In-Person Field Trip Information
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 90 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building Rotunda
Grades 4 through 12
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.
From figurative bronzes and marble carvings to works of art that challenge conventional ideas about sculpture, students will investigate materials, techniques, subject matter, and artistic intent. Through sketching exercises and discussion, students will develop their ideas and interpretations of traditional sculptures in the West Building and modern sculptures in the East Building.
Looking and Learning Skills
This field trip encourages participants to develop their ideas and interpretations based on careful observation, sketching, and discussion of sculpture at five to six stops. Students will practice:
In-Person Field Trip Information
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 90 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.