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Tours and Group Visits for Adults

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Tours focus on the Danforth Museum's permanent collection of American Art, the Native American Collection, or on exciting temporary exhibitions. A Danforth Docent will meet your party at the entrance and facilitate your museum visit, with attention given to any special needs. The Danforth Museum of Art is handicapped accessible.

Most tours last one hour, and 6 - 45 persons can usually be accommodated for any one-hour time slot. Tours must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. Fees: Adults/Seniors $8; Children $6; all museum members, $6. Fee includes museum admission.

Contact  
Telephone: 508.620.0050 x23
Email: jbrucker @ danforthmuseum.org

For information about School Group Tours, click here.

Public Tours on Bank of America Weekends

Join us for a museum tour led by an experienced Danforth Docent. Learn about the highlights of the Danforth's galleries, from our permanent collection of America art to rotating exhibitions of contemporary artists. Public tours are free with admission. Museum admission is free on the first weekend of every month for Bank of America card holders, through Museums on Us™. Learn more.

Saturday September 6, 2008, 1 p.m.
   
Saturday October 4, 2008, 1 p.m.
Sunday October 5, 2008, 1 p.m.
   
Saturday November 1, 2008, 1 p.m.
Sunday November 2, 2008, 1 p.m.
   
Saturday December 6, 2008, 1 p.m.
Sunday December 7, 2008, 1 p.m.

Senior Tours and Tea

The Danforth Museum of Art offers Tours and Tea to interested Seniors and Senior Groups. The program includes a docent-led tour, followed by tea, cookies, and informal discussion in the museum’s auditorium. Please call 508.620.0050 x23 for more information. Minimum of 8 visitors. Fees: Members, $6 per person; non-members, $10 per person. Fee includes museum admission.



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