The Cleveland Museum of Art
Arrange a School Tour  | Monet Waterlilies (on view Summer 2009)

Arrange a School Tour

 
The Cleveland Museum of Art is open during expansion for school tours.

Things You Need to Know to Book a Tour

School studio classes and gallery visits

Self-Guided Visits
Fee required for some special exhibitions
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 11:00 to 5:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 5:00. Adult supervision required at all times. Self guided visits must be arranged in advance.

Docent-Guided Visits
For grades K-12, Tuesdays through Fridays, mornings and afternoons, scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special Needs Tours (fee required for special Tour Topics) Sign-language interpreted tours for groups by appointment. "Touch tours" for individuals and small groups by appointment only.

School Visit Information for the museum
Free busing available for Cleveland Municipal Schools
Bus Parking is now on 105th Street

 
Artistic Luxury: Fabergé Tiffany Lalique
October 19, 2008-January 19, 2008
 
 

Topics and Themes

 

All programs address FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4, FA5 Fine Arts content Standards where appropriate. All of our tours connect to State of Ohio Content Standards for all Academic subjects
 
Elementary/Middle School
All Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Art: Go on a museum safari among animals real and imaginary. SS1, SS3, ELA1, ELA2, SC12, FL2, FL4
 
Kindergarten/Grade 12
Discover the New CMA: An introduction to the museum’s newly reopened permanent collection galleries. (Includes Armor Court) SS1, SS2, SS3, ELA2, F12, FL2, FL4
 
American Art: History and Stories: Meet our founding fathers and mothers in colonial portraits; see the land of purple mountains in 19th century landscape painting, and experience turn of the century grandeur of the Gilded Age. SS1, SS2, SS3, SS5, SS7, ELA1, ELA2, FL2, FL4
 
Dressed for Success: Discover whether the clothes make the person. Explore the museum’s galleries to find diversity in clothing styles from around the world and through time. SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS7, ELA1, ELA2, FL2, FL4
 
Face to Face: Meet the men, women, and children portrayed in the museum galleries. SS1, SS2, SS3, SS6, ELA1, ELA2, FL2, FL4
 
Materials of the Artist: How Do They Do That?: Explore the materials and techniques of artists throughout history and among different cultures. SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, ELA1, ELA2, MATH2, MATH4, MATH, SC13, SC14, SC15, SC16, FL2, FL4
 
Middle/High School
New Humanism: Art from the Late Renaissance and Baroque Eras: Explore European arts and cultures from the late 16th-17th centuries. (Includes Armor Court) SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, ELA1, ELA2, MATH3, MATH4, SC15, FL2, FL4
 
High School
Art in the Age of Revolution: European Arts of the 17th – 18th Centuries: Arts of the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical periods, especially highlighting the luxury arts. SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, ELA1, ELA2, SC14, SC16, FL2, FL4



Speak to the Arts


French, Spanish, and Italian language classes can explore art from the country of their studies. Select a one-hour tour of the art of France, Spain or Italy. General tours of the collection can also be requested in Arabic.

Call 216-707-2462 to help arrange your visit.


Registration Form,
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The museum is in the midst of a major renovation and expansion project. Download this visitor guide to learn about what parts of the museum are open and how to find them.

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  • Address
    11150 East Blvd
    Cleveland Ohio
    44106
  • Telephone
    216-421-7340
    1-877-262-4748

    Box Office
    216-421-7350
    1-888-CMA-0033
  • Admission
    Free

    Exhibitions
    Ticketed
  • Hours
    Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun
    10:00-5:00
    Wednesdays, Fridays
    10:00-9:00
    Closed Mondays

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