An Introduction to Your Museum Visit Welcome to the Currier!

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An Introduction to Your Museum Visit

Welcome to the Currier!

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Moody Currier

Hannah Currier

History of the Currier

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History of the Currier

The Currier Mansion, about 1874

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The Museum Entrance

Currier Museum of Art Today

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Looking at Art

By looking at art, we can

explore many things –

let’s get started!

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Types of Artworks: Paintings and Sculptures

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Types of Paintings:Portraits and Landscapes

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Museum Etiquette

Rules to follow when you visit the museum:

1. Look, but don’t touch

2. Walk, don’t run

3. Stay with your group

4. Use indoor voices and listen respectfully

5. No food or beverage in the galleries

6. No photography on tours

Ask questions and have fun!

150 ASH STREET

MANCHESTER

NEW HAMPSHIRE

03101

603.669.6144 tel.603.669.7194 fax.www.currier.orgWe look forward to your visit!

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