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
First Saturday of each month | 11 am and 2 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
Fridays, 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.
Friday, May 31 | 6 pm
Friday Night Sound Bites: The Four Seasons
Artists’ interpretations of the passage of time through the year, from summer’s sizzle to... Read more >
Friday, May 31 | 7 pm
Friday Night Sound Bites: The Four Seasons
Artists’ interpretations of the passage of time through the year, from summer’s sizzle to... Read more >
