Krannert Art Museum tours are designed to provide in-depth explorations of particular galleries and works of art within them.
Free, guided tours are available for community groups. Your guided tour may take one of the following approaches. We can also provide a tour guide for visitors who need accommodations or special help due to an accessibility need.
You will be given an overview of several of the museum’s galleries with more in-depth descriptions highlighting a few artworks in each of them. Minimum of 8 people.
In this interactive, fast-paced tour, we ditch the aimless wandering and passive looking and show you how to engage with the art. You will play games, debate, and get the gossip – all while learning about several artists and cultures and relating them to your own life and experiences. Minimum of 12 people.
Request a Guided Tour of KAM (Please submit the form at least two weeks in advance, to assist with scheduling.)
Groups of 7 or fewer may explore anytime the museum is open. The goal of a museum visit is to look closely, think critically about the works of art, and formulate your own interpretations based on the contextual information provided in the gallery.
As you explore the museum's collection galleries and special exhibitions, pay attention to the wall text and labels near each object on display.
Object labels can contain information about the artist, time period, and materials from which a piece of art is made. Sometimes, curators will provide descriptive text and background information on each work of art.
As you encounter works of art, consider observing and asking:
School tours and field trips are designed to provide in-depth explorations of a few works of art in a way that fits current curricular standards.
Typically in a one-hour tour, students will visit four galleries and discuss one to two works of art in each gallery. The goal is to encourage students to strengthen their ability to look closely, think critically about the works of art, and formulate their own interpretations based on the contextual information provided by the guide.
Learn more by visiting our field trips page or Schedule a Field Trip now.
In-Person and Virtual
We welcome faculty and teaching assistants to incorporate the museum into their course syllabi. Museum staff are available to work with you to meet your course goals and determine the best approach.
In order to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors and staff, we are offering a range of approaches to engage your class with the museum:
To arrange a time for a class visit or academic engagement, please Submit a Class Visit Request. We will respond promptly.