Museum Tours & More

World-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe. Enjoy highlights of the collection or delve into a featured exhibition during a guided tour with our Museum docents.

All Public Tours are FREE with Museum admission and require no reservations. Public tours (Sundays/Tours of the Month and Zip Tours) are offered September through May. Audio Tours and scheduled Group Tours are offered year round!

For a quick glance at upcoming tours and events, visit our events page and select the day you would like to visit.

Public Weekend Tours

Sundays at 1pm
Join one of our talented Museum docents for an overview of the Museum collection.

Public Tours of the Month

One Wednesday and Saturday of each month, 2pm
Each month, a Museum Docent picks a topic of special interest and creates a tour through the Museum based upon that subject matter. This is an opportunity for visitors to glean a more in depth knowledge about the collection. Don't miss out!

Public Zip Tours

Most Saturdays, noon
Art is on the fast track as the Museum invites visitors to take part in a series of Zip Tours. These fast-paced docent-led gallery talks are designed to offer a short but in-depth view of a single work, artist, or subject matter on view in the Museum. Tours last approximately 20 minutes.

Audio Tour

Available at the Visitor Service Representative Desks at the Lancaster and Salisbury Street Entrances
Now offered in English and Spanish!
A self-guided audio tour of some of the Museum's greatest treasures is available for rent (free for members).

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.