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Virtual Art Museum Field Trip

Inside: A free virtual art museum field trip assignment for your students to complete at home or in the classroom! A complete assignment with links to art museums and four engaging activities!

We’re all looking for new ways to engage students during this crazy year! Our students need the creativity and social-emotional learning that art has to offer more than ever. What better way to connect them with art than touring an art museum?

We may not be able to do big field trips with our students this year, but they can still make artwork connections that will touch their spirit and inspire their own art. Thankfully, art museums around the world have made their collections available online. We’ve picked a few of our favorites and created four fun activities your students can complete as they explore the museums virtually!

Free Virtual Art Museum Assignment

Whether you’re teaching online, socially distancing in a classroom, or trying to get it all done in a hybrid model, you and your students will love this virtual art museum assignment.

Students choose an art museum to visit from the list (all helpfully linked), then there are four activities they can complete:

• Scavenger Hunt
• Make a Meme

Engage your students’ creativity and skills with these fun assignments! Grab the free download below.

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Virtual Field Trip Assignment

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Use this free virtual field trip assignment to help students explore art museums from home or in the classroom!

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20 Famous Art Museums You Can Visit from Your Living Room

Art from around the world has never been closer to home.

Did you know that you can access art museum virtual field trips, tours, and resources from around the world for free ? Why not take your students on virtual museum tours to the lavish Louvre in Paris? Or the majestic Metropolitan Museum of Art? Or any one of these historic art museums from around the world? Check out the list below to get started!

1. Benaki Museum

Located in Greece, the Benaki Museum features European and Asian pieces of artwork dating all the way back to prehistoric ages. In addition to having a massive collection of art you can explore virtually, the Benaki also offers audio tours for several of their larger exhibits. Our favorites include Chinese and Korean Art, Historic Heirlooms, and Childhood, Toys, and Games.

2. The Frick Collection

Frick, yeah! Click your way through this interactive map for a tour of the beautiful building and collections of art from the likes of Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and more.

3. The J. Paul Getty Museum

Explore thousands of items in the Getty’s collection  with help from Google Arts & Culture. The J. Paul Getty Museum specifically has several interactive options for exploring their collection: a “museum view” virtual tour, three ebook-style online exhibits, and the library of over 15,000 collected pieces of art.

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4. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

The largest art museum in the western United States is offering art museum virtual field trips. Watch videos and museum walkthroughs, listen to soundtracks and live recordings, learn with online teaching resources and courses, browse their art collection, and more on LACMA’s redesigned website.

5. The Louvre

One of our favorite art museum virtual field trips—and the world’s large museum—is the Louvre with options for some of their best exhibition rooms and galleries. Explore rare Egyptian artifacts, iconic paintings, the beautiful structure of the building, and much more through their 360-degree viewing feature.

(NOTE: Several of these virtual tours require Flash Player.)

6. Metropolitan Museum of Art’s #MetKids

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (aka the Met) developed #MetKids for, with, and by kids—but we think parents and teachers will have just as much fun using it. Our favorite features include a fun and highly interactive map, a “time machine” search function, informational and how-to videos, and so much more.

7. Musée d’Orsay

Instantly transport to the middle of Paris with the Musée d’Orsay and their online tours and art collection. Here you can explore art history with the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces from renowned artists such as Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and many more.

8. Museo Frida Kahlo

Also known as La Casa Azúl (the Blue House), this historic art museum was developed where renowned artist Frida Kahlo lived and created masterpieces. While there, you can learn about her life, her art, and more as you take a virtual tour through her former residence.

9. The Museum of the World

The British Museum and Google Cultural Institute teamed up to create one of our favorite interactive projects: The Museum of the World. The British Museum’s digital art collection lets users travel through time—starting with 2,000,000 BC—while seeing how each historical piece in their collection connects with others. Wow!

10. The National Gallery

Click and scroll your way around the National Gallery in London with their three interactive virtual tour options. The National Gallery has hundreds of paintings in its collection ready to be viewed online, many of which are from the Renaissance period.

11. The National Gallery of Art

Washington D.C.’s National Gallery of Art has a wide variety of great educational resources,  including video tours of their exhibitions, in-depth looks at the best pieces of their collection, downloadable learning resources and exercises, pre-recorded lectures by artists and curators, and more.

12. Pergamon Museum

One of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamon is home to a variety of ancient artifacts, including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the Pergamon Altar.

13. Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands and contains an online collection of well over 160,000 items. Not only is their digital collection incredibly stocked, but it’s also one of the more immersive collections online today. In addition, we highly recommend you try their “stories” feature (shown above), which walks users through the story and emotions behind the artwork created.

14. San Diego Museum of Art

Step inside the San Diego Museum of Art from anywhere! Enjoy 360-degree scans of your favorite galleries, zoom in to see art details, and read full label text in both English and Spanish, all from the comfort of home.

15. San Francisco Museum of Modern Arts

The San Francisco MoMA offers exclusive content featuring artists and their work online. Watch videos, read articles, and more right on their website.

16. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has several art museums around the world, which means more history to absorb virtually! Their Collection Online has over 1,700 diverse artworks by over renowned 600 artists—and it is definitely worth checking out as one of our top art museum virtual field trips!

17. Tate Modern: Andy Warhol Exhibit

The Tate Modern put together this video tour of their famous Andy Warhol exhibit. Museum curators Gregor Muir and Fiontán Moran talk in-depth about Andy Warhol and his work through the lens of the immigrant story, his LGBTQ identity, and more.

