Self-Guided Activities

Pick the theme that works best for your learners. Whether you’re at the museum, in the classroom, or at home, plan on spending time with eight to 10 artworks. Most of these questions are open ended, designed to prompt close looking and critical thinking. Read each artwork’s label or website content to find answers to the fact-based questions.

To view zoomable images of each artwork and read related content, click on the links supplied from Mia’s collection site.

Art of Egypt

Grade 3

Discover the art of ancient Egypt. What can the past tell you about today?

Learning from Looking

Grades 4–12

It’s amazing what we can figure out when we take the time to look closely at art. What do you see?

Impressionism

Grades 4–12

Impressionist painting shocked the European art world over 150 years ago. Find out what made it so revolutionary. What made an impression on you?

Minnesota History

Grades 4–12

The history of Minnesota is complex and ever changing. Learn about it through artworks made by Dakhóta and Anishinaabe artists, early settlers and trendsetters, and more recent arrivals such as Hmong immigrants. Whose history do you most relate to?

Must-See Artworks at Mia

Grades 2–12

We’ve selected a few of our fan favorites for you to explore. What’s your favorite?