Our First Trip to the Museum

Making Waves

Today was the first of several visits to the Burchfield-Penny Art Museum.  This year there is a nautical focus and a theme around Buffalo's waterfront. 

Making Waves

I was surprised and impressed to learn how much my group already knew about work at the grain silos and life on the ships.  

Un Cangrejo

Several of the students live right in this part of Buffalo, so it was very meaningful to them.  They were very excited to see a part of their community featured in museum displays.  (Not to mention, this is area is very close to our school.)

Making Waves

The students began in a workshop where they began making waves and adding creatures to their water scenes.





Next, we began the tour and viewed many different displays and pieces of art.  Our tour concluded with a trip around, on top of, and inside of the giant ship which is the centerpiece of the exhibit. 


It was a valuable experience for these students to make such strong connections with not only a piece of history, but also with their community.