Museum Name: Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center
Schedule: Hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Established: 1991
Address: 963 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
Phone Number: 781-821-8853
Fax Number: 781-821-8733
Email: visual-arts@massaudubon.org
Director: Amy Montague
Website: www.massaudubon.org/visualarts
Focus: The Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center offers a variety of programs for schools and other groups, geared to the age level and curriculum needs of the students. Our programs seek to develop observational skills and emphasize the fun in learning about both art and nature. A typical school visit lasts two hours, with one hour exploring the art exhibition and the second exploring the wildlife sanctuary
AGes: 3-18
Notes: Schedule Your Program For more information or to schedule a program, please contact us at: Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center 963 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021 Emily Walden Fox 781-821-8853 x22

Major Exhibits
About the Visual Arts Center
The Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center is the Mass Audubon's art museum, offering exhibitions and programs that connect people and nature through art. Exhibitions are open Friday-Sunday, 1 -5 p.m. Trails through the 138-acre wildlife sanctuary are open Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free to Mass Audubon members. Non-member fees are $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. For information: 781-821-8853 or visual-arts@massaudubon.org

Exhibits for 06/07:
Feather by Feather
Watercolors from Jan Brett's Children's Books
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 - JANUARY 28, 2007

Winter 2007
A Field Guide to Life on Earth Photographs by members of the International League of Conservation Photographers
Spring 2007 Denis Clavreul French watercolor artist and ecologist

Class Trip Programs:
Art Exploration (1 hour)
Explore the original art in our current exhibition through guided observation, creative discussion, group activities and a hands-on art project. Led by an experienced museum educator

Nature Discovery (1 hour)
We guarantee you will see the life in your own back yard with new eyes after visiting the Visual Arts Center's wildlife sanctuary with one of our talented naturalists. Choose from one of our successful programs described below, or tell us your curriculum needs and we will cater the hike to meet them in a fun and educational way!Self-Guided Visit Visit the gallery or trails on your own and plan your visit to meet the needs of your class or group

Class Trip Pricing:
Fees Standard 2-hour program: $8 per student/participant

1-hour only program: $5 per student/participant

Teachers and chaperones: No charge

Small group please note: In order to cover the staff time needed to arrange and present a group program, there is a minimum fee of $100 for the standard 2-hour program ($60 for one hour).

Self-guided visits: $3 per student/participant. No minimum fee.