Events - Worcester Art Museum

Museum 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. Tours meet at the Salisbury Street entrance and are free with Museum admission.

Weekly Tours
Saturday's at 11am and Sunday's at 1pm, September through May.

Tours of the Month
Special themed tours are offered twice each month, September through May.

February: The Lore and Lure of Mythology at WAM
Wednesday, February 13, 2PM
Saturday, February 16, 2PM
Join Museum Docent Angela McClain for an exploration of mythology in the Worcester Art Museum galleries. Find out what fascinating stories lie behind some of the paintings and mosaics in the collection

March: Treasures from the Winterthur Museum
Wednesday, March 19, 2PM
Saturday, March 22, 2PM
Docent Sandra Cohen will take an in-depth look at the culture of Early America in this tour through An American Vision: Treasures from the Winterthur Museum.

April: Worcester County in the 17th-19th Centuries: Artists and Residents
Wednesday, April 16, 2PM
Saturday, April 19, 2PM
Worcester was, and is, an exciting place for artists. Join Museum Docent Pat Peterson as she takes a trip back in time, through Worcester County’s vibrant past.

Audio Tour - Now offered in English and Spanish!
A self-guided audio tour of some of the Museum's greatest treasures is avaiable 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 avaiable.

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.