Guided tours can be scheduled for groups and classes of all ages during museum hours on Tuesdays through Fridays. Tours are FREE but we ask that you schedule them at least 2 weeks in advance. Current tour and activity options are listed below. When you’re ready to book a tour for your group, click the “Schedule A Tour” button near the bottom of this page.
If you have questions about Art Museum tours, contact Curator of Education Dan Solberg (dan.solberg@uky.edu / 859-562-2353).
First Impressions (30 mins)
A tour for first-time art museum visitors covering basics of art interpretation.
Full Museum Experience (45 mins)
This tour examines pieces from most of our current exhibitions, linking common themes and artistic elements.
Customized Tour
For specific class or group projects, customized tours can be developed with museum staff to suit your educational goals.
Self-Guided Tour
Self-guided visits allow your group the freedom to explore the galleries at your own pace.
Craft Studio (60-90 mins) (all ages)
Craft sessions invite participants to get hands on with artmaking materials to create original works. Craft Studio also includes a guided tour. For current craft options, see the tour request form linked below.
One-Hour Art Show (60 mins) (grade 6 and up)
Groups have one hour to put on an exhibition of artwork replicas in our classroom gallery, including curating, installing, and writing wall labels.
TranspARTation
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides travel reimbursement funds to Kentucky schools for field trips to the UK Art Museum with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For details and to apply, visit KAC’s website.
