Reading a Building: J. Pierpont Morgan and His Library

Description

Through objects and architecture, students travel back to the Gilded Age in New York City during the time of J. Pierpont Morgan. Groups explore highlights of the Morgan Library & Museum’s buildings and collections, and consider what we can learn from primary sources about people, places, and time periods. Discussions include themes such as collecting, architectural styles, design, and libraries.

Offered At

The Morgan Library & Museum

School programs at the Morgan Library & Museum offer students an opportunity to look closely, ask questions, make meaning, and find personal relevance in a wide range of objects. The Morgan’s collections and exhibitions highlight the creative process throughout history and include ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, rare printed books and bindings, and a large collection of Renaissance to contemporary drawings. The range of the Morgan’s world-renowned literary and art collections support and supplement K-12 classroom curricula.

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Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am

There is no fee for NYC Public schools.

Please schedule tours per class. Book all classes separately, do not combine classes.

  • Kindergarten: up to 25 students (min. 4, max. 8 chaperones)
  • Grades 1-5: up to 34 students (min. 3, max. 6 chaperones)
  • Grades 6-8: up to 34 students (min. 3, max. 6 chaperones)
  • Grades 9-12: up to 34 students (min. 2, max. 6 chaperones)

Special Education/Self-Contained
- 17 participants (including youth and adults)

Additional Accessibility Information

If you require a tour in a language other than English, including ASL interpretation, please email us at schools@themorgan.org.

Details

Subjects

History, Modern History, Art, Literature

Capacity

20 students, Max 8 chap., Min 2 chap.

Duration

90 min.

Activity

Field Trip

Grades

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K

Price Options

$150.00 per Group for Public School

$150.00 per Group for Private School

$0.00 per Group for City School

$0.00 per Group for Title I School