Grades: 1-12

Object & PowerPoint Presentation
In our highly visual culture, children see so much, but observe very little. This “learning to look” program instructs students by using a 4-step art critique to appreciate art. Program includes viewing diverse pieces from the Morris Museum collection.
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.1.D, 1.2.A, 1.3.D, 1.4.A, 1.4.B

Grades: 1-6

Object & PowerPoint Presentation
The way to grow a country is to populate it! Students learn why and how people moved westward, and examine museum artifacts and reproductions to piece together a picture of pioneer life in the 1800s.
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.B, 6.1.C, 6.1.D
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.2.A

Grades: 2-5

Object & PowerPoint Presentation
Through examining authentic artifacts and reproductions, students will experience a broad overview of American Indian life in four major geographical and cultural areas: Eastern Woodlands, Plains, Southwest and Northwest Coast.
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.B, 6.1.D
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.2.A

Grades: 5-12

Object & PowerPoint Presentation
Quilts express aesthetic, artistic and mathematical qualities as well as provide a glimpse into the history of our country. Students will learn how quilts help define and contribute to the social fabric of our country.
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.1.D, 1.2.A
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.A, 6.1.B, 6.1.D

Grades: 5-12

Object & PowerPoint Presentation
What are mechanical musical instruments and automata? As a complement to the Museum’s Murtogh D. Guinness collection, discussion will focus on the historical significance of the Guinness collection, and will examine how the concept of entertainment changed over time.
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.2.A
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.B, 6.1.C, 6.1.D

Grades: K-8

Object Presentation
What can we use to make music besides our voices? Students will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching instruments from around the world, and learn a little bit about the culture that created each instrument.
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.1.B, 1.2.A, 1.3.B, 1.4.A
Science Standards: 5.2.C, 5.4.G
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.B

Grades: 3-6

PowerPoint Presentation
This program examines important contributions to New Jersey state history through various immigrant groups that have settled here. Students will explore reasons for immigration, where people came from and what they found when they arrived.
Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1.2
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.A, 6.1.B, 6.1.C, 6.1.D

Grades: K-2

Object Presentation
What’s the difference between a liberty pole, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty? Students will delight in learning about the origins and significance of some of our national symbols and the Americans who contributed to the development of our country.
Social Studies Standards: 6.1.A, 6.1.D

Using a four-step art critique process, participants will be encouraged to appreciate fine and decorative art objects from the Morris Museum collection.

Participants will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching diverse instruments, and learn a little bit about the culture that created each instrument.

As a complement to the museum’s permanent exhibition, the Murtogh D. Guinness collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata, this program incorporates a variety of multi-media clips of various pieces. Discussion will focus on the historical significance of the collection, and will reveal how the concept of entertainment changed over time.

Using reproductions and museum artifacts, participants will piece together a picture of pioneer life in the 1800s.

This program provides a broad overview of American Indian life in four major geographical and cultural areas.

This program is an exploration of the diverse cultures that have contributed to New Jersey’s history. Whether their reasons for coming were religious, political or economic, New Jersey’s history is full of the stories of everyday men and women.

Using material culture “ the objects of the past “ which relate to everyday life, discover how objects may influence their perspective on the past, and why it is important to preserve these tangible pieces of history.

Quilts serve as tangible expressions of community and heritage. Explore the stories that lie between the stitches while learning about the art and history of quilting in various cultural groups.