18. Uffizi Gallery

Here you’ll find the art collection of one of Florence, Italy’s most famous families, the de’Medicis. Wander the halls from any classroom!

19. The Van Gogh Museum

With an obvious focus on Vincent van Gogh, the Van Gogh Museum is home to the largest collection of van Gogh pieces in the world. The museum, virtual tours, ebook “stories,” and online collection dive into the life of van Gogh and the inspiration behind his art. Moreover, we think teachers everywhere will appreciate how big a fan he was of reading books!

20. The Vatican Museums

You can finally say you’ve seen the Sistine Chapel thanks to this online program! And, you can also virtually visit the Raphael Rooms, the Chiaramonti Museum, and more historic sites through these virtual tours by the Vatican Museums.

Did we miss one of your favorite art museum virtual field trips? Share them with us, and we might just add it to this list!

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The Holocaust: History and Memory

Virtual tour.

Suitable for classroom use or by families and individuals, this virtual tour, hosted on Google Arts & Culture , allows visitors to explore nine interactive galleries at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. The experience offers a chronological narrative of the Holocaust through encounters with historical artifacts and photographs. Visitors will also see one of the Museum’s conservation labs, allowing them to examine how staff preserve and present Holocaust history.

Preview scenes from the virtual tour

360 view of the Hall of Witness

360 view of a railcar used for deportations to killing centers

Historical photo: the Lodz ghetto

Artifact: Desecrated Torah scrolls

Artifact: a young boy's stuffed bear in one of the Museum's conservation labs

Lesson Plan

Lesson length: One to two class periods

In this lesson , students examine how the Museum uses artifacts and photographs from its collections to present the history of the Holocaust and memorialize its victims—including artifacts and photographs that illustrate important aspects of Holocaust history such as Torah scrolls rescued during Kristallnacht, a train car, prisoner barracks from Auschwitz, and a gas chamber model. Students also tour the Museum's architecture and discuss what makes the Museum a living memorial. Through their exploration of the Museum's exhibitions, students gain a greater understanding of key events and topics related to the Holocaust and are able to explain the systematic nature, scope, and consequences of the Holocaust.

Lesson Plan (PDF)

Worksheet (PDF)

This virtual field trip and lesson were adapted from an activity created in conjunction with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

A previous version of this virtual field trip hosted on Google Expeditions is no longer supported.

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Bring the spirit of exploration to your classroom.

Virtual Tours Are Taking Off. Here’s How to Integrate Them Into Your Teaching

Educator James Fester wrote this post.

It is said that every place tells one story better than any other place.

As a volunteer educator at Angel Island State Park in San Francisco, I came to appreciate this more deeply. I was lucky to have such an excellent teaching environment. The park, which covers an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, tells a multilayered story. It has been the site of Indigenous settlements, Civil War fortifications, World War II embarkation facilities, and the U.S.’s main West Coast immigration station from 1910 to 1940. The visitors who participated in my program were surrounded by an environment full of resources that I could leverage to illustrate my points and that they could explore to fulfill their own curiosity. I’d always wished I could duplicate in my classroom the kind of learning that took place in the park.

Fortunately, California State Parks developed the PORTS Home Learning Programs , which provide distance learning to students across the state. The creation of a virtual tour took this concept a step further, allowing students to explore parts of Angel Island on their own.

These resources weren’t unique to Angel Island, with many other parks and museums creating their own virtual experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic for learners of all sorts to use. Educational sites and organizations that previously catered to visiting student groups were forced to close down, but like classroom educators, they didn’t give up. Rather, they began rapidly adapting to distance learning, and the result was an explosion in virtual tours.

As a park volunteer, I saw this occur firsthand. The same pivoting that occurred in thousands of classrooms also happened at parks, zoos, museums, and aquariums across the United States, and the result was a rapid increase in interactive and virtual experiences that engaged students and promoted deeper thinking.

These kinds of resources aren’t backed up just by anecdotal evidence. Multiple studies have shown that the inclusion of virtual tours and trips in curriculum increases reading comprehension , helps promote global awareness among isolated or rural populations , and can be used to effectively engage and reduce dropout rates for at-risk populations of students .

However, even the fanciest website, with all sorts of interactive buttons, isn’t automatically a valuable learning experience. It is just a resource unless you pair it with a method. The tour needs to be supported by a framework that encourages the kinds of exploratory activities that give learners the opportunity to find and construct their own answers.

Creating activities that both incorporate virtual exploration and connect to the National Geographic Learning Framework can be done in a lot of different ways. Here are a few:

• Similar to exploring a physical environment, exploring a virtual environment requires observation. For example, students learning about differences between how people live today and how people lived long ago might take this 3D tour of Hampton National Historic Site. They could record their observations in a Venn diagram or share them during an all-class discussion.
• Students can be given a question or inquiry challenge, then can collaborate in pairs or small groups, discussing what they are learning as they navigate through an experience. For example, students can use this interactive tour of Carlsbad Caverns to learn about the site’s complex cave ecosystems, then get into small groups to construct annotated diagrams of ecosystem features based on what they learned.
• Virtual tours help promote awareness of distant cultural resources and natural wonders. Without virtual tours, archeological marvels like Mesa Verde National Park were inaccessible to millions and millions of people. Now, through platforms like YouVisit , global audiences can experience this place and hopefully turn that awareness into empathy for its protection and preservation.
• When virtual exploration is structured along inquiry-based lines, student curiosity becomes the driver, allowing for choice and interest to guide learning. Using a broad, open-ended question like “How do monuments communicate meaning?” and allowing students choice as they explore memorials and monuments helps them learn how sculpture and symbolism convey meaning. 3D models of locations like the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Rushmore help students stay engaged and investigate more deeply.

