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Field Trips
Research shows a single museum visit can impact students’ creative and critical thinking skills, cultural empathy, and emotive recall. Bring a group of students to the Chrysler Museum of Art this school year for a truly memorable experience. With a range of subjects and formats, choose an art adventure that connects the classroom curriculum to artwork from around the world. Your students will share ideas, enjoy a new environment, and leave making fresh connections.
We offer a variety of itineraries and add-ons. Work with us to plan a memorable experience that works well for your group. Explore the options below and reach out with any questions or ideas. Choose from the list of topics below or email discover@chrysler.org to customize a school tour.
Best for First-Time Visitors
![Colorfully painted banners drape from the skylights in Huber Court.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/98.27-scaled.jpg)
PK–GRADE 12
From ancient art to works from modern masters, the Chrysler Museum’s art collection is among the best in the country.
![Carved, gilded and polychromed statue of Guan Yin seated in the](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/44.11.8-scaled.jpg)
PK–GRADE 12
Go global and explore techniques, ideas, and materials artists and cultures from around the world use to communicate ideas.
![DescriptionVase/bowl of clear molded glass in high relief.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/71.6384-scaled.jpg)
PK–GRADE 1
Introduces young learners to great works of art and building blocks of language through this playful interactive tour.
![This is an oil on canvas painting. It depicts the moment when Abigail, the wife of the chieftain Nabal, arrives with her servants to intercede for her husband, who has foolishly insulted David and his men. Reni shows her riding sidesaddle into David's camp, her slumped shoulders in contrast to David's aggressive stance.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/71.524-1-scaled.jpg)
PK-GRADE 12
Unpack every artist’s tool kit by learning about color, form, line, shape, space, and texture throughout the Museum.
Connect to Curriculum
![The left side of the canvas is stacked with what appears to be frames, because it shows ninety degree, or smaller, angles made from wood. The right side of the canvas is yellow with black lines to form triangles. The lower portion presents half a circle, part red, part green. In the center of the canvas, in contrast to its more linear features, is a long spherical object - it is a shape known as a traditional biscuit from the city of Ferrara, Italy.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/81.148-scaled.jpg)
GRADES 3–12
From process to product, artists use science, technology, engineering, and math to create art. Through a STEAM lens, explore how artists innovate.
![Carved wooden sculpture made of numerous pieces of wood joined with glue and doweled. Eyes and eyebrows may be glass inlays. This is the head and chest of a painted wooden coffin lid, showing the face of the deceased painted in ochre, wearing a long wig painted in blue and yellow stripes, and a large collar. On the top of the head a scarab beetle is painted.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/0.1977.jpg)
Grades 8–12
Discover how the past civilizations of the Maya, Aztecs, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and others influence the world of today.
![Oil on canvas painting depicting Washington at the Delaware River. In the background, troops row across icy waters; Washington sits on a white horse in the foreground on the right side of the canvas.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/77.1271-1-scaled.jpg)
GRADES 4-12
From the Colonial Era through the 21st century, learn about the history of the United States through the Chrysler Museum’s collection of American Art. Inquire about specific strands of American History using big ideas or time periods.
![This blown glass bowl with its flaring rim, is reverse painted in transparent polychrome enamel with a dream image depicting a sleeping figure (the artist) floating over Olympia, Washington, against a brilliant blue star-studded sky with moon; three bears are on the ground, and five owls sit in fir trees.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/97.45-scaled.jpg)
PK-GRADE 6
Art tells a story. Identify characters, settings, and more in this narrative- style tour.
Big Ideas | Temporary Exhibitions
![It is an early self-portrait of the artist, who sits at the right with his palette and brushes. The scene is in the artist's studio. There are three gentlemen wearing wigs replete with long curls.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/71.513-1-scaled.jpg)
GRADES 2-12
Spend time discussing how artists and cultures share unique elements of who they are through art. Connect your own identity to artmaking or culture.
![DescriptionAn unprimed vertical canvas stitched with black thread that has been braided in a depiction of the United States flag. Ends of the threads hang loose off the lower edge of the canvas.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/2020.6.alt_-scaled.jpg)
GRADES 7-12
Pushing society forward or advocating for a worthy cause always involves artists. Explore how artists communicate and advocate in this meaningful tour.
![This is a unique composition of 20 photographs of the artist at the Costume Institute gala at the Met.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/2017.22-1-scaled.jpg)
GRADES 7-12
Although part of everyday life now, photography has come a long way since the late 1800s. Explore this medium’s unique qualities and discuss the roles photography plays in art and life.
![DescriptionThis is a sculpture of blown and hot-sculpted glass in the shape of a mossy tree branch in two forked sections, from which three lady slipper flowers grow.](https://chrysler.org/wp-content/uploads/2021.22-scaled.jpg)
PK–GRADE 12
Trees are a source of inspiration for creatives. Explore symbols and metaphors connected to trees and branch out in this tour.
Field Trip Request Form
Tours are also available, by appointment, at the Myers House in downtown Norfolk.
Field Trip FAQs
Who gives tours?
Our trained tour guides (Docents) will develop your tour by selecting works of art related to the theme you’ve selected. Once groups arrive and are divided, they will be led by a Docent who will guide them in exploring works of art. You will not need to bring additional materials. Groups may see different works of art, but they will tour the selected location using the same theme. At the end of the visit, groups will return to the Museum entrance.
How many chaperones are needed?
We require one chaperone/teacher for every 10 students. Our staff members will divide your group according to the number of guides available. When you arrive, please help us to ensure that a chaperone accompanies each group.
What are the Museum rules?
For your safety and the safety of the art, we ask that teachers and chaperones remain with their group at all times. Works of art are more fragile than they appear; please remind your students that it is important not to touch. Flash photography is prohibited in some of our spaces, as some works of art are sensitive to light. Photographs are not permitted in some special exhibitions. School rules are also good rules for the Museum.
Can we bring food?
Please plan for your group(s) to eat on the bus before or after their visit or at your school.
Where do we park?
Buses should drop off and pick up their groups in front of the tour location. Drivers must carry cellphones and be reachable during and after tours.
What if we are late?
To change or cancel your tour, please contact Ruth Sanchez before your tour date at rsanchez@chrysler.org or (757) 333-6269. If your group is running behind on the day of your tour, please let us know by calling (757) 333-6269 before 9:30 a.m. or (757) 644-6200 after 9:30 a.m. More questions? Email discover@chrysler.org.