Preserving the Peacock Room - FREE PROGRAM

Length

30-45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

60

Primary Disciplines

Art, Online Learning/Digital Learning , Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Problem Solving

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Programs are available M,W, TH and F from 9am-5pm EST. Register at least 2 weeks before your requested program date to guarantee best availability. If you would like to check on the status of your request, please contact asiatours@si.edu. All requests are subject to availability.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify us 2 weeks in advance of your tour or as soon as possible if you need to cancel your program.

About This Provider

 

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Washington , DC
United States

The National Museum of Asian Art is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  With more than 46,000 objects dating from the Neolithic period to today, our collections' strengths range from the arts of China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East and the Islamic World to nineteenth century American art.  The National Museum of Asian Art is committed to providing quality Pre-K-12 programs that deepen students understanding of Asian Arts and cultures, develop students' capacity for slow looking, and broaden students' perspective taking capacities. 

Program Details

Format

Program is presented on Zoom by professional museum educators. Through inquiry-based questions and discussion, presenters engage with participants as they explore artworks together. Students may participate in simple drawing and writing exercises throughout the program. Programs are highly interactive and participants are expected to be on camera and interact with the presenter.

Objectives

Students will:

Gain an introductory understanding of cultural heritage conservation
Problem-solve real scenarios from the conservation lab
Use close looking to examine the Peacock Room.
Learn about the history of the Peacock Room.
Explore ways students can preserve cultural heritage in their own lives