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Group visits and tours

    At the Brooklyn Museum, tours don’t just take you through the art. They immerse you in it.

    If you’re ready to dive into a new perspective, book an informative private tour. Art experts, historians, and educators are here to help.

    Scroll down for information on public tours and the Museum’s digital guide.

    Group visits

    Adult tours

    Groups of 8+ adults can book guided hour-long tours of collection highlights or special exhibitions.

    College and university tours

    College and university students can join seminar-style sessions or self-guided explorations.

    K–12 visits

    Gallery visits allow students to make connections between visual art and history, current events, and their own lives.

    Member tours

    As a Member, you’ll get a discount on group tours, among many other perks.

    Access tours

    Groups of up to 12 people, including caregivers, can schedule free tours up to 1.5 hours long of collection highlights or special exhibitions.


    Upgraded tours

    Engage your audience with a special Museum experience! Join upgraded, curator-led tours as well as entertaining options for groups of all sizes. Learn more about hosting an event, then reach out to explore how to bring your ideas to life.

    The Museum’s close family of Corporate Members enjoys exciting benefits, including the opportunity to host up to 30 employees for exclusive in-person tours and receptions or virtual curator tours. Corporate Members also receive discounts on tours, among many other perks. To join, contact 718.501.6326 or corporate.relations@brooklynmuseum.org.

    Rescheduling and canceling

    You may change your tour time once with no fees, up to one week prior to the date of your scheduled tour, by emailing grouptours@brooklynmuseum.org. If you need to change your date again, you will be charged a fee.

    You may cancel your tour for a full refund up to two weeks in advance of your scheduled date, or for a partial refund up to one week in advance of your scheduled date. Any cancellations less than one week prior to the scheduled date will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel your tour, email grouptours@brooklynmuseum.org.

    Third-party tours

    The Brooklyn Museum does not allow third parties to lead groups through the galleries. Any unauthorized lecturers will be asked to end their tours.

    Public tours

    A tour group stands in front of a landscape painting as a guide speaks.

    Experience art the Brooklyn way! The Brooklyn Museum offers free, short drop-in tours most afternoons. Join an A.R.T. Guide—trained volunteers who are passionate about art and the conversations it encourages—to learn about featured exhibitions and favorite artworks. Or browse the calendar to see upcoming artist- and curator-led walk-throughs. The Museum also offers a range of accessible tours and tours in languages other than English.

    Free tours

    Got an hour—or even 15 minutes? Drop by for a free spin through the galleries.

    Access tours

    Take part in a range of accessible tours, including verbal-description tours and tours in American Sign Language.

    Scent tours

    Smell your way through exhibitions during these occasional aroma-based tours.

    Digital Guide

    Want to show yourself around?

    Download the Bloomberg Connects app to hear insights into the collections and exhibitions from curators, creators, and special guests. The free, multilingual arts and culture app takes you behind the scenes with exclusive audio tours. You’ll also find must-read content to help you get the most out of your visit.

    Using the guide is free and easy:

    1. Download the free Bloomberg Connects app.

    2. Search for, or scroll to, the Brooklyn Museum.

    3. When you arrive at the Museum, look for the Bloomberg Connects icon beside selected artworks.

    4. Enter an object’s lookup number or scan its QR code to discover stories available only on the app.