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 Connections
Fridays in 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, 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 >
Tuesday, May 29 | 2 pm
Art Connects: Looking at Friends and Family
You’re invited to meet some of the faces in the Museum’s collection. Whether they are famous or... Read more >
Sunday, June 10 | 10 am
Tours: Special Day of El Anatsui Tours
Join other members for a docent-led tour of the exhibition. No reservations necessary; first... Read more >
