Tours
Daily Museum Tours
Tuesdays–Fridays | 1:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays | 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Enjoy an introduction to the Museum’s collection with our free guided tour of West Building, “Explore the Collection.” No reservations are necessary—meet at the West Building Information Desk. For individuals and groups smaller than 10.
Weekend Family-Friendly Tours
"Storytelling in the Galleries"
Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 am
Free. Sign up that day; first come, first served.
Meet at West Building Information Desk. Half-hour tours for kids age 5 to 10 and their adult companions. Join a Museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries.
Meet Your Museum Tours
Fridays | 6 pm and 7 pm
Saturdays | 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Sundays | 2 pm and 3 pm
With a 164-acre campus, two buildings, an amphitheater, a park, and several gardens, the NCMA offers much to see and do. This free guided tour introduces visitors to the Museum buildings, central Plaza, and related works of art. No reservations are necessary—meet at the East Building Information Desk.
Friday Night Sound Bites:
February Friday Nights Are for Lovers!
Fridays in February | 6 pm and 7 pm
West Building
Free. No reservations necessary.
Enjoy a lively introduction to the Museum’s collection with 30-minute gallery conversations that focus on themes of love, passion, and beauty in art.
Friday Night Art Encounters
Fridays in March, 6 pm and 7 pm
Free. No reservations necessary.
Meet at West Building Information Desk. Enjoy a lively introduction to the Museum’s collection with 30-minute gallery conversations that take you through a variety of explorations.
Friday Night Connections
Fridays in April and May, 6 pm and 7 pm
Free. No reservations necessary.
Meet at West Building Information Desk. Join a Museum docent for a casual, in-depth exploration of a single work of art. In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, step into the rich world of traditional and contemporary African artists in the permanent collection.
Friday, February 24 | 6 pm
That’s Amore: An Exploration of Venus and Love through the Ages
Enjoy a lively introduction to the Museum’s collection with 30-minute gallery conversations that... Read more >
Friday, February 24 | 7 pm
That’s Amore: An Exploration of Venus and Love through the Ages
Enjoy a lively introduction to the Museum’s collection with 30-minute gallery conversations that... Read more >
Friday, April 13 | 6 pm
The Power of the Female Spirit
Discover the power of the female spirit that accompanies the ceremony surrounding the Sande... Read more >
Friday, April 13 | 7 pm
The Power of the Female Spirit
Discover the power of the female spirit that accompanies the ceremony surrounding the Sande... Read more >
Friday, April 20 | 6 pm
Ceremonial Menagerie
Explore a variety of ceremonial headdresses, pendants, and other adornments that capture the... Read more >
Friday, April 20 | 7 pm
Ceremonial Menagerie
Explore a variety of ceremonial headdresses, pendants, and other adornments that capture the... Read more >
Friday, April 27 | 6 pm
Honoring the Dwellers in Heaven
The power and symbolism of the colorful Egungun Costume is at the center of this talk. Explore... Read more >
Friday, April 27 | 7 pm
Honoring the Dwellers in Heaven
The power and symbolism of the colorful Egungun Costume is at the center of this talk. Explore... Read more >
Friday, May 4 | 6 pm
On the Veranda with Kings and Queens
Wander past the exquisitely carved posts that support the verandas of Nigerian kings and... Read more >
Friday, May 4 | 7 pm
On the Veranda with Kings and Queens
Wander past the exquisitely carved posts that support the verandas of Nigerian kings and... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 6 pm
Join the Congregation
Examine the work of South African artist Ledelle Moe in this discussion of Congregation, a... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 7 pm
Join the Congregation
Examine the work of South African artist Ledelle Moe in this discussion of Congregation, a... Read more >
Friday, May 18 | 6 pm
Pattern and Textile: Lines That Link Culture
Explore the rich tapestry of fabrics, patterns, and symbolism in the textiles of the African... Read more >
Friday, May 18 | 7 pm
Pattern and Textile: Lines That Link Culture
Explore the rich tapestry of fabrics, patterns, and symbolism in the textiles of the African... Read more >
Friday, May 25 | 6 pm
Channeling the Divine
From the Ghanaian fertility doll to the Yoruba Twin Figures sculptures and a variety of... Read more >
Friday, May 25 | 7 pm
Channeling the Divine
From the Ghanaian fertility doll to the Yoruba Twin Figures sculptures and a variety of... Read more >
