K-12 School Tours and Field Trips
Learn more about KAM’s K-12 school tours:
About in-person tours:
- Tours take place in the museum.
- 30 or 60 minutes (other lengths available upon request)
- In-person tours are open to all grade levels.
- Students are led through engaging discussions and activities centered around objects on display at the museum or in the museum’s collection.
- Tours are currently offered in English (we are working to expand to more languages).
- Assistive listening devices are available and additional support with accessibility needs and accommodations is available upon request.
About virtual tours:
- Tours take place over video communication platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet.
- 30 or 60 minutes (other lengths available upon request)
- Virtual tours are open to all grade levels.
- Students are led through engaging discussions and activities centered around objects on display at the museum or in the museum’s collection.
- Tours are currently offered in English (we are working to expand to more languages).
- Virtual tours include subtitles provided via live transcription.
Please fill out the School Tour Request Form to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.
How you can support Krannert Art Museum educators during a virtual tour
Classroom Management
- Be present with your class during the entire tour
- Identify students who have their hands raised and communicate that to the museum educator
- Help monitor the chat
- Give the museum educator a cue when students are ready with something
- Help students share their thoughts (eg: relaying what they said, holding up their work while they speak)
Materials
(paper, pencils, and other relevant materials identified in advance by the museum educator)
- Have materials and supplies ready before the tour begins
- Distribute supplies to students when the museum educator is giving instructions about the art-making segment, or before the tour begins
