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!
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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.
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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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.
Artwork Spotlight: A Closer Look | Arthur Carles and Modernism
