Thank you for your interest in a guided tour at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)!

Tours led by museum educators and docents introduce students to the achievements of women artists, teach art vocabulary, foster visual and verbal literacy skills, and encourage close observation and critical thinking. Schedule a tour of the museum’s collection or special exhibitions or choose one of our curriculum-aligned thematic tours. School and youth group tours are free for students and required chaperones.

Available Times and Reservation Policies
  • Tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • Tours last approximately 60 minutes and are typically available for a maximum of 30 students; however, we can accommodate more in certain circumstances. Check out our thematic tour descriptions for specific information about capacity and duration.
  • All guided tours require reservations and must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance by submitting the following request form.
  • If you are unable to complete this online form, please email reservations@nmwa.org with your desired dates, group size, student grade/age range, and contact information.
Chaperone Requirements for Guided Tours
  • Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: One chaperone per three students
  • Grades 1 to 12: One chaperone per 10 students
  • NMWA school & youth tours are free of charge for students and required chaperones.
If you are interested in Adult & College tours, visit https://nmwa.org/visit/tours/.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Will the person listed above will be the group leader on the day of the visit?

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* 3. Have you ever brought your learners to NMWA, virtually or in person?

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* 4. Is your school receiving Title I funding this year?

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* 5. District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), District of Columbia Public Charter Schools (DCPCS), and Title I-funded schools within 30 miles of NMWA are eligible to request bus subsidies for transportation to and from the museum for guided tours. If you teach at an eligible school, would you like to learn more about a bus subsidy for this trip?

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* 6. Number of students participating (between 5 and 30)

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* 7. Age(s) of Students/Youth

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* 8. Grade Level(s) of Students/Youth

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* 9. Number of chaperones participating

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* 10. Select two preferred tour dates (at least four weeks from today). Note: Private tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday and are not available on the museum's Free Community Days (first Sundays and second Wednesdays). If requested dates are already booked, we will offer possible alternatives.

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* 11. Preferred start time for first date choice (select all that apply)

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* 12. Preferred start time for second date choice (select all that apply)

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* 13. Select an Exhibition or Thematic Tour (for more information about thematic tours, visit https://nmwa.org/visit/tours/school-youth/.)

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* 14. Use the space provided to indicate any accessibility services you require, or email reservations@nmwa.org.

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* 15. Do you have any specific requests for what you would like to learn about on the tour?

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* 16. Use the space provided if you would like to share any additional information about your group.

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