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The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library
The estate and art collection of the late Henry Clay Frick is open to the public as a teaching and learning museum. Here you can take a virtual 360 degree look at each room and examine the works of art inside.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Art of the Silk Road
The primary goal of this exhibit is to employ the Internet in an innovative way to enable the interested public anywhere in the world to experience the art of the Silk Road, and to promote such future collaborations across the boundaries...
National Museums Liverpool
Walker Art Gallery: Big Art for Little Artists Tour
Whether you are planning a visit to the Walker Gallery or just interested in the museum, this quick tour is led by little artists for little artists. Come see what the museum has to offer children of all ages.
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Looking at Art
This is a great opportunity for those living in the Houston, Texas area. The Looking at Art program visits artist's studios, galleries, alternative spaces, museums, and collectors homes. It is suggested that you go with an adult or get...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arrival of a Portuguese Ship
In 1543, three Portuguese travelers aboard a Chinese ship drifted ashore on Tanegashima, a small island near Kyushu. They were the first Europeans to visit Japan. In 1548, Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, arrived from Goa to introduce...
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of San Franciso: Panama Pacific International Exposition 1915
Time travel back to 1915 and visit the Panama-Pacific Internation Exposition by following the description in the original brochure. San Francisco was justifiably proud of this expo which was a celebration of modern achievement in...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Printable Activities
These word searches and puzzles are best used in conjunction with a visit to the Geffrye Museum in London. However, you can print and use at home or at school regardless.
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Learn all about the role of the illustrator and picture books by visiting this museum site. Founded by and named for renowned author and illustrator Eric Carle, this site includes a variety of information for learners, teachers, and...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Abstract Expressionism?
If you visit a museum with a collection of modern and contemporary art, you're likely to see works that sometimes elicit the response, "My cat could make that, so how is it art?" But is it true? Could anyone create one of Jackson...
University of California
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Portrait of George Washington
Historical information on famous painting of George Washington by Pearle, with interactive features to click and learn meaning behind items in the portrait and links to an in-depth history of the painting as well as virtual visit to the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Boucher, Francois
This site provides a biography of French painter, noted for his pastoral and mythological scenes, Francois Boucher. Includes full color images of his work with captions.
Other
Exploradome: Exploradome
The Exploradome is an interactive discovery museum of science. This museum is aimed at all ages from 4 years to adults.
Read Works
Read Works: Time Travel to Jamestown
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about visiting a realistic English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Romare Bearden (Lesson Plan)
This 4-day lesson plan asks young scholars to explore artistic points of view, explore the elements and principals that contribute to mood, and discuss social themes that were prevalent during the Harlem Renaissance. The 4-day process...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Buddha Shakyamuni
How do we recognize this figure as Shakyamuni Buddha? This is the traditional representation of the Shakyamuni Buddha or the historical Buddha. The statue shows the moment of his enlightenment at a place called Bodh Gaya in India, which...
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Martin Puryear
Visit the online home of a 30-year retrospective of sculptor Martin Puryear's work, which opened at the Museum of Modern Art in November 2007. Includes essays, images, and videos of the installation.