adult tours

Please reserve tour 3 weeks in advance of arrival. Guided tours available for 10-50 guests. Groups will be divided into smaller touring groups upon entering the museum.

To book tickets online for groups smaller than 10 please click here.

DOCENT-LED TOURS: Groups can learn about the Hunter Museum permanent collection or special exhibition with docents, trained volunteer museum guides. $21 per person paid in lump sum by visit date.

SELF-GUIDED GROUP RATE: Groups of 10 or more can explore the Hunter on their own at a reduced rate. $18 per person paid in lump sum by visit date.

REQUEST AN ADULT TOUR

For more information, please contact tours@huntermuseum.org or call 423.752.0999

k-12 & homeschool tours

Please reserve tour 3 weeks in advance of arrival. Guided tours available for 10-40 guests. Groups will be divided into smaller touring groups upon entering the museum. For all school groups, one adult chaperone or teacher is required per 10 students. Additional chaperones will be charged full admission rates. We offer special discounted rates to Title 1 schools.

Self-guided tours are only available to adult groups as of 1/01/23. Contact abuxton@huntermuseum.org if you have any questions.

ON SITE DOCENT-LED TOURS: Groups can learn about the Hunter Museum permanent collection or special exhibition with docents. Limit 40 students per tour. $4 per student

ON SITE STUDIO TOURS: Student groups can explore the galleries and then create their own art works inspired by the gallery experience. Limit 25 students per tour. $7 per student.

TIMES: Please select a time slot during museum hours. The earliest tour begins at 10:15am M-F. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

REQUEST A SCHOOL TOUR

Schools desiring to bring larger groups or unable to provide enough chaperones, please contact tours@huntermuseum.org or call 423.752.0999 to discuss potential options and creative solutions.

VIRTUAL TOURS

For student groups unable to make in person visits at this time, we can offer a variety of live and recorded virtual experiences as well as guided virtual hands-on experiences. These are $2/student for all schools, capacity varies by tour type and school technology. Special rates available for local Title 1 schools. Reservations must be made 3 weeks in advance.

For more information, please contact tours@huntermuseum.org or call 423.752.0999.

DISCOUNTED GROUP RATES

The Hunter offers complimentary admission for group visits by organizations providing free or low-cost services to adults who are:

• disabled

• recovering from addiction

• receiving free/low-cost housing, health and legal services

Available to groups bringing up to 20 clients and staff members total. Reservations must be made 2 business days in advance.

For those seeking additional access support for their visit, please contact Athena Buxton at abuxton@huntermuseum.org or 423-752-0999.