Museum Gallery Activities: A Handbook: American Alliance of Museums

Dedication
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1
Chapter 1Who This Book Written For
Chapter 2Where Gallery Activities Fit in Planning a Tour
Chapter 3How Gallery Activities Support Learning and Connections with Works of Art
Chapter 4 Guidelines for Creating Successful Gallery Activities
Part II
Chapter 5Writing Activities
Chapter 6 Drawing Activities
Chapter 7Touch Objects and Props
Chapter 8 Collage, Sculpture and Manipulatives
Chapter 9Drama and Movement Activities
Chapter 10 Sound and Music Activities
Chapter 11 Discursive Activities
Chapter 12Digital Media Activities
Chapter 13 One Work - One Activity

Appendix
Lesson Plan Template
List of Artworks
Bibliography
About the Author
Index

This book is a tried-and-true toolbox-a companion for any educator who knows, or is curious about, the benefits of active, participatory teaching and learning. Vatsky makes a convincing case for why learners (and educators) should shift from being viewers to doers, and provides us with a treasury of practical activities that expand the interpretive possibilities of art. An essential guide for anyone who wants to make art-or just about any subject-more accessible and relevant.
This practical guide of museum gallery activities should be on the shelf of every museum and art educator. It is full of engaging ideas for developmentally appropriate gallery activities and interactive learning experiences for audiences of all ages and abilities. Particularly appealing are suggested gallery activities that include elements of play.