Social Studies Field Trips
American Visionary Art Museum
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: American Visionary Art Museum | |||
| STREET: 800 Key Highway | |||
| CITY: Baltimore | STATE: MD | ZIP: 21230-3940 | COUNTY: |
| PHONE: 410-244-1900 | FEES: Adults $6, Children and seniors $4. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Fall: W Th Su 10-6, F Su, 10 - 8. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. | |||
| METRO ACCESS: | |||
| GRADES: 1, 5 | UNITS: Shelters |
| CONTACT: Stephanie or Rick | PHONE: 401-244-1900 |
| TYPE: Museum | FEES: $3 per student, adults free |
| DAYS: W Th F | HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm |
| LUNCH: none | |
| GROUP SIZE: Any size is ok, will be subdivided at the museum (or teacher can arrange the smaller-sized groups ahead of time). Teachers are expected to bring enough adults to provide appropriate supervision for the students in a free setting. | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: varies. The coordinators can schedule a volunteer to accompany the group. | |
DESCRIPTION:Seven galleries of original, self-taught artistry, born of intuition and self-styled imagination. A variety of art: sculpture carved from roots, embroidered rags, tatoos, and toothpicks. Schedule your visit to the museum at least two weeks ahead.
From October 1999 through September 2000 there will be a "Mega Exhibit: We Are Not Alone -- Angels and Other Aliens" which will comprise self-taught art depicting visible and invisible companionship.
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Last updated on Sept. 30, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us