The Mondrian House offers museum lessons for groups 1 to 8.
The Mondrian House has an attractive programme for primary schools. The museum lesson introduces children interactively to the museum in general and to the life and work of Piet Mondrian in particular.
Group 1 + 2: All artists
What is an artist? What does an artist do and what does he need? Pupils are taken into the world of artists with, of course, a strong focus on Piet Mondrian. At the Mondrian House, they step inside his studio and view his painting equipment.
Group 3 + 4: A museum for everyone
Children learn what a museum is through search and do tasks. Why is there a museum about Mondrian? And what do you show there? Through practical assignments and role-plays, pupils explore.
Group 5: Painting
Several famous painters including Mondrian worked in Amersfoort. What did you used to have to do to master the technique of painting? And what tools were used in the process? In this workshop, children experience that painting is not only a matter of talent.
For more information on this project: click here for the digital learning materials in Lesson Up.
Group 6-8: Escapetour: Journey with Mondrian
Step into the mysterious world of Piet Mondrian during our unique, interactive Escapetour! This challenging museum lesson takes pupils from grades 6, 7 and 8 on a creative journey of discovery through Mondrian's life and art periods. Armed with curiosity and cooperation, pupils dive into the famous artist's story. Can they unravel his secrets and ultimately complete his last composition?
What makes this museum lesson special?
- Unique and innovative way to discover the museum through an escapetour.
- Students explore the characteristics of Mondrian's art style and recognise them in his works.
- Working together on creative tasks and a collaborative artwork.
- Through games, children learn through discovery and experience.
Discover, unravel and create!
Playing the role of young art experts, pupils unravel the mysterious suitcases left behind by Piet Mondrian. Using riddles and tasks, they collect codes to open locks. Only by combining their knowledge of Mondrian with teamwork do they manage to open the suitcases and bring the unfinished masterpiece to life.
A practical or interactive processing assignment will also be added to each teaching package.
Special primary education
The Mondrian House regularly receives pupils from special education. In consultation, we can adapt existing programmes to suit the pupils. Please feel free to contact: [email protected]
Practical information
Duration: 75 minutes
Cost: On request. Rate includes lesson plan, the practical teaching materials and access to the Mondrian House for pupils and tutors. The lesson plan including the teaching material is sent digitally.
Group size and guidance: Pupils are accompanied by a Mondrian House museum teacher in groups of up to 15 people during their visit to the Mondrian House. A maximum of two groups can start at the same time. To ensure that the museum lesson runs as smoothly as possible, it is important that at least two supervisors from the school are present for every 15 pupils.
Apply via: [email protected] The general terms and conditions are here after reading.
Escapetour: Travel with Mondrian.
Photo: Bianca Herranz van Roeden