adult tours
To book tickets online for groups smaller than 10 please click here.
DOCENT-LED TOURS: Groups can learn about the Hunter Museum permanent collection or special exhibition with docents, trained volunteer museum guides. $21 per person paid in lump sum by visit date.
SELF-GUIDED GROUP RATE: Groups of 10 or more can explore the Hunter on their own at a reduced rate. $18 per person paid in lump sum by visit date.
k-12 & homeschool tours
Tours must be reserved at least 3 weeks in advance. School tours are available starting at 10AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For all school groups, one adult chaperone or teacher is required per 10 students. Additional chaperones will be charged full admission rates. Payment due at time of visit.
No self-guided experiences are avavilable for student groups.
For this 1-hour tour, students will be divided into small groups to receive a guided tour of the museum with one of three themes (Elements of Art, Art History, or STEAM) as selected by the teacher. Groups can learn about the Hunter Museum permanent collection or special exhibition with docents.
$4 per student ($2 per student for Title 1 schools)
STUDIO TOURS:
For this 90-minute tour, students will be divided into small groups to receive both a guided tour of the museum and a studio experience, creating their own art work inspired by the galleries. Theme options include Off the Wall: Paper Sculptures, American Symbols: Collage Portraits, Landscape and the Environment: STEAM
Limit 60 students per tour.
$8 per student ($4 per student for Title 1 schools)
VIRTUAL TOURS
For student groups unable to make in person visits at this time, we can offer a variety of live and recorded virtual experiences as well as guided virtual hands-on experiences. These are $2/student for all schools, capacity varies by tour type and school technology. Special rates available for local Title 1 schools. Reservations must be made 3 weeks in advance.
For more information, please call 423.752.0999.
DISCOUNTED GROUP RATES
The Hunter offers complimentary admission for group visits by organizations providing free or low-cost services to adults who are:
• disabled
• recovering from addiction
• receiving free/low-cost housing, health and legal services
Available to groups bringing up to 20 clients and staff members total. Reservations must be made 2 business days in advance.
For those seeking additional access support for their visit, please contact Athena Buxton at abuxton@huntermuseum.org or 423-752-0999.
