Social Studies Field Trips

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Image courtesy of Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
STREET: 1050 Independence Ave., SW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20560	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-357-2700		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5:30 pm. Closed December 25.
METRO ACCESS: 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 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and its sister museum the Freer Gallery are the national museums of Asian art. Extensive educational programs for both museums are given on their Education Programs web page. The Sackler may not be exhibiting art from Japan. Tours change every six months. Book tours 4 weeks in advance. Tours focus on introducing students to Asian art and culture.

RESOURCES

• Teacher newsletter lists teacher materials (packets, slides, videos). Monthly calendar of events and twice yearly newsletter are available on the Internet or can be requested by mail.

• 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