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  3. Homeschool Programs

Homeschool Programs

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Complement your classroom learning and enhance your home-based curriculum with a customized visit to The William Benton Museum of Art. We welcome homeschool student groups to explore the collections and special exhibitions. To plan your visit or schedule a field trip please contact Matthew Marshall, Curator of Education, at 860-486-1711 or via email matthew.marshall@uconn.edu .

Homeschool Field Trips

Field Trip Program (for groups of 10 or more students)

  • 45-minute guided tours are $5 per student. 
  • 45-minute hands-on writing or art activity are $5 per student.
  • If you would like a full 2-hour field trip experience (guided tour and hands-on activity) the fee is $10 per student.

All tours feature student-centered discussion to encourage meaningful conversations about art and promote critical thinking, visual literacy, and communication skills. Visits may be customized to meet your learning goals or curriculum standards.

 

Field Trip Options ($10 per student)

Learning To Look (ideal for K-3 audiences)
Guided tour of exhibitions of your choice, followed by an art-related story in the gallery and a hands-on drawing project.

Exploring the Senses in Art (ideal for grades 4-12)
Guided tour of exhibitions of your choice, followed by an individual or team gallery writing project which explores the five senses in art.

Paintings and Palettes (ideal for K-12 audiences)
Guided tour of exhibitions of your choice, followed by a hands-on painting project using acrylic paint and canvas board. Weather permitting, the painting project may be completed outdoors in the sculpture garden.

 

Field Trip Payment Details
One adult chaperone is admitted for free with every ten students; additional adults are $5 each. To ensure this special group pricing, one payment must be made on behalf of the entire group. The field trip balance is due in full PRIOR to the day of the visit. Payments must be made through the link provided on your invoice. 

Group Arrival 
You may drop off passengers in the parking area adjacent to the Museum entrance and then proceed to an approved parking location (map will be provided). If your group is running more than 15 minutes late, please call the Museum as soon as possible at 860-486-1711; programs may need to be modified for late arrivals.

Lunch Options
Groups are welcome to bring their own lunches and dining space is available in the Museum lobby or in one of the many outdoor areas. In addition, there are several dining options and areas available in the UConn Student Union, a five-minute walk from the Museum.