Fourth grade students from across the district recently took part in a grant-funded field trip to the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, where art and science came together for a day of discovery and hands-on learning.

During the visit, students explored the museum’s Ants exhibit, learning about habitats and viewing a unique metal sculpture created by pouring liquid metal into an ant hill to reveal the intricate structure of underground colonies. In the galleries, they engaged with impressionist artwork and learned how brushstrokes can convey emotion and meaning.

The experience continued with a self-guided tour featuring a range of striking works, including large-scale sculptures by Puerto Rican artist Gisela Colón and wood installations by Ursula von Rydingsvard. Students were also excited to see pieces by Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana, along with exhibits in the museum’s science wing, including dinosaurs.

“The students had a lovely time and we can’t wait to go back to the Bruce,” said Park Avenue Elementary visual art teacher Ms. Heather Temple.

The trip provided a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences while exploring creativity, culture, and science in an engaging setting.