These great resources will get you started teaching with virtual tours:

• Google Arts & Culture has an extensive collection of resources you can use to create immersive virtual experiences for students interested in exploring the natural and cultural wonders preserved by the National Park Service!
• CyArk is a fantastic site that includes amazing virtual tours that are navigable and narrated, as well as terrific 3D models that are manipulable. They also curate great collections, like this collection focusing on social justice and equal rights .
• The National Park Service provides a multitude of options for exploring virtually. Visit their website for a selection of virtual tours and multimedia resources, or check out the Virtual Passport Cancellation activities offered by a nonprofit partner of the park service.
• Finally, my COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund project, funded by the National Geographic Society, allowed me to create resources that can be used by any teacher to develop their own Google-powered virtual tours and explorations! I wanted to create exemplary virtual tours that could be used either on their own or by teachers interested in making their own virtual tours. Check out my webpage to learn more about how to build your own virtual interpretive tours!

For more on the National Geographic Learning Framework, read the overview on nationalgeographic.org and enroll in our free, 90-minute mini-course “ Developing a National Geographic Explorer Mindset with Your Learners ,” open now.

James Fester is a consultant and author passionate about project-based learning (PBL) and experiential learning. His educational experience includes classroom teaching, instructional coaching, technology integration, and, most recently, serving as a member of the PBLWorks National Faculty. In addition to his consulting work, James is a National Park Service volunteer who collaborates on educational programs for parks across the country. His writing has been featured by National Geographic, TED-Ed, KQED, and in a recent book on PBL and environmental science published by ISTE . He currently resides in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Learn more about his work or how to work with him on his website !

This post references a project made possible in part by an award from the National Geographic Society’s COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators .

In the featured image, a caver lights up a gypsum chandelier in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, one of several parks educators and students can experience in a virtual tour hosted by Google Arts & Culture. (Dr. Jean K. Krejca, Zara Environmental LLC – For Public Use)

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Diagramming Sentences (Interactive) – WISC-Online adds an element of fun to understanding how parts of speech fit together. 

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PBS Learning Media – Videos and exercises for all grades.

English Language Learners – Videos and exercises for non-native speakers.

The Grammarist – Get answers to those pesky word usage questions and more.

Writing Explained  – Another source for confusing words, style guides, and more.

Capitalize My Title – Type in the title of your paper/report and select your style. The accepted format will appear.

Merriam Webster Word of the Day   – Sign-up for daily emails. Check out the “Ask the Editor” videos.

Dictionary.com – Another “Word of the Day.” 

Spanish – Word or phrase of the day.

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Busuu – Learn with the free version. Paid option has a bit more depth.

Hello Talk – An app that connects you with a native speaker.

American Sign Language (ASL) – YouTube channel devoted to the introduction of ASL. 

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Center for Civic Education – Free and paid resources covering the Constitution, Voting, etc.

Geography Science of the World – For introduction to and understanding of the importance of geography.

GeoGenius – Info cards on all countries of the world with maps and photos of places of interest. Basic info can be accessed but to take quizzes an account is required.  Note: Last updated 202 1.

The Zinn Education Project – Resources from the 2005 book “A People’s History of the United States” are available online. Conduct searches by time period, theme, etc.

Christina Proenza Coles – A twitter page that amplifies the contributions of people of African descent and how those contributions shaped the world.  

World History for All of Us – A fresh approach to history that is inclusive and relational.

National Geographic – Another examination of  geography and its place in understanding the world.

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Tower  of Hanoi – Will you solve it in the minimum number of moves?

Braingle – Puzzles, riddles, games, flashcards, and more. Need to register for free account.

Cool Math Games   – Interactive games/exercises for kids.

Lemonade Stand –   It takes planning, skill, good money management and a little luck to run a successful business.  

NatGeo Kids – Weird but True video shorts. Fun facts about everything.

Education.com – For grades K – 8. Worksheets, lesson plans, workbooks, activities, and more.

PBS Learning Media – A vast collection of culturally inclusive videos, interactive images, and more that cover all subjects/topics by age/grade.

Sketchnotes/One-Pager s – A creative way for students to visually represent story elements. 

Diffit – Tailor any lesson plan or text to grade or ability level. AI-assisted for differentiated learning.

Smithsonian Learning Lab –  Provides access to Smithsonian digital images, recordings, texts, and videos in history, art and culture, and the sciences.

K5 Learning – Free & paid worksheets for math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, cursive writing, and more.

Enchanted Learning – Worksheets and exercises in all areas/subjects. Free access to most items. Ad-free subscription option available. Use the site index for easy navigation.  

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Livestreams from various exhibits. Animals aren’t always in camera range. Live daily from 10 AM to 4 PM (ET).

National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian ) 

Learning resources for students and teachers.

Georgia Aquarium  

Livestream webcams from inside the aquarium. Navigate to different exhibits using the link in the upper left.

The King Center

Downloadable lesson plans, glossaries, etc., and videos inside the facility and with speakers from the past and present.

