Tours & School Trips

Woodmere is pleased to provide a variety of educational experiences for groups. Take advantage of pre-established or customized school programs, private and public tours onsite, self-guided options, or host a Woodmere Docent to bring artistic exploration to you!

public and self guided tours

Led by knowledgeable experts, our docent tour opportunities offer insightful perspectives on exhibitions, artistic movements, and more, allowing visitors to engage with the art of Philadelphia in a meaningful and thought-provoking way.

Self-guided tour options for individuals or small groups are also available, including our outdoor experience, Woodmere’s Outdoor Wonder, and thematic tours which span multiple exhibitions. Self-guided tours of groups larger than 7, please contact the Education Department or register for a tour here.

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The Colored Girls Museum

Visit The Colored Girls Museum and Garden by Syd Carpenter

11 am - 12:30 pm

May 17, 2026

$20/person

Enjoy a visit to The Colored Girls Museum! Begin in the garden designed by Syd Carpenter, who transformed it into a rejuvenating space where sculpture and plant life come together. Inside, discover the Museum’s unique collection of artifacts that preserve, honor, and interpret objects created by the Colored Girl herself, each representing a facet of her story, personal history, and lived experience. The garden features sculptures by Carpenter and artists Angelica Pozo, Sana Musasama, and Yinka Orafidiya that welcome visitors and stand as guardians among native plantings. Each sculpture is a plant-like ornament evoking both stability and the enduring strength of the female figure. The gate, designed by Martha Jackson Jarvis, draws inspiration from West African architecture with its rounded, ovoid forms that both invite entry and offer protection. Guests are asked to arrange their own transportation; please allow extra time to find parking. Address: 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (267) 630-4438

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Guided Tour

Smith Hall

Special Exhibition Tour | Syd Carpenter: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory

2 - 4:30 pm

May 21, 2026

FREE with Admission

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a reception followed by a tour of Syd Carpenter: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory at Woodmere’s Smith Hall, with one of our expert guides and receive in-depth information about works of art on display. Either pre-register online or check in at the front desk for a deeper appreciation of Woodmere’s special exhibitions. This program is free with admission ($15/adult, $10/senior, or FREE for Woodmere Members).

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Guided Tour

All ages

Frances M. Maguire Hall

Artwork Spotlight: A Closer Look | Frank Bramblett's Hypothetical Marriage of Monsieur Marcel Duchamp and Miss Helen Keller

2 - 3 pm

May 31, 2026

FREE

Led by Woodmere Docent, Paula Suss, enjoy exploring and discussing Frank Bramblett's expansive, mirrored double portrait of Marcel Duchamp and Helen Keller.

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Guided Tour

Smith Hall

Special Exhibition Tour | Bodies & Souls: The Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler Collection

2 - 4:30 pm

June 4, 2026

FREE with Admission

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a reception followed by a tour of Bodies & Souls: The Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler Collection at Woodmere’s Smith Hall, with one of our expert guides and receive in-depth information about works of art on display. Either pre-register online or check in at the front desk for a deeper appreciation of Woodmere’s special exhibitions. This program is free with admission ($15/adult, $10/senior, or FREE for Woodmere Members).

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Private Tour

All ages

Maguire Hall, Smith Hall, and Grounds

Self-Guided Exhibition Tour with Bloomberg Connects

Available any time

Free, Self-guided

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school group experiences

PhilARTdelphia, Woodmere's educational programs that use visual arts as a learning tool, is designed to introduce school-age audiences to the world of art, art appreciation, and art-making. Programs accommodate a diversity of learning styles and are designed for pre-school to high school students.

Programs can use a combination of on-site learning at Woodmere, including engaging discussions, activities and art-making, as well as follow-up visits by educators to your school. Discovery programs can be adapted to specific curriculum needs, students' ages and abilities.

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Private Tours by Woodmere Docents

On-site tours of Charles Knox Smith Hall & Frances M. Maguire Hall

Guided tours by trained docents are available. Reservations are required, at least three weeks in advance, by completing the form or contacting the Education Department by emailing amonroe@woodmereartmuseum.org or calling 215-247-0476. A team member will follow up to confirm & schedule your tour. There is a flat fee of $35 per docent (up to fifteen adults per docent at Smith Hall, or up to ten adults per docent at Maguire Hall) in addition to admission. There is an additional charge for extra docents.

Private tours make great unique gifts for a special group in your life!

Docents on the Road

Discover Woodmere’s collection through private lectures at your own institution led by our professional Docent team! Choose from a selection of informative and exciting topics, or tailor the selection of artistic concepts to your group’s interests.

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Support & Membership

Your support is vitally important and greatly appreciated. Membership and support enable Woodmere’s exhibitions, education programs, and the preservation of our collection. Please make the decision to become a member of Woodmere.

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