Thursday, February 21, 2013

Field Trip!


Field Trip to New York
Metropolitan Museum
Friday, March 29, 2013

We will be traveling to New York by Bolt or Mega Bus.  They leave from 30th street station in Philadelphia and arrive in New York at 34th St and 11th Avenue

Here are the links to the schedules and fares. 

The cost of the bus will vary depending upon when you order your ticket, but it runs between $10 and $20 each way. You will need to get the 8:30am bus in order to get to the museum by 11am. It is a good idea to reserve your ticket in advance!

From the bus station, here is the route by subway to the museum. 

Approx Travel Time : 34 minutes
Map
Walk 0.51 miles(10 minutes) South-East to 34TH ST - PENN STATION C/E (LOCAL)
Take the 168TH ST-WASHINGTON HTS bound Train departing at
10:35 AM
Get off at 86TH ST STATION B/C at 10:44 AM
Pay Per Ride Fare : $2.25 - Reduced Fare : $1.10

Walk 0.67 miles(14 minutes) South-East to destination.
Total Fare : $2.25 - Reduced Fare : $1.10



The Metropolitan Museum will be hosting an exhibit entitled “Impressionism and Fashion.”  We have reserved audio tours of the show.  The cost of admission is $13.00 per student.
We will be meeting at the Museum at 11am.

Following the visit to the museum students can go fabric shopping in the garment district. (39th and 40th Streets, between 7th and 8th Avenues.)

Mark Vitulano, Window Designer, formerly of Barney’s New York, will be available to talk to Retail Strategies students about Visual Merchandising.

This is a great time to enjoy some of New York’s delicious restaurants, as well!


Ms. Crooks and Ms. Curtis will be taking the bus home at around 7pm.

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