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Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world - from their own backyards to far-off galaxies. The museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Permanent exhibits include the Sculpture Garden, Midwest Folk Art, and Natural Sciences.

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Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12-5PM.

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FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

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ABOUT

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world - from their own backyards to far-off galaxies. The museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Permanent exhibits include the Sculpture Garden, Midwest Folk Art, and Natural Sciences.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Art Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world - from their own backyards to far-off galaxies. The museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Permanent exhibits include the Sculpture Garden, Midwest Folk Art, and Natural Sciences.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Art Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world - from their own backyards to far-off galaxies. The museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Permanent exhibits include the Sculpture Garden, Midwest Folk Art, and Natural Sciences.

contact info

Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Art Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

View Lesson Plan>>