One of our favorite things about homeschooling is visiting museums when there are no crowds. With our study of the 1800s this year, a local western art museum made its way onto our field trip bucket list.
We packed a picnic and planned to soak up some Native American and pioneer art.
At check-in, we were given a little saddle bag filled with interactive activities, and a "find that painting" booklet.
The stories of history become more exciting when you get to experience a bumpy wagon ride and more personal when you stand before an Indian mourning the lose of his land.
Chuck wagon cooking is all kinds of interesting.
We loved taking the time to notice details
and consider life lived long ago.
Well, then there was this guy. He required a second and third look.
Still not so sure...
History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley
2 comments:
Love that museum, even though I'm not a fan of most Western Art. I loved the modern art section, especially the red origami horse. They've done a fabulous job. The 3rd and 4th grades took field trips there this year. So glad you took a "field trip" there as well. They do a huge weekend in the fall that has skits, booths, etc... for families.
Jessica
P.S. The fake guard scared me to death.
Looks like a neat place to visit. Love your home schooling posts!
Post a Comment