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# School Tours and Programs

Through school tours and programs at the National Gallery of Art, students of all ages will discover that art can possess multiple layers of meaning. These programs are a powerful, shared learning experience that will be memorable and meaningful.

Field Trips
School field trips to the National Gallery are a great opportunity for your students to participate in an engaging and interactive experience with the diverse array of works of art from our collection.

Virtual School Tours
Visit the National Gallery's paintings and sculptures without stepping foot in the museum. Sign-up for virtual school tours for students to participate in an engaging and interactive experience. These tours allow your students to explore and compare various works of art from our collection.

Art Around the Corner
In Art Around the Corner, DC-area Title I elementary schools students visit and engage in critical- and creative-thinking activities to make meaning from art, acquire art vocabulary in context, and create art in response to what they see.

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**Pre-Visit Information**

Watch a video (grades 1-4) or download a presentation (grades 4-12) (PPT, 4MB) to show your students what to expect on their tour. Please review museum policies, location, parking, accessibility, security, lunch options, and other important visitor information.

**Questions?**

Our tour scheduler can answer questions Monday through Wednesday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (September through May). Please get in touch at (202) 842-6249 [email protected].

**Need More Help?**

See our Frequently Asked Questions about School Tours.

**Title I Bus Stipends**

Funding for the cost of bus transportation is available for Title I schools that participate in our docent-led school tours. For more information, please get in touch with Deirdre Palmer at [email protected] or (202) 842-6880, or use the application form.

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