ABOUT BERKSHIRE CREATIVE FIELD TRIPS
The Berkshire Creative Field Trip Initiative was established in 2010 to better connect educators and school administrators with the resources offered by Berkshire County's numerous cultural and educational organizations.
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Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Meville’s Arrowhead
PROGRAM www.mobydick.org Using Arrowhead and our extensive collection of art, artifacts and maps of Berkshire County, we guide the children through an exploration of early 19th century Berkshire County life. Comparing early and current maps and photos, students can see changes in their town over the years. Observing the interior and exterior of the house, [...] -
Berkshire Museum
PROGRAM www.berkshiremuseum.org Let our experienced team of Museum Educators introduce your students to a world of discovery. Drawing from fine art, history and natural science collections, as well as special exhibitions, the Berkshire Museum is dedicated to creating a meaningful educational experience for its young visitors. A full schedule of programs featuring inquiry-based discussions, objects [...] -
Chesterwood
PROGRAM A one hour tour of Chesterwood — the country home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost sculptor of public monuments, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931). Situated on 122 acres in the idyllic hamlet of Glendale near Stockbridge, Massachusetts, the property and its buildings were donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation by French’s daughter, [...] -
Hancock Shaker Village
PROGRAM www.hancockshakervillage.org Hancock Shaker Village offers fun and educational experiences that fulfill learning standards for pre-k through high school. We offer pre-visit planning assistance and curriculum based tour outlines for teachers. Either self-guided or guided tours are available. Specific themes include history, local industry, music, art, natural history, and agriculture. Although our springtime Baby Animals [...] -
MASS MoCA
PROGRAM www.massmoca.org Open year round, we welcome school groups of all ages to the galleries for self-guided visits or trips led by a MASS MoCA tour guide. Through our Art Assembly Series of school time performances, gallery tours, educators’ guides, and the perenially popular Kidspace, MASS MoCA has developed new and creative ways of exploring [...] -
The Mount: Estate & Gardens
PROGRAM www.edithwharton.org Bring your field trip to The Mount and experience The Gilded Age world of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton. Edith Wharton wrote some of her most popular and acclaimed literary works (The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome) during her prolific decade of residence at The Mount (1902-1911). Our field trip programs emphasize [...] -
Norman Rockwell Museum
PROGRAM www.nrm.org Norman Rockwell Museum offers many kinds of opportunities for school visits. You may tour the galleries on your own with specially designed materials. Or, you might prefer to explore the illustrations with one of our tour guides. Perhaps your students would like to do a hands-on activity, write about a favorite painting or [...] -
North Adams Historical Society
PROGRAM www.northadamshistory.org The North Adams Historical Society has 25 permanent exhibits (farming, education, immigration, industry, military, politics, railroads…) and a temporary gallery devoted to the history of the Northern Berkshires and the flora and fauna in the region. The connection between water power (mountains and rivers) and the development of industry is highlighted. Docents guide [...] -
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
PROGRAM www.clarkart.edu The Clark’s goal is to encourage students to look carefully at works of art, to think and talk about them, and to enjoy the process. Gallery talks can enhance student learning in general, by helping students to develop skills such as observations, analysis, and reasoning. Talks may also be tailored to support particular [...] -
Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum
PROGRAM www.gildedage.org School Group Tour (Grade 5 and up) – Main Floor (plus second floor if desired – no extra charge) $5.00 per student. No min. number of participants (second floor is not yet handicapped accessible – a video is available) Elementary School Group Tour- Educational, informative and fun! This tour includes a tour of [...]
