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Noguchi Museum

The museum of sculptor Isamu Noguchi features a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, a serene outdoor sculpture garden, and two floors of interior space. Opened in 1985, Noguchi designed the museum to convey his life’s work and artistic vision. Visitors can enjoy permanent and temporary exhibits; public programs, including tours and art workshops; and education programs.

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Hrs: Wed.-Fri. 10AM-5PM, Weekends 11AM-6PM.

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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

Noguchi Museum

The museum of sculptor Isamu Noguchi features a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, a serene outdoor sculpture garden, and two floors of interior space. Opened in 1985, Noguchi designed the museum to convey his life’s work and artistic vision. Visitors can enjoy permanent and temporary exhibits; public programs, including tours and art workshops; and education programs.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Fri. 10AM-5PM, Weekends 11AM-6PM.

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.

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