Smithsonian Natural History Museum

Narrated virtual tour videos of various exhibits and halls. 

Van Gogh Museum – Less of a virtual tour and more of an introduction to Vincent Van Gogh created specifically for young people. 

Frida Kahlo’s Diary  

The thoughts of and drawings by the artist.

Louvre Kids

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NASA at Home | Virtual Tours & Apps  

Look inside the International Space Station, Artemis, space flight center, operations center, and more. 

Rijskmuseum  

There are two options for this museum dedicated to Dutch artists. You can take the general tour (audio available for selected artworks), or you can play the challenge by finding the “keys.”

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Live cams and prerecorded videos from inside the natural habitats. Check schedules of live feedings for certain exhibits.

Anne Frank House   

Access supplemental education materials to use with the collection.

The Barnes Foundation

An extensive collection of art from around the world, uniquely displayed – often with everyday objects.

Charlotte Forten Grimké 

Information about this female activist and other important people and events of the Reconstruction era.

Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

An abundance of videos and resource material for teachers, homeschoolers, and families that want to learn together. There isn’t an actual virtual tour at this time.

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Take a look at the early days of computers.

The Museum of Flight

Look inside the cockpit, cabin, and various aircraft. Family & teacher resources are available.

The Olympic Museum (Lausanne, Switzerland)

360º views from inside the museum. This is one of several Olympic museums.

National Women’s History Museum

Chronicles the journey, struggles, and triumphs of women. They are divided by area, time period, and focused features.

U.S. National Park Service

Virtual tours of the nation’s national parks, historic homes of famous people, and more.

The Paley Center for Media (formerly the Museum of Television and Radio)  

Videos of past events and discussions with cast members and producers of popular TV shows.

Contemporary art museum offering digital access to artists, lectures, and performances.

Maggie Lena Walker House

You can view photos from the National Parks Service and go inside with panoramic views from Google Arts & Culture (bottom of page). Ms. Walker was an African-American newspaper publisher, activist, and bank founder and president.

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Virtual Museum: 13 ways to explore from home

Delve into the Museum from home with a virtual self-guided tour of the galleries, an interactive experience about Hope the blue whale and audio guides narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

1. Stroll around the Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature exhibition

Although the exhibition at the Museum closed on 3 January 2022, you can still step into an online world full of fantastic real-life and magical beasts. There are highlights, stories and games galore. 

Walk around the exhibition from home with a 360° virtual tour on Google Arts & Culture.

2.  Take a deep dive into the life of a blue whale

Explore the rich history of Hope, the blue whale suspended from the ceiling in Hintze Hall. In this online interactive, see what her life was like in the ocean, find out how she got to her home in the Museum and get a behind-the-scenes peek of the Museum's collections.

Go one step further by viewing the skeleton in augmented reality (AR) with Google Arts & Culture. 

3. Hang out with scientists online

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4.  Sound choices: listen to these podcasts

Every year the Museum attracts millions of curious visitors eager to learn about the natural world.

Bring that curiosity home, and learn more about natural history, science, and the world around you with these great podcasts. 

5.  Let Sir David Attenborough guide you around Hintze Hall

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Yellowstone travel through time: teaching with museum collections lesson plan.

Lesson Plan Title: Yellowstone Travel through Time Developers: Morrigan G. Kelley, Museum Technician, Yellowstone National Park Sara Godin, Museum Specialist, Yellowstone National Park with Joan Bacharach and Dara Shore, NPS Museum Management Program Grade Level: Middle School (grades 6-8) Number of Lessons in Unit and Duration : 5 lessons, 45 – 60 minutes each

B. Overview

Park Name: Yellowstone National Park Description: This lesson unit plan explores how visitors to Yellowstone National Park traveled through and the park and experienced its unique natural features. Lesson 1. How to Read an Object and a Photograph . Students “read” and analyze objects and photographs from the Yellowstone National Park museum collection. Lesson 2. Mapping the Park . Students identify and locate natural features and past and present roadways using maps of Yellowstone National Park. Lesson 3. Changing Travel . Students identify different methods of transportation in the park and evaluate how they have changed over time. Lesson 4. My Travel Journal . Students create their own travel journal modeled after diary entries from the park collection and using the Haynes postcard collection. Lesson 5. Paving the Way to the Future . Students design and build a model sustainable vehicle that will keep future park visitors, wildlife, and the landscape safe. Essential Question: How have travel and visitor experiences in Yellowstone National Park changed over time?

C. Museum Collections, Similar Objects, and Resources Used in this Lesson Plan

Lesson 1. how to read an object and a photograph.

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 60992

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Historic Photographs

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Yellowstone National Park YELL 199328

Other Resources

Yellowstone: Travel Through Time virtual park museum exhibit Forms and Charts:

• How to Read an Object, NPS Museum Management Program (printed per group of students)
• How to Read a Photograph, NPS Museum Management Program (printed per group of students)

Other materials:

Printed images, pencils

45 – 60 minutes

Lesson 2. Mapping the Park

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 18850

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 23004

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 200323-1

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 192713-1

YELL park maps page

GoogleMaps streetview Yellowstone NP

Brief History of the National Parks | Library of Congress (loc.gov)

Origin of the National Park Idea (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

NPS Treasured Landscapes Teaching with Museum Collections Lesson Unit Plan

Forms and Charts:

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park 2022 Tear-off Map (nps.gov) (YNP map printed per student)

