The Metro Art Docent Council is a group of volunteers committed to increasing awareness of the broad range of art in the Metro Rail system through public tours which provide insights into the artworks, the artists who created them, the processes it took to make them, and the communities they enhance. While docent programs are commonly found at museums around the world, the MTA is believed to be the first transit agency to benefit from such a program. The tours are two hours long and include visits to three to five stations.
Transportation is via train and is free.
Tours begin at 10 or 11 am and last approximately 2 hours. A minimum of 3 weeks advance notice is requested. Therefore, the MTA is not responsible for the availability of a docent. All tours are subject to cancellation.