School Tours and Field Trips

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Image with text outlining tips for classroom management and materials and supplies for a virtual tour at KAM. On the lower left is a cartoon of photos representing activities at the museum. At right are paws holding paper, pens.
Tips for Teachers on Virtual Museum Tours at KAM

We are currently offering in-person and virtual tours designed for K-12 school groups and led by museum educators.

 

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