Lesson 3. Changing Travel

Yellowstone National Park YELL 106389

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 90072

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 181649

National Park Service photograph

Similar Objects:

Stagecoaches | National Postal Museum (si.edu)

Yellowstone Canyon and Great Fall, Wyoming (Library of Congress)

Paper, pencils, student-created map (from lesson 2)

Additional Resources:

The History of Transportation with Miriam Watson (youtube.com) YNP Historic Vehicle Collection

45-60 minutes

Lesson 4. My Travel Journal

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 89928

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Yellowstone National Park YELL 129773

Yellowstone National Park YELL 192707-1

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 66707-116

Yellowstone National Park YELL 126467

Additional Resources

Artwork: Haynes Postcards (Yellowstone NP Flickr gallery) Thomas Moran's Diary - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils

Lesson 5. Paving the Way to the Future

Yellowstone National Park YELL 90069

Yellowstone National Park, YELL 90058

General Resources

• Yellowstone National Park blog post “ Other Fiction Books ”
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Yellowstone National Park Curriculum Materials
• Montana Memory Project : Collections include Superintendent's Annual and Monthly reports, maps and drawings, oral histories, and photographs.
• Open Parks Network : Historic photographs taken by the Park's official photographers and gathered into thematic albums in the mid-20th century.
• Historic Slide File : Historic photographs from the museum collection organized by era and by topic.
• NPS Electronic Technical Information Center : Historic maps and architectural drawings, and related construction reports for all National Park Service parks. Use the Search Filters button to select Yellowstone.

D. National Education Standards

• NSS-USH5-12.6 Development of the Industrial United States: Understands how the rise of corporations, heavy industry, and mechanized farming transformed the American people.
• NSS-G.K-12 Uses of Geography: Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past. Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
• RI.4.7.: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
• 5.VA:Re7.2.5a: Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery.
• VA:Cr1.2.4a: Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers.

E. Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Analyze how travel methods and technology in Yellowstone National Park have changed over time
• Identify Yellowstone’s unique natural features and how visitors have experienced these over time
• Document their own travel observations and experiences

F. Background

Yellowstone: Travel Through Time examines the history of travel through Yellowstone National Park from the nineteenth century to the modern day. Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park, established in 1872. It spans Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and is known for its abundant wildlife and geysers, including Old Faithful. Over time, visitors have used stagecoaches and wagons, tour buses, cars, and other vehicles to experience the park’s natural features. The objects and photographs from the Yellowstone Museum collection illuminate these changing visitor experiences. For detailed information, visit the Yellowstone: Travel Through Time virtual park museum exhibit .

G. Vocabulary

• Concessioner: A person or company granted the right to sell a product or to run a business in a park. These may include tours, lodging, meals, and other services and products.
• Document: (Verb) To record (something) in written, photographic, or other form. (Noun) A written record, photograph, video, or other medium that contains information about an activity, event, or object.
• Motorized Vehicle: A self-propelled land vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on rails and is used to transport people or cargo.
• Stagecoach: A four-wheeled transport vehicle drawn by horses (typically 4 or 6) and carrying passengers and/or cargo. Stagecoaches were used by early concessioners (businesses with contracts to operate within the park) to conduct tours and trips within Yellowstone from 1886 until 1917.
• Snowcoach: A motorized vehicle with large tires used to travel over snow
• Tourism: To travel to and visit a location for purposes of recreation, education, service, or other activities of interest.

H. Teacher Tips

• Download and print out color copies of the museum objects used in the lesson unit plan.
• Use the virtual park museum exhibit Yellowstone: Travel Through Time, including objects, documents, maps, and photographs to further inquiry and address learning objectives.
• Adapt activities for class length and grade levels and collect materials prior to class.
• Assemble similar tangible items to the museum objects that students can examine in the classroom.

I. Lesson Implementation Procedures

Lesson 1. How to Read an Object and a Photograph (45 – 60 minutes) Objective: Students will visually analyze, deduce, and extrapolate information from Yellowstone National Park museum objects and historic photographs.

Instructions:

• Why these objects were important for traveling throughout the park?
• When they might have been used?
• Who might have used them?
• What people, places, vehicles, and animals are depicted in the photograph?
• When was the photograph taken?
• What kinds of activities are included in the photograph?
• Discuss how these objects and photographs are protected in a museum environment for the education and inspiration of current and future generations.

Lesson 2. Mapping the Park (45 – 60 minutes) Objective: Students will identify Yellowstone’s natural features on a map and learn why the region became a national park.

• Students will describe what they know about Yellowstone (popular features such Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Lake, etc. with Haynes postcards as visual aids) and discuss how they would locate these features if they were visiting the park. Teacher provides overview (drawn from Yellowstone: Travel Through Time exhibit) of how early European American accounts of the wonders of Yellowstone inspired expeditions such as the Folsom-Cook-Peterson expedition of 1869 and the Hayden survey of 1871 that mapped and documented the region. Documentation (photographs, paintings, scientific documentation) produced by the latter expedition was integral to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872. Lead a discussion of why maps of the area were so important to creating and managing the park (planning out roads and buildings, documenting natural features) and what types of information needs to be included.
• Break out class into small groups and distribute copies of the Norris and Folsom maps. Groups will identify and compare the types of information included in each map (wildlife, natural features, survey routes, roads, buildings, etc.). Students will analyze and report on what categories of information maps provide for park visitors and management and why these are important (e.g. location of roads to navigate, where features are, data to help study and protect the park’s visitors, wildlife and other resources, etc.).
• Provide groups with Yellowstone National Park Tear-off map. Students will use online maps (GoogleMaps, Yellowstone National Park map webpage) to identify points of interest on their tear-off map, including the natural features, roads, and other categories of information they identified in Step 2. Students will discuss how their maps compare with the Folsom and Norris maps and why.

