SCHOOL TOURS
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Extend your classroom curriculum and immerse your students in art with a visit to MoAD.
We have designed participatory and engaging art experiences that aim to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and support your visual arts learning objectives. We offer both in-person and virtual tours that are approximately 50 minutes long, with virtual tours being hosted on Zoom. Our tours are customized to meet the unique needs of each group, ensuring a personalized experience. For in-person tours, we can accommodate K-12 school and youth groups of up to 25 individuals, including chaperones. We kindly request that school groups bring at least one chaperone with them, and chaperones may be asked to help and/or support to students during the tour.
IN-PERSON GUIDED TOUR
Available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday only
In-person school group tour prices
- School groups including chaperones (k-12): $2 per person
- College students (with valid school id): $6 per person
Tour reservation guidelines
- A $25 deposit, payable by credit or debit card, is required to schedule a school tour.
- Tours must be scheduled at least 7 days in advance.
- Cancellations require 48 hours notice.
- Deposits paid for a canceled tour will be credited toward a future visit.
- If a cancellation or reschedule is not made 48 hours in advance, the deposit will be forfeited.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Available on Mondays and Tuesdays only
Choose from the following options:
- Current Exhibition Artists & Artwork
- The Art and Life of William H. Johnson (1901- 1970)*
*William H. Johnson was an African American painter who was born in Florence, South Carolina, in 1901. He was passionate about art from a young age. Johnson's paintings, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in African American communities, are celebrated for their vivid colors and distinctive style. He is one of the most important American artists of the 20th century. William H. Johnson passed away in 1970, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence artists to this day.
Virtual school group tour prices
- School groups (k-12): $75 per group per classroom
- Colleges: $75 per group for up to 30 people
Tour reservation guidelines
- A $25 deposit, payable by credit or debit card, is required to schedule a school tour
- Tours must be scheduled at least 7 days in advance
- Cancellations require 48 hours notice
- Deposits paid for a canceled tour will be credited toward a future visit
- If a cancellation or reschedule is not made 48 hours in advance, the deposit will be forfeited
Sample virtual tour agenda
- Introduction (5-7 minutes)
- Opening activity (5 minutes)
- Guided viewing of three or four works (20 minutes)
- Second activity (3 minutes)
- Discussion of two or three selected works from the exhibition (15 minutes)
- Q&A and closing (7-10 minutes)
THINGS TO KNOW
Prepare for Your In-Person Visit
- Wait for email confirmation before making transportation arrangements.
- MoAD does not have group lunch facilities.
- Visit MoAD beforehand to get familiar with the space and art or check out online resources.
- Payment is required before the tour and tickets are non-refundable.
- Unused funds will be donated to the museum.
Prepare Chaperones
- Chaperons are responsible for their students' behavior and safety in the museum
- They may be asked to help students with interactive materials and activities
- Chaperones must always stay with their assigned group
The day of your in-person tour
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour
- The group leader should check in at the front desk
- Review our Museum Policies and MoAD Health and Safety Plan with your group.
Please help students follow these guidelines
- No food, drinks, or gum in the museum to protect the artwork
- Non-flash photography is allowed unless noted otherwise
- Drawing or sketching with a pencil (without eraser) is allowed in galleries
- Do not touch artwork or exhibition objects unless invited by a guide
- Keep at least 18 inches away from exhibition pieces when barriers are not visible
- Speak quietly to maintain a peaceful atmosphere
During your visit, a member of the MoAD security team may remind you of these rules. Your cooperation will help make the museum a safe, welcoming space, and preserve the art for others to enjoy.