In-Person Field Trip Information
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 60 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building Rotunda
Age 4 through Grade 1
We will offer a selection of in-person and virtual field trips (using Zoom) for fall 2024.
Request for fall field trips (September 30 – December 6, 2024) will be accepted from August 1 – November 1, 2024.
Requests for winter/spring field trips (January 6 – May 30, 2025) will be accepted from December 1, 2024 – April 5, 2025.
Art Tales: Sky Color is a field trip designed for our youngest learners. Students will use their imaginations to explore works of art and discover how some artists depict the natural world. This field trip includes the reading of Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds, exploration of two landscape paintings, and an art-making experience.
Book Summary
In Sky Color, Marisol volunteers to paint the sky for the class mural, but she is missing a key color that she needs. During her ride home on the school bus, she finds inspiration that helps her consider all the colors the sky can be.
Looking and Learning Skills
On this field trip, students:
• Observe, describe, compare, and contrast works of art.
• Create a landscape using tempera paint sticks.
• Feel a sense of belonging in the museum.
In-Person Field Trip Information
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 60 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building Rotunda
Important Scheduling Information
Field trips must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance. Groups must contain at least 15 students.
Once your field trip has been scheduled, you will receive an email confirmation within ten business days.
Bus Transportation
Bus transportation is available for DCPS (District of Columbia Public Schools) participating in our docent-led school field trips. Teachers should follow the guidelines here to apply for bus transportation.