Lesson 3. Changing Travel (45 – 60 minutes) Objective: Students will analyze and describe how transportation in the park has changed over time. Instructions:

• Distribute printouts or show images of the stagecoach, tour bus, car, bicycle, and snowcoach. Lead a student discussion to analyze and compare features of each. How is each vehicle powered (motor, human, animal)? Who operates it (concessioner or visitor), and where can it go (preset tour route, snow, etc.)? What is the relationship between each vehicles, park roads, and park features (e.g. road width and type for carriage vs. motor vehicle, protection of resources from oversnow vehicles, etc.) and how have these changed over time?
• Compare the travel speeds of a horse-drawn stagecoach (5 mph) and motorized vehicle (allowable speeds in park 15-45 mph). Students will calculate and compare travel times for each using the maps from Lesson 2.
• Break class out into small groups. Students will chart out and report on pros and cons for each form of transportation (horse-drawn, human-powered bicycle, motorized bus, car, motorcycle). What supplies (food, clothing, fuel, other supplies) would be needed to tour the park with each type of vehicle? How long will it take to travel between the points of interest students identified on their maps in Lesson 2?
• Students will identify and report on what forms of transportation are available to them locally (bus, car, bicycle, walking) and how long it would take them to travel to school, and/or a recent trip using each type of transportation.

Lesson 4. My Travel Journal (45 – 60 minutes) Objective: Students will use Yellowstone National Park museum travel diaries and images to journal their trip through Yellowstone or a local park or recent vacation.

• Distribute copies and transcripts of the Moger and Dyer diary excerpts and have students note and discuss what these visitors documented from their trip. Did visitors notice their surroundings, other visitors, wildlife? Do they mention other travelers? Why do you think they wrote about these moments?
• Distribute copies or project images of Haynes postcards and lead student discussion of travel photography. Ask students to consider who is taking photographs (visitors, park staff, professional photographers such as F. J. Haynes) and what was photographed (nature, people, wildlife etc.). Why would early visitors want to document this moment? Would today’s visitors to the park also photograph the same content? What would the students want to photograph if they were visiting the park?
• Students will create a journal of their own “travel” through Yellowstone or a local park using Lesson 2 maps, features in the Yellowstone: Travel Through Time virtual park museum exhibit, and the park website, or recent vacation. Have students write passages and/or sketch out drawings of sights they see and activities they did.

Lesson 5. Paving the Way to the Future (45 – 60 minutes) Objective: Students will design, draw and build a small-scale model of a vehicle to allow visitors to safely and sustainably experience the park in the future. Instructions:

• Have students compare the stagecoaches and White Motor Company Bus and describe how the introduction of motorized travel changed the features of tour vehicles, roads, and visitors’ travel itineraries.
• Teacher provides background on how Yellowstone became a national park to “protect the scenery, cultural heritage, wildlife, geologic and ecological systems and processes in their natural condition for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.” Students will debate and discuss which features of current vehicles help to achieve these goals, and which may change in the future.
• Student groups imagine, design, draw and build a small-scale model of a vehicle used for park transportation 100 years in the future. Provide students with materials such as small boxes, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaner and clay.
• Students create an exhibit, campaign, or brochure to promote or increase visitation to and sustainable use of the nearest local, city, municipal, state, or national park. Students research the history of the park to identify when and why it was established, who has used it historically and today, and what modes of transportation are used to access it.
• Students create an exhibit label for their model for inclusion in the class exhibit. Students should include “tombstone” information (maker, date, materials, measurements) as well as interpretive information on how their model’s design achieves the goals of sustainable park transportation.

J. Assessment

• Participation in daily activities.
• Lesson 1. “How to Read and Object” and “How to Read a Photograph” Worksheets
• Lesson 2. Student-created map
• Lesson 3. Student transportation charts
• Lesson 4. Journal entry
• Lesson 5. Transportation model and class exhibit or campaign

K. Enrichment Activities and Site Visit

The site visit includes a visit to Yellowstone National Park, or a local a park or museum, historic house museum, or historical society. Visit the Yellowstone: Travel Through Time virtual museum exhibit . Before the visit, students visit the institution’s website for an overview, or provide brochures and other written/visual materials about the site. Have each student come up with 2-3 questions to guide the visit. Students select at least two objects on exhibit at the park or museum to analyze using the “ How to Read an Object ” worksheet. Teacher creates a “scavenger hunt” object list for students to find to promote observation skills.

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A museum is a space dedicated to preserving, researching, and displaying objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific significance. These institutions provide opportunities for public education, cultural appreciation, and reflection on human achievements and heritage. Museums often curate collections ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary artworks, fostering understanding and connection.

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History of museums.

