Virtual Field Trip: The National Gallery of Art

For this virtual field trip, we visit The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC where there are a wide variety of activities for kids and families!

Fun Fact:

The National Gallery of Art doesn’t just house artwork inside its museum walls, but is also home to one of the largest outdoor sculpture gardens!

Optional download: NGAkids Art Zone for ipad

The NGAkids Art Zone app contains eight interactive activities inspired by works in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, plus a sketchbook for freehand drawing and a personal exhibition space where users can save and display art created with the program. The child-friendly interface, easy-to-use tools, and the overarching emphasis on discovery, careful looking, and artistic self-expression make the app educational and fun for the whole family.

The app provides an immersive experience as children visit a virtual art museum and explore a variety of works spanning more than 300 years of art history. High-resolution graphics, careful attention to detail, and exposure to a variety of subjects, painting styles, and techniques help convey an authentic understanding of the artistic process and reinforce their familiarity with the fundamental elements of art.

No ipad? No problem! Visit: https://www.nga.gov/blog/mindful-drawing.html. Here the museum provides some prompts to help create your own masterpieces!

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