Art is Elementary – Tour A

ART IS ELEMENTARY – TOUR A

This tour is perfect for teachers looking to introduce their students to the museum. Students will have an introduction to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s collection through participatory activities and inquiry-based conversations. Through the tour, students will forge personal connections with works of art by becoming comfortable in a museum environment and practicing art observation and discussion skills.

This tour is available in two iterations: Art is Elementary – Tour A and Art is Elementary – Tour B.

Art is Elementary – Tour A takes place in the Nelson-Atkins Building where students will experience European and Asian art.

Galleries visited:

Impressionism
18th–Century Italian Art
Chinese Furniture
Japanese Art

Appropriate for grades: 3–5
Maximum number of students: 60
Duration: 75 minutes
Cost: Free