• The history of museums is as diverse as the artifacts they house, dating back to ancient civilizations. Early precursors include royal collections in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia , where treasures were amassed for prestige and power. 
• In classical antiquity, Greeks and Romans displayed art and artifacts in temples and public spaces, laying the groundwork for future museum practices.
• During the Renaissance , the notion of preserving and studying antiquities resurged. Cabinets of curiosities, or German Wunderkammer, emerged across Europe, showcasing an array of natural specimens, artworks, and exotic objects. These collections served as both sources of wonder and tools for scientific inquiry.
• The modern concept of the museum began to take shape in the 18th century with the Enlightenment . 
• Institutions like the British Museum, founded in 1753, aimed to collect, preserve, and make accessible knowledge for the public good. The Louvre in Paris , initially a royal palace, opened as a public museum in 1793, democratizing access to art and culture.
• The 19th century witnessed a proliferation of museums globally, reflecting colonial expansion, scientific exploration, and nationalist fervor. 
• Museums became symbols of cultural and imperial power, often acquiring artifacts from colonized regions. At the same time, specialized museums emerged, focusing on art, history, natural history, and science.
• The 20th century saw museums evolve into dynamic educational institutions, embracing new technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. 
• Museums became spaces for community engagement, social activism, and cultural dialogue. 
• Efforts to diversify collections and narratives expanded, recognizing the need for inclusive representation and decolonization.
• In the 21st century, museums continue to adapt to changing societal needs and technological advancements. 
• Digital initiatives enhance access to collections, while immersive exhibitions and interactive experiences redefine visitor engagement. 
• Museums grapple with matters of provenance, restitution, and ethical stewardship, striving to balance preservation with accountability and social justice.

OLDEST KNOWN MUSEUMS

• Capitoline Museums (Rome, Italy) – Founded in 1471, the Capitoline Museums are among the oldest continuously operating museums. 
• They house a diverse collection of classical sculptures, ancient artifacts, and Renaissance masterpieces.
• Vatican Museums ( Vatican City ) – Originating from the private collection of Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, the Vatican Museums boast an extensive array of art and artifacts amassed by successive popes.
• Uffizi Gallery ( Florence , Italy ) – Established in 1581 by Francesco I de’ Medici, the Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest art museums in the world. 
• It features an exceptional collection of Renaissance artworks.
• Ashmolean Museum (Oxford, England) – Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum was the world’s first university museum. It houses a diverse range of art and artifacts spanning millennia and continents.
• Kunstkamera ( Saint Petersburg , Russia ) – Established by Peter the Great in 1714, the Kunstkamera is one of Russia’s oldest museums. It specializes in ethnography, anthropology, and natural history, featuring curiosities from around the world.
• British Museum (London, England) – Established in 1753, the British Museum houses a vast and diverse collection of art and artifacts from ancient civilizations to the present day, spanning continents and cultures.
• Louvre Museum (Paris, France ) – Originally a royal palace, the Louvre opened as a public museum in 1793 during the French Revolution . It is one of the world’s largest and most visited museums, renowned for its iconic art collections.
• Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg, Russia) – Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great , the Hermitage began as a private art collection. Today, it is one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, housing an extensive range of art and artifacts.
• Rijksmuseum ( Amsterdam , Netherlands ) – Established in 1800, the Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands. 
• It features an extensive collection of Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer .

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• Museums play a significant role in education, culture, and society, making them valuable resources for high school students. Here’s why museums are important:
• Firstly, museums serve as dynamic educational institutions outside the classroom. They offer experiential learning opportunities that engage students in interactive and immersive experiences. 
• Through exhibits, workshops, and guided tours, museums provide hands-on learning that complements and enhances traditional classroom instruction. 
• Everyone can explore diverse subjects such as history, art, science, and culture tangibly and memorably, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation.
• Secondly, museums preserve and showcase cultural heritage. They serve as custodians of humanity’s collective memory, preserving artifacts, artworks, and historical documents for future generations. 
• By preserving and displaying cultural treasures, museums help students connect with their heritage and understand the richness and diversity of human cultures. 
• This exposure encourages tolerance, empathy, and respect for different perspectives and traditions.
• Moreover, museums inspire creativity and critical thinking. They expose students to a variety of artistic styles, scientific phenomena, and historical events, stimulating curiosity and imagination. 
• By encountering new ideas and perspectives, students develop analytical skills and learn to think critically about the world around them. 
• Museums also provide opportunities for creative expression through art workshops, interactive exhibits, and innovative programs, encouraging students to explore their own creativity.

• Furthermore, museums foster community engagement and social interaction. They serve as gathering places where people from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, share, and connect. 
• Everyone can participate in museum events, volunteer programs, and community outreach initiatives, gaining valuable social skills and civic engagement experience. 
• By engaging with their communities, museum visitors develop a sense of belonging and responsibility, contributing to the social fabric of society.
• In conclusion, museums are invaluable resources for high school students, offering educational, cultural, and social benefits. 
• By providing experiential learning, preserving cultural heritage, inspiring creativity, and fostering community engagement, museums enrich the lives of students and contribute to their holistic development. 
• Therefore, integrating museum visits and programs into high school curricula can enhance students’ learning experiences and prepare them for success in the 21st century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are museums.

Museums are institutions dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of objects and artifacts of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific significance. They serve as educational resources and cultural hubs within communities.

Why are museums important?

Museums play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, educating the public, and fostering a sense of identity and belonging. They provide opportunities for learning, contemplation, and inspiration, and they contribute to the enrichment of society by preserving and showcasing valuable artifacts and artworks.

What types of museums exist?

Museums come in various types, including art museums, history museums, natural history museums, science museums, technology museums, maritime museums, archaeology museums, and specialized museums focusing on specific subjects such as aviation, music, or literature.

