Social Studies Field Trips

Freer Gallery of Art

Image courtesy of Freer Gallery of Art

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Freer Gallery of Art
STREET: Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20560	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-357-3200 for recorded information on special programs and tours.		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5:30 pm.
METRO: Smithsonian station on Blue/Orange line.

GRADES: 3	UNITS: Japan
CONTACT: Kristie Lockhart	PHONE: 202-357-4880, ext. 245
TYPE: Museum	FEES: None
DAYS: M T Th F	HOURS: 10:15 am and 1:30 pm
LUNCH: Picnic on the mall.
GROUP SIZE: depends on the exhibit; 1 adult per 15 students
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour

DESCRIPTION: The Freer Gallery and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery are the two national museums of Asian art. The Freer Gallery contains a collection of Asian and American art. The American collection focuses on works from the 19th and 20th century and includes the work of James Whistler. Tours focus on introducing children to Asian and 19th and 20th century American art and culture. Book tours 4 weeks in advance.

RESOURCES

• Teacher newsletter lists teacher materials (packets, slides, videos). Brochures. Monthly calendar of events and twice yearly newsletter are available on the Internet or can be requested by mail.
• Extensive educational programs for both the Freer and the Sackler Gallery are given on their Education Programs web page.
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery web pages