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School Programs

The staff of the Chrysler Museum of Art and Historic Houses are committed to designing programs that are multicultural, multidisciplinary, and supportive of the Virginia Standards of Learning. The programs developed in support of the collection and changing exhibitions provide both a window into other times and places and a medium through which to better understand our own era.

Gallery Tours at the Museum
Tours at the Historic Houses
Commonly asked questions about school visits.

Suggested Gallery Tours at the Chrysler Museum

To schedule a tour at the Museum, please call (757) 333-6269 or e-mail rsanchez@chrysler.org.

The Alphabet Tour
(Grades K - 3)
This tour is an engaging way of introducing young learners to great works of art by stressing both visual and verbal skills.   
SOL Connections:
English: K.2, K.3, K.6, K.9, 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1

Ancient Egypt/China Tour
(Grade 2)
Start your exploration of ancient Egypt and China with this multi-tiered tour, to include gallery observation and hands-on activities.  Students have the opportunity to discover the influences of Chinese porcelain, its “recipe”, decorative techniques, and handle reproduction Chinese export porcelain.  Additionally, students learn that the written language of ancient Egypt was pictorial characters known as hieroglyphs, and the material on which they wrote was papyrus. The children will write their names (or initials) in hieroglyphs on strips of papyrus with black markers.  Cost: $3.00 per student.
SOL Connection:
History and Social Science: 2.1, 2.4
English: 2.2
Visual Arts: 2.13

Ancient Worlds, Ancient Lives
(Grades 2 - 12)
Art and artifacts from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, Africa, and Mesoamerica are introduced to students in this exciting tour. Cover all eight ancient civilizations in 1-1/2 hours, or request fewer civilizations for an hour-long tour.
SOL Connections:
English: 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
History and Social Science - 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, WHI.2b, WHI.5a, WHI.11a

Animals in Art
(Grades K - 4)
This tour introduces young learners to great works of art by searching through our Permanent Collection for the animal kingdom.
SOL Connections:
English: K.2, K.3, 1.1, 1.3, 3.1
Science: K.4, 3.6 

Art and Live Animals at the Chrysler Museum of Art
(Grades 1 - 4)
Begin your program with a safari to explore the artistic interpretation of animals in the Chrysler Museum of Art's collections. Then the real thing! Trained handlers from the Virginia Zoo will show students live animals in the Diamonstein Education Workshop at the Museum. Cost: $2.00 per student (Chrysler Museum cost), $2.50 per student (Virginia Zoo cost), plus a handler’s fee of $10.00. Please call 333-6269 for more information.
SOL Connections:
English: 1.3, 2.3, 3.1
Science: 1.5, 1.7, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5, 4.5, 4.8

Art By Design
(Grades K - 12)
Students will recognize the basic elements of a work of art such as form, line, color, and composition after completing this lively, interactive tour.
SOL Connections:
English: K.3, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
Visual Arts: K.3, 1.3

The Art of America
(Grades 5 - 12)
Students explore the changing face of American culture by analyzing art works for form, style, content, and historical context.
SOL Connections:
English: 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
History and Social Science: USI.8c. USII.3b, USII.3d
Visual Arts: 5.16

Art of the Twentieth Century
(Grades K – 12)
The art of the last 100 years clearly reflects our rapidly changing times.
SOL Connections:
English: K.3, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
Visual Arts: 4.17, 5.16, 6.11

Costumes
(Grades 4 - 12)
Explore the ways that people have expressed their wealth, social status, individuality, and practical needs throughout the ages by the clothes they wore.
SOL Connections:
Visual Arts: 4.20, 5.15

Glass Through the Ages
(Grades 3 - 12)
This tour opens a window into the sparkling world of glass found in the Museum's world-renowned collection.
SOL Connections:
English: 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
Science: 3.3, 5.4, 6.7, PS.2
History and Social Science: 3.1
Visual Arts: 5.15  

Greco-Roman Influences
(Grades 3-12)
This a tour delves into the many ways Greek and Roman culture have influenced our world.  Students will have a greater understanding of their literary, artistic, architectural, and cultural contributions. 
SOL Connections:
Visual Arts: 3.15

Greece and Rome: From the Ancients to the Modern World
(Grades 3-12)
This three-hour program includes a Museum tour that focuses on ancient objects and later works inspired by the ancient world. At the Moses Myers House, students will explore the Classical Revival architecture of downtown Norfolk, learn about neoclassical elements within the Myers House, and create their own neoclassical style plaster ornaments during a hands-on workshop. A pre-visit classroom outreach is included. Cost: $5.00 per student.
SOL Connections:
English: 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
History and Social Science: 3.1
Visual Arts: 3.15

Highlights of the Collection
(Grades K - 12)
Great art from different times and civilizations help students better understand themselves and the world around them. This is also an excellent opportunity to introduce the Museum to them as an extraordinary community resource.
SOL Connections:
English: K.3, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
History and Social Science: K.2, 2.1, 3.1
Visual Arts: K.12. 1.15, 2.15

Mythology in Art
(Grades 2 - 12)
Mythological stories combined with great art create lively references to the gods and goddesses of the ancient worlds. Follow their antics from ancient times into the present!
SOL Connections:
English: 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
History and Social Science: 2.1, 3.1

Sculpture
(Grades 4 - 12)
Three-dimensional art dating from ancient times to the 20th century is explored. A variety of media and techniques are discussed.

Don't see a topic listed that interests you? Please inquire about special topics and tours. We will try to accommodate your needs.