Olympic Sculpture Park School Programs

Experience the intersection between art and science outdoors with a view of mountains and the Puget Sound.

Where Earth Meets Art: Experiencing Art and Nature

Guided Tour + Art Workshop

Spring:  March 20–June 13, 2013
Wednesday and Thursday, 10:20 am
$200 standard/$100 reduced

Grades: K–8: 2 hour program (tour + art workshop)

Tour: Experience dynamic sculpture and native plant life in diverse ecosystems as you walk along the Olympic Sculpture Park's Z-shaped pathway. Use inquiry-based discussions and activities to investigate the park and all it has to offer. A site for art and open green space is ideal for a variety of experiences and learning opportunities within the urban outdoor environment.

Art Workshop: Using recycled materials, tape and their imaginations, students make miniature sculptures inspired by the natural world.

Related Resources

• Where Earth Meet Art Tour Educator Resource List

Beauty and the Beach: The Art and Science of Restoring a Shoreline

Guided Tour + Art Workshop

Spring:  March 20–June 13, 2013
Wednesday and Thursday, 10:20 am
$200 standard/$100 reduced

Grades: 6–12: 2 hour program (tour + art workshop)

Tour: Explore the shoreline of the Olympic Sculpture Park and discover a beautiful space that displays art while restoring a shoreline habitat for migrating juvenile salmon. See the unique pocket beach featuring native shoreline plantings, marine life and works of art by Roy McMakin, Mark di Suvero and Louise Bourgeois.

Art Workshop: Students create a nature journal from recycled and reusable materials, design an artistic cover and write journal entries based on observations.

Related Resources

• Beauty and the Beach Tour Educator Resource List

Olympic Sculpture Park: Do-It-Yourself

Year-round
Grades K–12
Free (advanced registration required)

Set your own pace through SAM's collections by leading your class on a self-guided visit. We recommend exploring the museum’s online collection and contacting the Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center (TRC) prior to visiting. TRC staff can help you create a customized visit that aligns with your student learning objectives and makes the most of your museum experience.

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Questions? Send an email to schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org.