1. Home /
  2. Schools /
  3. Field Trips

Field Trips

Field Trips

School tours are designed to engage students in critical thinking about art and to support students in developing visual literacy skills. Students of all ages are invited to explore the rich collection of the Brooks Museum on a tour.

Experience Options

Guided Tour Options

For our guided tours, trained docents will lead student groups on a focused tour (Find our tour menu below) of the museum collection or special exhibition. Teachers can select the tour that best meets the needs of their students.

Our Brooks in an Hour is best for large groups where the teacher desires to expose their students to a wide breadth of art. This experience provides students with a broad overview of our permanent collection. Hands-on Artmaking is not in this experience.

We recommend Guided Tours as the best way for student groups to experience the museum.

Guided Field Tips are offered from September through May. Our chaperone policy is 1 chaperone per every 10 students. 

  • Guided Tour (45 minutes, group size 15-35)
  • Guided Tour + Hands-On Artmaking (90 minutes,  group size 20-70)
  • Guided Tour + Hands-On Artmaking + Film (90 minutes, group size 80-140)
  • Brooks in an Hour Guided Tour (60 minutes, group size 80-100)

Self-Guided Tour Option

Self-guided tours are led by classroom teachers, homeschool parents, or community leaders. You may schedule a self-guided tour if you do not wish to have a docent guide your tour if guided tours are unavailable on the day you plan to visit, or if your students will be doing an assignment in the galleries. Age-appropriate educational materials (i.e. scavenger hunts, activity sheets) are available to supplement a self-guided tour of the museum.

Self-guided tours are available year-round. Our chaperone policy is 1 adult per every 6 students for self-guided tours.

  • Self-Guided Tour (45 min-1 hour, group size 10-40)

All students who visit the Brooks Museum with their class will receive a family pass to return to the museum for a free visit.

Come back to see us! All students who visit the Brooks Museum with their class will receive a family pass to return to the museum for a free visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Group Size Cost
Chaperones Hours
Reservations
Close

Group Size

We can accommodate up to 140 students for one visit. Groups larger than 140 can book multiple slots on the same day or across multiple days. For student groups of less than 15, please request a self-guided tour. To schedule a Guided Tour, your group must include a minimum of 15 students. To schedule a studio art activity following your Guided Tour, your group must have a minimum of 20 students.

Cost
Close

Cost

Admission to the museum is free.

Group Size Chaperones
Close

Chaperones

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our groups and visitors, we require one chaperone for every 10 students for guided tours and one for every 6 students for self-guided tours.

Cost Hours
Close

Hours

School Tours are available Wednesday through Friday, between 10:00 and 1:30. Self-guided tours are available Wednesday through Sunday during museum hours.

Chaperones Reservations
Close

Reservations

All guided and self-guided tours must be scheduled in advance, and reservations are required. Guided tours need to be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. Reservations can be made here!

Hours

Field Trip Request

Tours at the Brooks Museum of Art

School tours are designed to engage students in critical thinking about art, and to support students to develop visual literacy skills. Students of all ages are invited to explore the rich collection of the Brooks Museum on a tour.

Guided Tours must be booked 3 weeks in advance and self-guided tours can be booked up to a week in advance

Will you be attending the tour? 

1 adult per 10 students is required.

Grade Level(s) 

Select all that apply.

Please select the tour type that will accommodate your group size and time available

Groups that book a guided tour have the option of scheduling an artmaking activity. Please note that guided tours and artmaking lessons are not guaranteed.

Tour Type 
Preferred Date

(Note: Tours are offered Wednesday-Friday)

Alternate Date and Time

(Note: Tours are offered Wednesday-Friday)

Tour Theme

Elements of Art

Discuss line, shape, color, texture, form, and space and how artists use these elements to create artwork and express ideas.

Narrative in Art

Learn about narrative in works of art and discover how artists use different techniques to create a story.

STEAM

Discover how art illuminates our natural and physical world by discussing topics in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Communities & Connection

Discover how artists depict various communities and invite viewers to make connections between themselves and others.

Tour Priorities

Please rank your the following tour priorities in order of importance from 1 to 5 where 1 is the most important and 5 is the the least important

Breadth of Work 

Students will view works from diverse artists, time periods, etc.

Student Discussion 

Tour guides will lead students in discussion and inquiry.

Historical Context 

Students will gain historical knowledge surrounding a work of art (i.e. artist biography, historical context of the work, etc.)

Introduction to Museums 

Students will introduced to museum's function and becoming active museum goers

Curriculum Connection 

Teacher has specific curriculum connections to be addressed on the tour (Please include specifics in the relevant information section if this is a top priority)

Please provide any relevant information about your students' learning styles and special needs.

How did you hear about us? 
14%