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Museum Tours

There are many ways to visit SAAM and the Renwick Gallery and they're all free!

Gallery Tours for All Ages

• Group Tours

Group tours are available by request for adult groups of eight or more. Choose from a variety of themes, including current special exhibitions. Request 3 to 4 weeks in advance.

• Walk-in Tours

Walk-in tours are sometimes available. Check with the Information Desk when you arrive. If a walk-in tour is scheduled for that day:

SAAM walk-in tours start at 12:30 to 1:30 p. m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p. m. every day of the week and 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. Thursday through Sunday.

Renwick walk-in tours start at 12:00 to 1:00 p. m. every day except Sunday. There are no tours on Sundays.

• Self-guided Tours

Self-guided tours using your smartphone are available throughout SAAM. Scan the QR codes to bring lots of information to your fingertips!

Access Programs

Free tours are available online and in our galleries at SAAM or the Renwick Gallery:

-in American Sign Language (ASL);

-for people with low vision;

-for people with mental disorders and their care partners.

There is no minimum group size for Access tours.

School Tours

We welcome learners of all abilities and from all settings. School tours at SAAM and the Renwick Gallery are:

-for kindergarten through college;

-in line with national curriculum standards;

-interactive and interdisciplinary.

School tours last 60 minutes. Want more time in the galleries? Ask about additional activities. Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Virtual Programs

• Online School Tours:

-for 3rd grade through 12th grade;

-in line with national curriculum standards;

-40 to 60 minutes long.

Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

• Online Adult Tours:

-available by request;

-45 to 60 minutes long;

-focus on a variety of themes, including highlights and special exhibitions;

-interactive and conversational.

Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.