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School Tours
Students encounter original works of art on tours that complement and enhance classroom learning. They will take time to look carefully, ask questions, and develop their own interpretations. Through open-ended discussion they will discover that questions seldom have a single answer and art can possess multiple layers of meaning. Their shared experience, in which all voices are valued, becomes a powerful learning experience.
Schedule a Tour
Note: We are no longer accepting tour requests for spring 2013. We will begin accepting fall 2013 requests on August 1.
Cancel or Change a Tour
To cancel or change a tour, please call (202) 842-6249 as soon as possible.
Title I Bus Stipends
Funding for the cost of bus transportation is available for Title I schools that participate in docent-led school tours at the National Gallery of Art. For more information, please contact Deirdre Palmer at d-palmer@nga.gov or (202) 842-6880.
Pre-Visit Information
Watch a video or download a presentation to show your students prior to your visit. View our museum policies, location, parking, accessiblity, security, lunch options, and other important information about visiting.
Self-Guided Groups
Teachers are welcome to guide their students through the museum independently. Please complete the self-guided group form at least four weeks prior to your visit.
Questions
Our tour scheduler is available to answer questions on Monday through Wednesday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (September through May). Please contact her at (202) 842-6249 schooltourrequests@nga.gov.
Also see our Frequently Asked Questions about School Tours.
Feedback
We greatly value your feedback about your school tour experience. Please submit this form to share your feedback.