Tour Themes

Our tours are designed to enrich classroom learning, while also fostering wonder, critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. Scroll to view the variety of engaging experiences available to both school and community groups. Tours are approximately 1-hour, but can be lengthened upon request.*

Art | Fundamentals

Meet the Museum

A great highlights tour for visitors of all ages, groups explore the Museum to learn multiple ways of looking and talking about art. Book now.

Elements of Art

Examine artists' use line, shape and color in two- and three-dimensional works of art. Additional elements and/or principles of design can be added as requested. Book now.

Methods & Materials

CHOOSE FROM: Glass, Photography or Sculpture

Delve into the history and techniques of a particular medium while viewing how artists turn the ordinary into extraordinary! Book now.

Coming in 2011: Visit the Museum's Glass Studio to see artists at work! View a live demonstration and visit the Museum's collection to connect process to product. Tour is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Art | Connections

	ABCs of Art This program introduces young learners to great works of art by connecting word and images. Book now.
	Animals in Art Tours explore the Museum in search of animals, discussing habitats and traits as represented by different artists. Book now. Add LIVE ANIMALS to your tour! In addition to exploring the collection, meet live animals and their trainers from the Virginia Zoo. Additional fees apply.
	Forces of Nature Whether viewing changing seasons or environments, groups discover how artists see the world around them. Book now.
	People and Places How do painters and sculptors capture the likenesses, clothing, setting and expression of the people around them? Selected works of art help to provide answers as groups tour the Museum’s collection. Book now.
	Art + Math Search the Museum’s collection for examples of symmetry, perspective, proportion and geometric forms while examining works of art from several continents. Recommended for K-6. Book now.
	History & Science of Glass Investigate history through the lens of glass, then visit the Glass Studio for a demonstration in the science of glassblowing. Whether discussing Roman vessels, physical states, forces of motion, or just appreciating artists at work, there is something for everyone to learn from the art of glass. Book now. Click for printable poster. Tour is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Art | History

	Egypt & China Examine the writing and innovations of two distinct civilizations through burial objects and art. Book now.
	Influences of Greece and Rome Investigate the enduring influence of ancient Greece and Rome over a span of several centuries. Book now.
	Stories in Art From the time mas was created, stories have been passed down from generation to generation. Meet heroes, animals, and gods and goddesses from around the world. Tour may include the Greco-Roman, African, Near East, Asian and Mesoamerican galleries. Book now.
	American Art, American History By analyzing works of art from the Colonial Era through the 19th century, groups survey the history of the United States. Let us know what you are currently studying, reviewing or about to embark upon and we can tailor your visit! Book now.
	Out of the Dark, Into the Renaissance The story of the modern world unfolds as you explore works of art from antiquity, through the Middle Ages, and into the Renaissance. Book now.
	Art as a Primary Resource Uncover life in 19th-century Norfolk through the family belongings, letters and lives of the local merchant Moses Myers and his family. Tour of the entire house is 90-minutes, which includes both public and private spaces occupied by the family. Shorter tours can be scheduled. Book now.