How do museums acquire their collections?

Museums acquire their collections through donations, purchases, bequests, and sometimes through archaeological excavations or field research. Collections are carefully curated and managed by museum professionals to ensure their preservation and accessibility for present and future generations.

What is the role of technology in museums?

Technology plays an increasingly important role in museums, enhancing visitor experiences through interactive exhibits, virtual tours, augmented reality, digital archives, and online collections. It also facilitates conservation efforts, research, and outreach, allowing museums to engage with broader audiences and adapt to evolving societal needs and expectations.

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Harvard Yard is no longer restricted access to HUID holders only. Enhanced security measures will remain in place for the foreseeable future. The safety and security of the Harvard community is a top priority, and we will continue to evaluate the overall situation and adjust our measures accordingly.

Harvard Visitor Center tours

All tours are 45 to 60 minutes long. Registration is required in advance for both in-person and virtual tours. Weekly tour registration will be available every Friday. You can download the Visit Harvard mobile app on iOS and Android devices. During business hours you may purchase a Self-Guided Tour Map for $3 available in multiple languages.

For information about Harvard College Admissions tours for prospective students, visit their website .

Official Historical Tour of Harvard

The free, student-led public walking tour through Harvard Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the students’ individual experience. 

Register for the in-person tour

Visit Harvard mobile app

Explore Harvard with our free mobile app, featuring a collection of self-guided walking tours. Whichever tour you decide to embark on, you’ll be sure to learn something new.

Download the app on  iOS  and  Android devices.

Historical Tour of Harvard

Learn the history behind well-known spots across Harvard’s campus! Each stop highlights iconic buildings, traditions, alumni, and much more.

Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour: Allston

Explore vibrant public art in Allston! You’ll encounter can’t-miss installations along Western Avenue and learn the stories behind them and their artists.

Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour: Cambridge

Discover a new side to our campus through an art-filled adventure! Explore outdoor art, famous architecture, renowned cultural institutions, and more.

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From nature walks to art galleries, these tour offerings include virtual options, in-person experiences, student and staff-led excursions, and more.

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Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery

The Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Walking Tour Experience explores Harvard University’s entanglements with the institution of slavery through a 10-stop tour around Harvard’s campus.

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Prospective students

Harvard College In-Person Campus Visit Options: in-person, student-led

Harvard College Virtual Tour Options: virtual

SEAS Tours Options: in-person, student-led

Harvard Business School Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile

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Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Options: mobile

Harvard Art Museums: Student Guided Tours Options: in-person, student-led

Harvard Art Museums: Gallery Tours Options: in-person, self-guided, staff-led

Harvard Forest Field Trips & Tours Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided

Arnold Arboretum: All Tours Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided

Museums and libraries

Peabody Museum: All Tours Options: in-person, virtual, self-guided, staff-led

Houghton & Widener In-Person Tours Options: in-person, staff-led

Widener 360-Degree Virtual Tour Options: virtual, self-guided

Houghton Library Virtual Tour Options: virtual

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture: Virtual Tours Options: virtual, self-guided

Frequently asked questions

General tour information.

The Harvard University Visitor Center offers several different types of tours. For our in person tour offerings on campus, we provide the Official Historical Tour of Harvard. All tours are provided to the public for free and to private groups for a fee. Our tours typically run 45-60 minutes.

To view the schedule and register for our free public tours (virtual and in person), please visit our Eventbrite page . To request a virtual or in person private tour, visit this link .

We also offer a free self-guided historical tour through the Visit Harvard mobile app, which you can download on iOS and Android devices. You can take this self-guided tour on campus or from the comfort of your own home.

Information about free in-person tours

The in person Historical Tour of Harvard explores Harvard Yard. Tours depart from the Visitor Center which is located at the front desk in the Smith Campus Center. Our address is 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Registration for our in person tours must be made in advance. Registration is made available starting the Friday before your tour week. Parties of up to 14 persons can register for a free in person tour. Parties of 15-60 are encouraged to submit a request for a private tour .

Registered tour goers should arrive at the Visitor Center at least 15 minutes before your tour to check-in. Tours depart from the Smith Campus Center and end in Harvard Yard.

Information about the Visit Harvard mobile app

Visit Harvard is a free mobile app by the Harvard Visitor Center that features a collection of self-guided tours centered around the Harvard University experience. The Visit Harvard mobile app can be downloaded by anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, to be enjoyed from wherever you might be visiting, whether it’s in-person at Harvard or from the comfort of your own home.

What tours are being offered in the mobile app? Currently on the app, visitors can take a mobile version of our popular in-person and virtual tour, the Historical Tour of Harvard.

How long is the mobile tour? This self-guided tour takes place across 14 mapped stops through Harvard’s campus. At a standard walking pace, it will take between 45-60 minutes to complete the 1 mile long tour.

Can I take the mobile tour in-person or virtually? The mobile tour is designed to be accessed in-person on Harvard University’s campus, starting at the Harvard Visitor Center, located at the Smith Campus Center in Harvard Square (1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA). It can also be viewed from the comfort of your own home. Simply download Visit Harvard in the app store, select the Historical Tour of Harvard, and begin your journey!

Where can I download the Visit Harvard mobile app? You can download the Visit Harvard mobile app on the Apple App Store and Google Play . There is also a desktop version of the app you can access here .

Learn more about the Harvard College admissions process

For more information about Harvard College Admissions, please visit their official website . Their contact information can be found here .

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