Museum Tours & More

Public Weekend Tours

World-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe. Enjoy highlights of the Permanent Collection or delve into a featured exhibition during a guided tour with our Museum docents. These tours run September through May and are free with Museum admission. No reservations needed. Please meet at the Lancaster Street entrance lobby, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday: 11am
Sunday: 1pm
Tours begin September 12 for the season.

Tours of the Month

Each month, a Museum Docent picks a topic of special interest and creates a tour through the Museum based on that subject matter. This is an opportunity for visitors to glean a more in depth knowledge about the collection. These tours are offered twice a month. Don't miss out!

January Tour of the Month: The Silk Road
Wednesday, January 20, 2pm
Saturday, January 23, 2pm
Docent David Snell will lead this lively and informative tour down the Silk Road through the treasures of WAM's collection.

February Tour of the Month: Belgian & Flemish Art
Wednesday, February 10, 2pm
Saturday, February 13, 2pm
Join Docent Otti Levine for an exploration of the fascinating art in the Museum's Belgian and Flemish collection.

March Tour of the Month: Before and After: The Children of WAM
Wednesday, March 17, 2pm
Saturday, March 20, 2pm
What became of the children that are portrayed in portraits throughout the WAM collection? Docent Bruce Plummer will take an in-depth look at their real-life tales.

Zip Trips!

These fast-paced docent-led gallery talks are designed to offer a short but in-depth view of a single work (or artist) on view in the Museum. These interactive tours last only 20-30 minutes, starting at noon on Saturdays.
February 6 - Children in Art
February 13 - Asian Decorative Arts CANCELED
February 20 - Two Portraits
February 27 - Images of Divinity

Audio Tour - Now offered in English and Spanish!

A self-guided audio tour of some of the Museum's greatest treasures is available for rent at the Visitor Information Desk in the Lancaster Lobby and at the Salisbury Street entrance. Transcripts of the tour, in English and Spanish, are free for the hearing impaired. Special exhibition audio tours may also be available.

Group Tours

To arrange a private, guided tour for your group of 10 or more, please call the Education Tour Coordinator at 508.799.4406, x3130 at least two weeks in advance. Offered year round a group tour can be tailored to a variety of interests and ages. Please see more information on planning your group tour for ideas, rates and reservations.