Virtual Colors of the World: Illuminated Manuscripts in the Age of Exploration

Description

Experience our iconic illuminated manuscript field trip live on Zoom!

Students will examine selections of the incredible medieval and Renaissance manuscript collection of the Morgan, relate the works to world history, and deepen their understanding of cultural interactions between diverse peoples across time and place.

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

Medieval History, Social Studies, Arts, Art

Capacity

35 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.

Duration

45 min.

Activity

Virtual Field Trip

Grades

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

Price Options

$100.00 per Group for Public School

$100.00 per Group for Private School

$0.00 per Group for Title I School