LEARN
They Call Us Vandals
Graffiti. Is it art or is it vandalism? Come challenge the status quo with us.
19th Century Toys and Games
Get students up and moving with historic games like rolling hoops, game of graces, and rounders.
Sacred Geometry
Found in nature and exalted by men across the world. Islamic tiles to the murals of Gastonia native artists, Jim and John Biggers.
Jacob Lawrence in the City
Beep! Beep! The City is always busy! Preschoolers will delight in building their own community in the style of African American artist Jacob Lawrence.
Trains, Trains, Trains!
The classroom becomes a countryside that the kindergarten train moves through under the watchful commands of the conductor.
Contemporary Folk Art
Enter the delightful world of folk artist James Harold Jennings. First graders will create their own masterpieces abound with colors, shapes and polka dots!
Dancing through the Ages
Four hundred years of dance. In 45 minutes. Need we say more?
The Infamous Case of Billy the Goat
Billy is missing! Third graders take the lead in determining the guilty party in this whodunit.
1872: Full STEAM Ahead
This award-winning fourth grade program is filled with interactive drama!
Black Out Poetry
Fifth and sixth graders enter the world of Edgar Allan Poe – the ultimate doomed romantic.
STRIKE!
In 1929, the entire world turned its attention to Gaston County. Protests, murder and what it means to be “American” - find out where you stand.
Sawbones
The (Mostly) Complete Look at Civil War era Medicine.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT
If you have any questions when scheduling your program, please contact Alexander Brooks at
Alexander.Brooks@gastongov.com.
Additional field trip information can also be found on our Field Trip Planner (click here to download).
PLAN A FIELD TRIP
Advance reservations are required for all school groups that wish to visit the Museum or attend a program. Programs are free and available throughout the school year for Gaston County Schools.
Booking multiple programs on the same day will have a $2 charge per student.
For students outside of Gaston County, all programs listed will cost $2 per student.
