A confirmation will be mailed to you 4 to 6 weeks prior to your visit, or, if we are unable to accommodate your group, we will notify you by letter. Group Size Note size limit for each tour. Group size includes chaperones and is determined so that a proper teaching environment may be maintained in the galleries. One chaperone per 10 students in grades 3 through 12 and one chaperone per 6 students in grade 2 and under is required. Failure to adequately supervise your students may result in your group being asked to leave the museum.
Tours are one hour long unless otherwise noted.
Afternoon visits are recommended for self-conducted groups. Cancellations To avoid cancellations, check your school's calendar for test dates, holidays, report card pick-up days, special activities, etc. before scheduling your tour. Admission Tours are free to Illinois students with a confirmation. Tuesday is free day. Entrance Enter only at the museum's east entrance facing Columbus Drive.