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.

Please note that for in-person field trips, we limit groups to 15 for a more interactive and intimate experience. We can accommodate no more than 4 groups, or 60 students, at one time in our historic library.

Details

Subjects

History, Modern History, Art, Literature

Capacity

15 students, Max 4 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