K-12 School Group Tours
Guided and Self-Guided Visits for K-12 Students
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, and with the health and safety of our visitors and staff in mind, the Rubin Museum is not currently offering onsite tours and group experiences. Please check back or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
While group and school tours are unavailable, visitors can take a self-guided audio tour of the Museum. To listen, visit our online Media Center or download our free app, The Rubin. These tours are useful for individual student visits and remote lessons.
TOURS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Group Tour Fees
Groups pay a per person rate or flat fee for guided tours, depending on the designation of their school. A standard K-12 tour group consists of 10 to 15 students.
- Adults: $25.00 each
- Seniors (65 and older): $20.00 each
- Students: $20.00 each
- Museum members (Art + Abundance level or above): $7.00 each (Become a member today)
K2 Friday Night Group Tour Fees
Groups of 10 or more pay a discounted per person rate for a private Museum tour every Friday night between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please note that these tours are 30 minutes in length.
- Adults: $10.00 each
- Seniors (65 and older): $10.00 each
- Museum members (Art + Abundance level or above): $7.00 each (Become a member today!)
THEMES
Select a Theme:
Who was the man known as Buddha, and what were his teachings? On this tour, take a close look at artworks that illustrate the major tenets of Buddhism, which has influenced millions of people around the world.
Recommended workshop theme: Sacred Spaces
Did you know animals play a strong role in Himalayan art and mythology? Find both familiar creatures and fantastical animal figures in our galleries and hear their legendary stories.
Recommended workshop theme: Sacred Spaces
Discover connections between art and history as you learn about different materials and techniques in the artwork at the Rubin Museum.
Recommended workshop theme: Artifact Investigation
Learn about the geometry and mathematical structures of the mandala, a representation of a celestial palace of enlightened beings and how they are used in Buddhist rituals.
Recommended workshop theme: 3D Mandalas
What does it mean to be mindful? Slow down and take a deep breath while contemplating the thoughtful look at artwork in the museum’s collection.
Recommended workshop theme: Material Mindfulness
How do ideas and aesthetic styles travel? Discover how trade routes through the Himalayan region impacted history, art, and the spread of Buddhism and other religions.
Recommended workshop theme: Journey Maps
SELF-GUIDED VISIT FEES
Groups of 10 or more benefit from a reduced admission with advanced registration. Please keep in mind that self-guided groups must schedule their visit and follow our group visit guidelines .
- Adults: $18.00 each
- Seniors (65 and older): $13.00 each
- Students: $13.00 each
- Museum members: $Free (Become a member today!)
GROUP VISIT GUIDELINES
Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance. The Rubin Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
One guide is assigned to every fifteen people.
*The Rubin Museum of Art can accommodate tour groups of under 10 visitors, with a minimum payment of 10 tickets.
Please review all guidelines prior to your scheduled visit.
For more information, please email us at reservations@rubinmuseum.org.
ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUSEUM
The Museum welcomes all visitors and offers guided tours and programs to accommodate all audiences including monthly tours for visitors with Alzheimer’s and dementia and Verbal Description and Sensory Tours. American Sign Language–interpreted tours are available upon request. Learn more about accessibility at the Museum.
