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!

September Tour of the Month: The Monumental Women of WAM
Wednesday, September 15, 2pm
Saturday, September 18, 2pm
There are many women of importance and power portrayed throughout the Worcester Art Museum collection; meet a few on this lively tour with docent Jan Parise.

Zip Tours

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.
Check back for schedule beginning in September.

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.