) and a variety of contemporary glass exhibits. Groups of all ages can schedule themed tours and participate a variety of educational programs. Grab a bite to eat at the museum café after your field trip, or bring bagged lunches to eat in indoor or outdoor areas.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.

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>>