Field Trip to the Frye

A group of children sitting on a spherical sofa chair and looking in the same direction

Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit

Discover, Discuss, and Create at the Frye Art Museum!

Field Trip to the Frye invites students to look closely, engage deeply, and express their creativity. During this two-hour visit, they will participate in a guided gallery conversation led by Frye Teaching Artists using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)—a student-centered approach that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and critical thinking. Then they’ll head to the Art Studio for a hands-on art-making workshop inspired by the work on view. The experience builds critical thinking, close observation, and social-emotional skills1—all through a fun and engaging process.

A brief virtual pre-visit equips educators with clear expectations and logistics, ensuring a smooth day on-site. Public schools participate at no cost, with transportation support available.

 

Details

  • What to Expect: VTS-facilitated gallery dialogue + hands-on art making workshop
  • Cost:
    • Public Schools: Free admission with up to $300 in bus reimbursement aid available. 
    • Private Schools: $300 per group (maximum 30 students); transportation provided by school.
  • Where: Frye Art Museum galleries and Art Studio
  • When: Thursdays and Fridays, October–May 
  • Time: 10 am–12 pm 
  • Capacity: Up to 30 students per group
  • Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible; please contact us at learning@fryemuseum.org to discuss specific accommodations
  • Lunch: Food is not permitted in the museum galleries or art studio. Please plan for students to eat before or after the field trip. 

Register your class for the 2025-26 academic year!

Register Today

A group of children sitting on a spherical sofa chair and looking in the same direction

Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit

Registration closes three weeks prior to the program date. Signing up on the website is a booking request and you will receive an emailed confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation within one week of your request, check your spam filter and follow up with learning@fryemuseum.org

At this time, masks are optional, but we strongly encourage all eligible participants to be fully vaccinated for the health and safety of our community. If anyone in your group is sick or experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, please stay home.

Chaperones are required to keep students safe and engaged throughout the Field Trip to the Frye. Please refer to the chaperone to student ratio for your grade level.

GradeRatio
Pre K–Grade 21:3
Grades 3–51:5
Grades 5–81:7
Grades 9–121:10

After booking, your confirmation email will include more details on how to prepare for your visit. You can also refer to the FAQs page for more information.