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National Museum of Women in the Arts

Adult & College Tours

Pictured: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, <i>Indian, Indio, Indigenous</i>, 1992; Photo credit: Kevin Allen
Learn about the contributions of women artists and the museum’s unique mission on engaging, interactive tours for visitors of all ages.

To request a private guided tour for your group, review the information on this page and then complete an Adult & College Group Tour Request Form. If you are unable to complete this online form, please email reservations@nmwa.org with your desired dates, group size, and contact information. For self-guided groups of ten or more, contact tickets@nmwa.org.

Guided Tours for Adult and College Groups

Tours of the museum’s collection and exhibitions are expertly facilitated by docents to highlight the artistic contributions of women from the 16th century to today. With advance notice, docents can adapt tours to fit the interests, needs, and learning outcomes of each group.

Museum visitors enjoying a tour.
Photo credit: Kevin Allen

Available Times and Reservation Policies

  • Private group tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am and 1 pm, excluding  the museum’s Free Community Days (first Sundays and second Wednesdays).
  • Tours generally last between 45 and 60 minutes.
  • All private tours require reservations and must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance by submitting a request form.
  • If you are unable to complete this online form, please email reservations@nmwa.org with your desired dates, group size, and contact information.

Fees for private Docent-led Tours

  • College and university for-credit course groups: free
  • Adults (5 to 20 people): admission per person + $200 tour fee
  • Adults (20 to 40 people): admission per person + $400 tour fee
  • Groups that share proof of tax-exempt status are eligible for a 50% discount on the related tour fee. To receive the discount, submit the request form and then email proof of status to reservations@nmwa.org.
  • For groups fewer than 5, consider our drop-in opportunities including Gallery Talks (offered most Wednesdays at 12 pm.) and Collection Highlights Talks (offered most days at 2 pm.). To learn more, visit our calendar.

Self-Guided Visits

For self-guided groups of ten people or more, please email tickets@nmwa.org.

When you arrive, pick up a free pack of our popular “See for Yourself” cards at the Information Desk.

Two women with short gray hair look at brightly colored prints and point to details of the artwork.
Photo credit: Kevin Allen